FEAR Trail Fest 5 Miler
- Date Sun 23rd November 2025
- Time 9:00AM EST
- Location Morristown, New Jersey
- Price $54.00
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating outdoor adventure at the FEAR Trail Fest 5 Miler, taking place on Sunday, November 23, 2025, in the scenic Lewis Morris Park, Morristown, NJ. This thrilling 5-mile lollipop loop trail race will challenge runners with a mix of rocks, roots, and climbs, totaling around 600 feet of elevation gain. Perfect for both novice trail runners and seasoned veterans, the course primarily follows the picturesque Yellow Trail, offering a blend of wide paths and narrow single tracks, ensuring a fun and fast race experience for everyone.
Whether you're taking on your first trail race or looking to improve your speed on the trails, this event is designed for all. With a generous 2:30 hour time limit, hikers are also encouraged to join in on the fun! The day will kick off at 9 AM, and there are exciting giveaways on offer, including Brooks shoes for the top male, female, and non-binary finishers, along with random prize drawings for all participants. Don't miss out on this chance to make unforgettable memories in the great outdoors—mark your calendars and prepare for an action-packed Sunday morning at the FEAR Trail Fest!
Whether you're taking on your first trail race or looking to improve your speed on the trails, this event is designed for all. With a generous 2:30 hour time limit, hikers are also encouraged to join in on the fun! The day will kick off at 9 AM, and there are exciting giveaways on offer, including Brooks shoes for the top male, female, and non-binary finishers, along with random prize drawings for all participants. Don't miss out on this chance to make unforgettable memories in the great outdoors—mark your calendars and prepare for an action-packed Sunday morning at the FEAR Trail Fest!
Organiser's Description
About Trail Fest:
FEAR Trail Fest is a 5 mile lollipop loop trail race in Lewis Morris Park in Morristown, NJ. The course is run mostly on the Yellow Trail in Lewis Morris Park. Its a runnable course with a mix of rocks, roots, and some good climbs totaling around 600 feet of elevation gain. The course starts with a wide section on the Patriots Path before moving to single track for the full Yellow Trail loop before traversing the short section of the Patriots Path again back to the finish. The course is meant to attract runners looking to tackle their first trail race, or an experienced veteran on the trails looking to have a fun and fast race! Hikers are welcome too, with a generous 2:30 hour time limit.
Additionally, we will host course previews (see dates below) on the actual course so no one needs to go into the race blindly. These course previews are free and will be educational and informative if youve never run trails before or have never been to Lewis Morris Park.
Logistics:
Who: Everyones invited (but limited to 120 runners)! New trail runners, experienced trail runners and hikers. Well even adopt road runners for the day!
What: A 5 mile trail race (route below)!
Where: Lewis Morris Park 270 Mendham Road, Morristown, NJ 07690
When: Sunday, November 23, 2025 starting at 9AM
Why: Why not! What else could you possibly be doing on a Sunday morning?
Giveaways:
Top Male, Female, and Non-binary division winner will receive a pair of Brooks shoes. There will be drawings of random bib numbers for additional giveaways meaning you dont need to win the race to win a fun prize (shoes, socks, hats perhaps)!
Thanks to our sponsor The Good Crisp Company there will also be Good Crisp Chips for all participants.
Course Preview Meetups (Dates subject to change, DM us on Instagram to confirm):
We will be hosting three course previews on the following dates. Please meet at the picnic shelter on the map below at 8:50AM so we can start running at 9AM:
Sunday, October 12th 9AM
Sunday, October 26th 9AM
Sunday, November 16th 9AM
FEAR Trail Fest is a 5 mile lollipop loop trail race in Lewis Morris Park in Morristown, NJ. The course is run mostly on the Yellow Trail in Lewis Morris Park. Its a runnable course with a mix of rocks, roots, and some good climbs totaling around 600 feet of elevation gain. The course starts with a wide section on the Patriots Path before moving to single track for the full Yellow Trail loop before traversing the short section of the Patriots Path again back to the finish. The course is meant to attract runners looking to tackle their first trail race, or an experienced veteran on the trails looking to have a fun and fast race! Hikers are welcome too, with a generous 2:30 hour time limit.
Additionally, we will host course previews (see dates below) on the actual course so no one needs to go into the race blindly. These course previews are free and will be educational and informative if youve never run trails before or have never been to Lewis Morris Park.
Logistics:
Who: Everyones invited (but limited to 120 runners)! New trail runners, experienced trail runners and hikers. Well even adopt road runners for the day!
What: A 5 mile trail race (route below)!
Where: Lewis Morris Park 270 Mendham Road, Morristown, NJ 07690
When: Sunday, November 23, 2025 starting at 9AM
Why: Why not! What else could you possibly be doing on a Sunday morning?
Giveaways:
Top Male, Female, and Non-binary division winner will receive a pair of Brooks shoes. There will be drawings of random bib numbers for additional giveaways meaning you dont need to win the race to win a fun prize (shoes, socks, hats perhaps)!
Thanks to our sponsor The Good Crisp Company there will also be Good Crisp Chips for all participants.
Course Preview Meetups (Dates subject to change, DM us on Instagram to confirm):
We will be hosting three course previews on the following dates. Please meet at the picnic shelter on the map below at 8:50AM so we can start running at 9AM:
Sunday, October 12th 9AM
Sunday, October 26th 9AM
Sunday, November 16th 9AM
Races
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FEAR Trail Fest 5 Miler
Incl. $4.00 Fee
Sun 23rd November 2025 (9:00AM EST)
$54.00
NOTE: Course is measured by Garmin GPS watch, and not an officially measured course. Distances may vary based on GPS device used for each individual. Refund Policy: There are no refunds at this time. We recommend purchasing race insurance, offered by RegShield. To check their insurance refund policy, please navigate to: https://www.fanshield.com/file-a-refund-request. Race Date: Sunday, November 23rd, 2025 starting at 9AM. Race has a 2.5 hour limit.
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