
From the Organizer
Course Description
The course will use existing fire roads, single track trail, hills and some pavement at South Mountain Reservation. The course is designed to be a mix of everything. You will have access to aid approximately every 3 miles.
5K, 10K, and 13.1M distances on a looped course. 5K will do 1 loop, 10K will do 2 loops and the 13.1M will do 4 loops.
There are no finishing medals but there will be a giveaway.
There will be Race Day Registration available.
8:00 AM - Race day registration and check in begins. Please be at registration 1 hour before your race starts.
9:00 AM - Longest Race Start 13.1M
9:30 AM - 2nd Longest Race Start 10K
10:00 AM - Shortest Race Start 5K
Prices start at
5K $30, 10K $35, and 13.1M $40 prices increase as the date of the race gets closer by $5 each time
Day of registration will be 5K $45, 10K $50, and 13.1M $55 which can be paid with cash, check, venmo, zelle, or paypal.
You can also register by emailing us and can venmo, zelle or paypal in advance. Please email njtrailseries@gmail.com
Events
Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
40°
Typical Low
23°
Chance of Rain
31%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Canoe Brook, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
Elevation
172 ft
Nearest Airport
EWR
Newark Liberty International Airport · 6 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
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Race Location
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Days to train
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From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
NJ Trail Series SOMO Winter 3
Jan 9, 2027