NJ Trail Series SOMO Winter 3
NJ Trail Series SOMO Winter 3 offers a fun, challenging trail run with post-race refreshments.
Race Date
Jan 9, 2027
Location
South Orange, NJ
Quick facts
- Date
- Saturday, January 9, 2027
- Location
- South Orange, New Jersey
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi)
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Mixed
- USATF certified
- Not listed
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
The NJ Trail Series SOMO Winter 3 is designed with fun as the primary goal, emphasizing the experience on the trails and the camaraderie afterward. This event is part of a series that aims to provide enjoyable running opportunities throughout the year.
The course at South Mountain Reservation is a true mixed-terrain adventure, incorporating fire roads, challenging single-track trails, and sections of pavement. Runners can expect a varied and engaging route, with aid stations available approximately every three miles to keep them fueled.
While not designed as a personal record course, the SOMO Winter 3 offers a rewarding experience with cold refreshments served post-race. Participants can choose from 5K, 10K, or 13.1-mile distances, each completing a set number of loops on the varied course.
Race-provided description
Search this siteEmbedded Files.rrJNTc{opacity: 0;}.bKy5e{pointer-events: none; position: absolute; top: 0;}Skip to main contentSkip to navigationNJ Trail SeriesCalendar of EventsFAQFebapple Frozen Fifty February 20, 2027Spring SOMO Timed Races April 04, 2026 Summer 5K XC series Apr - Sept 20263 Days at the Fair - May 10-May 16, 2027Fallapple - Sept 12, 2026NJ Trail Series One Day - Oct 1-Oct 4, 2026Fall & Winter Series Nov 15, Dec 13, 2025 & Jan 10, 2026Volunteer Credit SheetNJ Trail SeriesDOCS_timing['navv'] = new Date().getTime();Calendar of EventsThe goal of the NJ Trail Series is to make running FUN. Each event will be more about the time on the trails and good time after the race (cold refreshments are served), not so much about your time on the clock. These will not be PR courses. Li
Logistics
Race Day
Saturday, January 9, 2027
Start Time
TBA
Start Location
12 Bear Lane, South Orange, NJ, 07079
Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
mixed
Scenery
Park
Surface
Dirt Trail, Paved
Difficulty
Hilly
Quality Score
first year
no finisher counts yet
small race — neutral
needs a few years of results
4 timing sources
no finisher data yet
no winner time yet
typical high 36°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
22°
Afternoon (High)
32°
Cool conditions — dress in layers, perfect for fast times
0.0"
Precipitation
15 mph
Wind
60%
Humidity
Frequently asked
When is the NJ Trail Series SOMO Winter 3?
The NJ Trail Series SOMO Winter 3 is held on Saturday, January 9, 2027.
Where does the NJ Trail Series SOMO Winter 3 take place?
It takes place in South Orange, New Jersey.
What distances does the NJ Trail Series SOMO Winter 3 offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles).
Is the NJ Trail Series SOMO Winter 3 course flat and good for a PR?
The NJ Trail Series SOMO Winter 3 is a hilly, loop course course.
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