Spring SOMO Timed Trail Races
⚠️ 2027 edition: provisional information
The date is estimated from the 2026 edition (April 4, 2026), on the same day of the week. Courses, start times, fees and description are carried over from the previous edition: check them on the official website. This page will be updated as soon as the organizer publishes them.
Available distances
About
The Spring SOMO Timed Trail Races take place on April 3, 2027, in South Mountain Reservation in South Orange, Essex County. Runners can choose a set number of loops, either one loop (1.9 miles / 3 km) or two loops (3.7 miles / 6 km), or take on a timed challenge of 1, 3 or 6 hours.
The course mixes singletrack, paved roads and wooded trails, starting near the dog park on Bear Lane and taking in scenic trails along the way. The 6-hour challenge starts at 8:00 a.m., the two-loop race and the 1-hour and 3-hour challenges at 9:00 a.m., and the one-loop race at 10:00 a.m.
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