Trail Night NJ
- Date Wed 8th July 2026
- Time 5:45PM EDT
- Location West Orange, New Jersey
- Price $22.20 - $43.40
- Races 2 races
- Distances 1 Mile, 5km
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Event summary
Join the excitement at Trail Night NJ on Wednesday, July 8th, 2026, in the scenic South Mountain Reservation located in West Orange, Essex. This vibrant evening event features a thrilling 5K trail race starting at 6:05 PM, perfect for runners of all levels—from competitive athletes to first-timers, joggers, and walkers. For the younger participants, there's a fun Kids Race at 5:45 PM, covering a manageable distance of about half a mile.
Trail Night NJ promises a fantastic atmosphere with a central hub featuring a DJ, food trucks, and local vendors to enhance your evening. All registered runners will receive a premium cotton blend tee, and the top three finishers in each age group will be rewarded with a unique Trail Night pint glass. With easy logistics and a welcoming community, this event is all about enjoying a beautiful summer night on the trails. Don’t miss out on the chance to challenge yourself and celebrate with fellow runners!
Trail Night NJ promises a fantastic atmosphere with a central hub featuring a DJ, food trucks, and local vendors to enhance your evening. All registered runners will receive a premium cotton blend tee, and the top three finishers in each age group will be rewarded with a unique Trail Night pint glass. With easy logistics and a welcoming community, this event is all about enjoying a beautiful summer night on the trails. Don’t miss out on the chance to challenge yourself and celebrate with fellow runners!
Organiser's Description
Trail Night NJ is a Wednesday night 5K 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 (~1/2 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:
* 5:00 PM Check-in opens, DJ + vendors live
* 5:45 PM Kids Race (15 minutes)
* 6:05 PM 5K Trail Race Start
* 7:45 PM All runners off course
* 750 PM Awards + After Party
* 8:00 PM Event concludes
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.
KIDS RACE (~1/2 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:
* 5:00 PM Check-in opens, DJ + vendors live
* 5:45 PM Kids Race (15 minutes)
* 6:05 PM 5K Trail Race Start
* 7:45 PM All runners off course
* 750 PM Awards + After Party
* 8:00 PM Event concludes
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.
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Location
374 Walker Rd, West Orange, 07052, NJ, United States
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