Upcoming Races in West Orange

Endurance Grid lists 5 races in West Orange, New Jersey, from October 2026 to November 2027.

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Racing in West Orange

The West Orange race calendar is busiest in October, March, and November. 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, 50K, 1K, 50 Mile, and 1 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

626 ft

Nearest Airport

EWR

Newark Liberty International Airport

Time Zone

Eastern Time

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Races in West Orange, NJ

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5 races in West Orange

October 2026 West Orange, New Jersey Races

3 upcoming races in West Orange, New Jersey in October.

Oct

Sun

Running

Race to Cure Sarcoma New Jersey

South Mountain Reservation - Clipper Pavilion, West Orange, NJ

1K · 5K

Avg 67° / 44°·626 ft city elevation

Avg 67° / 44°626 ft city elevation

Oct

Sat

Running

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

1 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

560 Northfield Ave, West Orange, NJ

Avg 65° / 44°·626 ft city elevation

Avg 65° / 44°626 ft city elevation

March 2027 West Orange, New Jersey Races

1 upcoming race in West Orange, New Jersey in March.

Mar

Sat

Trail RunningRunning

Squatchapple

62 Cherry Lane, West Orange, NJ

50K · 50 Mile

Avg 46° / 28°·626 ft city elevation

Avg 46° / 28°626 ft city elevation

November 2027 West Orange, New Jersey Races

1 upcoming race in West Orange, New Jersey in November.

Nov

Sat

Trail RunningRunning

Squatchy Leftovers

374 Walker Road, West Orange, NJ

1 Mile · 5K · 50K · Ultra

Avg 50° / 32°·626 ft city elevation

Avg 50° / 32°626 ft city elevation

Races near West Orange

Oct

Sat

Running

Boooo-mfield 5k presented by 23 Skidoo Cafe

3 miles away33 Carteret St, Bloomfield, NJ

Avg 63° / 44°·136 ft city elevation

Avg 63° / 44°136 ft city elevation

Nov

Sat

Running

Two Towns Turkey Trot 2026

3 miles awaySouth 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

3 miles away9 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

Dec

Sat

RunningTrail Running

NJ Trail Series SOMO Winter 2

3 miles away12 Bear Lane, South Orange, NJ

5K · 10K · Half Marathon

Avg 47° / 30°·172 ft city elevation

Avg 47° / 30°172 ft city elevation

Jan

Sat

RunningTrail Running

NJ Trail Series SOMO Winter 3

3 miles away12 Bear Lane, South Orange, NJ

5K · 10K · Half Marathon

Avg 40° / 23°·172 ft city elevation

Avg 40° / 23°172 ft city elevation

Feb

Sat

RunningTrail Running

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

3 miles away12 Bear Lane, South Orange, NJ

10 Mile · 50K · 50 Mile

Avg 43° / 24°·172 ft city elevation

Avg 43° / 24°172 ft city elevation

Nov

Sun

Running

Essex Running Club / NYC Marathon Bus

3 miles awayFleet Feet Montclair, Montclair, NJ

Avg 59° / 38°·296 ft city elevation

Avg 59° / 38°296 ft city elevation

Nov

Thu

Running

Ashenfelter 8K Classic & The Tom Fleming 2K

3 miles away200 Ridgewood Avenue, Glen Ridge, NJ

8K / 5 Mile

Avg 49° / 32°·226 ft city elevation

Avg 49° / 32°226 ft city elevation

Nov

Sun

Running

Beyond the Pappus, Walk to Remember...

3 miles awayBloomfield Ave & Lakeside, Verona, NJ

Avg 56° / 36°·339 ft city elevation

Avg 56° / 36°339 ft city elevation

Oct

Sun

Running

FC5kRun 2026

3 miles awayLifeTown, Livingston, NJ

1 Mile · 5K

Avg 61° / 40°·289 ft city elevation

Avg 61° / 40°289 ft city elevation

Jul

Sat

Trail RunningRunning

Squatchy Surprise

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

Half Marathon · 50K · 50 Mile

Avg 86° / 66°

Oct

Sat

Running

Lou LaSalle Memorial 5K.

3 miles away19 Harrison Avenue, Roseland, NJ

Avg 73° / 50°

Frequently Asked Questions

How many races are in West Orange, New Jersey?

Endurance Grid's Race Calendar lists 5 upcoming races in West Orange, New Jersey, spanning 2 sports.

What kinds of races are held in West Orange?

West Orange hosts running and trail running races.

Is there a race season in West Orange?

Races in West 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 October and March.

What race distances can you find in West Orange?

Upcoming races in West Orange cover distances including 1K, 1 Mile, 5K, 50K, 50 Mile, and Ultra.

What other cities near West Orange have races?

Nearby race cities include South Orange.