Upcoming Races in South Orange

Endurance Grid lists 6 races in South Orange, New Jersey, from November 2026 to February 2027.

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Racing in South Orange

The South Orange race calendar is busiest in November, January, and February. It covers a range of endurance sports — you'll find races in Running and Trail Running — so there's usually a race near you. Distances span a wide range across those sports; you'll see 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, 2 Mile / 3K, and 50 Mile, along with other popular distances.

Weather on race day varies by time of year, so it lives where it’s accurate — each race page shows that race’s typical high, low, and rain chance from NOAA climate normals for its venue and date.

City Elevation

172 ft

Nearest Airport

EWR

Newark Liberty International Airport

Time Zone

Eastern Time

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Races in South Orange, NJ

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6 races in South Orange

November 2026 South Orange, New Jersey Races

3 upcoming races in South Orange, New Jersey in November.

Nov

Sat

RunningTrail Running

NJ Trail Series SOMO Winter 1

12 Bear Lane, South Orange, NJ

5K · 10K · Half Marathon

Avg 55° / 35°·172 ft city elevation

Avg 55° / 35°172 ft city elevation

Nov

Sat

Running

Two Towns Turkey Trot 2026

South Mountain Reservation Lollipop Loop - Crest Dr. (near Wildflower Sculpture Park/Dog Run), South Orange, NJ

Avg 52° / 33°·172 ft city elevation

Avg 52° / 33°172 ft city elevation

Nov

Thu

Running

D&I Fitness Annual Turkey Trot

9 West South Orange Avenue, South Orange, NJ

2 Mile / 3K · 5K

Avg 50° / 32°·172 ft city elevation

Avg 50° / 32°172 ft city elevation

December 2026 South Orange, New Jersey Races

1 upcoming race in South Orange, New Jersey in December.

Dec

Sat

RunningTrail Running

NJ Trail Series SOMO Winter 2

12 Bear Lane, South Orange, NJ

5K · 10K · Half Marathon

Avg 47° / 30°·172 ft city elevation

Avg 47° / 30°172 ft city elevation

January 2027 South Orange, New Jersey Races

1 upcoming race in South Orange, New Jersey in January.

Jan

Sat

RunningTrail Running

NJ Trail Series SOMO Winter 3

12 Bear Lane, South Orange, NJ

5K · 10K · Half Marathon

Avg 40° / 23°·172 ft city elevation

Avg 40° / 23°172 ft city elevation

February 2027 South Orange, New Jersey Races

1 upcoming race in South Orange, New Jersey in February.

Feb

Sat

RunningTrail Running

Febapple Frozen 50M, 50K, 20M, 10M

12 Bear Lane, South Orange, NJ

10 Mile · 50K · 50 Mile

Avg 43° / 24°·172 ft city elevation

Avg 43° / 24°172 ft city elevation

Races near South Orange

Nov

Sat

Trail RunningRunning

Squatchy Leftovers

2 miles away374 Walker Road, West Orange, NJ

1 Mile · 5K · 50K · Ultra

Avg 50° / 32°·626 ft city elevation

Avg 50° / 32°626 ft city elevation

Jul

Sat

Trail RunningRunning

Squatchy Surprise

2 miles away2-60 Bear Lane, South Orange Village, NJ

Half Marathon · 50K · 50 Mile

Avg 86° / 66°

Mar

Sat

Trail RunningRunning

Squatchapple

2 miles away62 Cherry Lane, West Orange, NJ

50K · 50 Mile

Avg 46° / 28°·626 ft city elevation

Avg 46° / 28°626 ft city elevation

Oct

Sat

Running

2nd Annual Dyamond Fitness and Connie Dwyer Foundation: Breast Cancer 5k and Walk

2 miles away1 Cherry Lane, West Orange, NJ

Avg 65° / 42°·626 ft city elevation

Avg 65° / 42°626 ft city elevation

Oct

Sun

Running

Essex County Turtle Back Zoo Penguin Waddle

2 miles away560 Northfield Ave, West Orange, NJ

Avg 65° / 44°·626 ft city elevation

Avg 65° / 44°626 ft city elevation

Oct

Sat

Running

Living Word Church Fall Fest 5k

2 miles away2208 Stanley Terrace, Union, NJ

Avg 65° / 46°·123 ft city elevation

Avg 65° / 46°123 ft city elevation

Oct

Sun

Running

Race to Cure Sarcoma New Jersey

3 miles awaySouth Mountain Reservation - Clipper Pavilion, West Orange, NJ

1K · 5K

Avg 67° / 44°·626 ft city elevation

Avg 67° / 44°626 ft city elevation

Oct

Sun

Running

Millburn-Short Hills First Aid Squad 5K Race

3 miles away188 Glen Avenue, Millburn, NJ

Avg 65° / 43°·134 ft city elevation

Avg 65° / 43°134 ft city elevation

Oct

Sun

Running

Mayor's Day 5K Run/Walk

4 miles awayUnion High School, Cooke Drive, Union Township, NJ

Avg 73° / 55°

Oct

Sat

Running

Boooo-mfield 5k presented by 23 Skidoo Cafe

4 miles away33 Carteret St, Bloomfield, NJ

Avg 63° / 44°·136 ft city elevation

Avg 63° / 44°136 ft city elevation

Oct

Sun

Running

FC5kRun 2026

4 miles awayLifeTown, Livingston, NJ

1 Mile · 5K

Avg 61° / 40°·289 ft city elevation

Avg 61° / 40°289 ft city elevation

Oct

Sun

Running

Kean University Breast Cancer Awareness 5K

5 miles away1000 Morris Ave, Union, NJ

1 Mile

Avg 62° / 43°·123 ft city elevation

Avg 62° / 43°123 ft city elevation

Frequently Asked Questions

How many races are in South Orange, New Jersey?

Endurance Grid's Race Calendar lists 6 upcoming races in South Orange, New Jersey, spanning 2 sports.

What kinds of races are held in South Orange?

South Orange hosts running and trail running races.

Is there a race season in South Orange?

Races in South Orange run throughout the year rather than in a single fixed season. Of the upcoming races on Endurance Grid's Race Calendar, the most are in November and January.

What race distances can you find in South Orange?

Upcoming races in South Orange cover distances including 2 Mile / 3K, 5K, 10K, 10 Mile, Half Marathon, 50K, and 50 Mile.

What other cities near South Orange have races?

Nearby race cities include West Orange.