Trail Night NJ is a Wednesday night 5K (July 8) on the trails at South Mountain Reservation. Simple setup, good course, and a fun atmosphere to run hard or just get out there. Well have a central start/finish area with a DJ, vendors, and food trucks, so you can hang before and after your race without needing to bounce around.

KIDS RACE (3/4 mile) (5:45 PM): Short, fun, low-pressure race

5K TRAIL RACE (6:05 PM Start): A fun, flowing course with a 100-minute cutoff (all runners off course by 7:45 PM)

* All Levels Welcome: Competitive runners, first-timers, joggers, and walkers
* Participant Giveaway: All registered runners receive a TRAIL NIGHT NJ PREMIUM COTTON BLEND TEE and the top 3 finishers in each age group will receive a TRAIL NIGHT PINT GLASS
* Central Event Hub: DJ, vendors, food trucks, and brand activations at the start/finish
* Post-Race Hangout: Stick around, grab food, and enjoy the summer night atmosphere

EVENT SCHEDULE (JULY 8, 2026):

* 5:00 PM Check-in opens, DJ + vendors live
* 5:45 PM 3/4 Mile Kids Race
* 6:05 PM 5K Trail Race Start
* 7:45 PM All runners off course
* 750 PM Awards + After Party
* 8:00 PM Event concludes

PARKING INFORMATION:

* Option #1: Turtle Back Rock Parking Lot - Approximately 125-150 spots. Our recommendation is to come early. (Distance to start - .0 miles)
* Option #2: Maple Ave - Residential Neighborhood (Distance to start .2 miles)
* Option #3: Knollwood Drive - Residential Neighborhood (Distance to start .3 miles)
* Uber/Lyft Dropoff Address: 374 Walker Road West Orange, NJ 07052

Trail Night NJ is designed to be easy to show up to, easy to race, and easy to enjoy. No complicated logisticsjust a great course, a strong community, and a summer night on the trails.