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FallApple Trail Races - Trail Running Event at South Mountain Reservation
Trail running races from 5K to 50 miles at South Mountain Reservation in Maplewood NJ on Sept 12. Starts between 7-10 AM with trail and hiking options.
Sat, September 12th, 2026
7:00 AM
From $55
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From $55
About
✨ Event Description
The FallApple Trail Races at South Mountain Reservation in Maplewood are a series of trail running races with distances from 5K up to 50 miles. You can expect to run on a mix of fire roads and single-track trails through the reservation’s natural terrain. The races start early in the morning, with start times between 7 AM and 10 AM depending on the distance.
If running’s not your thing, there’s also a hiking option so you can enjoy the trails at your own pace. The event is part of the NJ Trail Series, bringing some solid trail running options to Maplewood.
🔍 What to Expect
- 🏃♂️ Multiple race distances: Choose from 5K up to 50 mile trail races.
- 🌲 Trail terrain: Runs include fire roads and single-track trails.
- 📍 Location: Takes place at Summit Field inside South Mountain Reservation in Maplewood NJ.
- ⏰ Start times: Races begin between 7 AM and 10 AM depending on the race distance.
- 🚶 Hiking option: Not just running, you can hike some trails too.
- 🎟️ Ticket cost: Entry starts around $55 for the 5K, higher for longer distances.
- 🏅 Part of NJ Trail Series: This race is one of several trail running events in New Jersey.
ℹ️ Good to Know
No specific info on family or pet friendliness, ADA access, or age restrictions was available.
Where
Summit Field, South Mountain Reservation
Summit Field, South Mountain Reservation, Maplewood, NJ 07040
Maplewood
Essex County, NJ