NJ Trail Series SOMO Winter 1
NJ Trail Series SOMO Winter 1 offers a fun, mixed-terrain run through South Mountain Reservation.
Race Date
Nov 14, 2026
Location
South Orange, NJ
Quick facts
- Date
- Saturday, November 14, 2026
- Location
- South Orange, New Jersey
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 5K, 10K
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Mixed
- USATF certified
- Not listed
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
The NJ Trail Series aims to make running enjoyable, focusing on the experience of being on the trails and the camaraderie afterward, rather than solely on race times. These events are not designed for personal bests, but for a good time with cold refreshments served post-race.
The SOMO Winter 1 course winds through South Mountain Reservation, utilizing a blend of fire roads, single-track trails, some paved sections, and hills. Runners can expect aid stations approximately every three miles. The half marathon is a four-loop course, the 10K is two loops, and the 5K is a single loop, all within this mixed-terrain environment.
Race-provided description
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
Logistics
Race Day
Saturday, November 14, 2026
Start Time
9:00 AM
Giveaway
T-Shirt
Start Location
12 Bear Lane, South Orange, NJ, 07079
Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
mixed
Scenery
Park
Surface
Dirt Trail
Difficulty
Hilly
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
Quality Score
first year
no finisher counts yet
small race — neutral
needs a few years of results
5 timing sources · 12 photos
no finisher data yet
no winner time yet
typical high 54°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
38°
Afternoon (High)
54°
Ideal racing weather — cool and comfortable
0.1"
Precipitation
12 mph
Wind
64%
Humidity
Race Photos
Frequently asked
When is the NJ Trail Series SOMO Winter 1?
The NJ Trail Series SOMO Winter 1 is held on Saturday, November 14, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM.
Where does the NJ Trail Series SOMO Winter 1 take place?
It takes place in South Orange, New Jersey.
What distances does the NJ Trail Series SOMO Winter 1 offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 5K, 10K.
Is the NJ Trail Series SOMO Winter 1 course flat and good for a PR?
The NJ Trail Series SOMO Winter 1 is a hilly, loop course course.
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