SPRING SOMO TIMED TRAIL RACE
April 4, 2026
South Mountain Reservation · Maplewood, NJ
1 Loop · 2 Loops · 1 Hour · 3 Hour · 6 Hour
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PICK A LOOP. PICK A CLOCK. HIT THE TRAILS.
Spring SOMO is a looped trail race on a 1.88-mile course through South Mountain Reservation. Run a loop or two, race the clock for up to six hours, or use the day to pile up some spring trail miles.
📍 LOCATION
South Mountain Reservation
Maplewood, New Jersey
🥾 COURSE
1.88 mile trail loop
Single track · Fire road · Pavement
🏃 DISTANCES
1 Loop · 2 Loops · 1H · 3H · 6H
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CHOOSE YOUR RACE
6 HOUR
6 HOUR
8:00 AM START
Run as many 1.88-mile loops as you can in six hours.
3 HOUR
3 HOUR
9:00 AM START
Three hours on the loop. Run as much or as little as you want.
1 HOUR
1 HOUR
9:00 AM START
One hour. Same loop. See how much you can cover.
2 LOOPS
2 LOOPS
9:00 AM START
3.76 miles
Just over 6K
1 LOOP
1 LOOP
10:00 AM START
1.88 miles
Just over 3K
All events finish at 2:00 PM.
THE COURSE
1.88 MILES. THEN DO IT AGAIN. OR DON'T.
Spring SOMO uses a 1.88-mile loop through South Mountain Reservation.
The course runs clockwise, beginning near the dog park on Bear Lane. Runners head down Crest Drive/Crest Trail, continue onto the Red Trail, and return on the Bear Lane Trail.
Expect a mix of:
Single track · Fire road · Pavement
RUN BY THE CLOCK
YOUR DISTANCE IS UP TO YOU.
The timed races aren't about reaching a predetermined distance. Pick one, three or six hours, keep moving around the loop, and see where the clock takes you.
Looking for a spring training day? The longer events give you plenty of room to pile up miles—and potentially reach marathon or 50K territory.
Run. Walk. Take a break. Run another loop.
START & PARKING
SOUTH MOUNTAIN RESERVATION
The start/finish is near the dog park at:
12 Bear Lane
South Orange, NJ 07079
RACE DAY
START TIMES
6 Hour — 8:00 AM
3 Hour — 9:00 AM
1 Hour — 9:00 AM
2 Loops — 9:00 AM
1 Loop — 10:00 AM
RACE-DAY REGISTRATION
Race-day registration is available.
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REGISTRATION
REGISTER EARLY FOR THE BEST PRICE.
Registration pricing increases as race day approaches.
Online registration generally closes the Wednesday before the race. Race-day registration is available.
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WHAT YOU GET
THE RACE STUFF.
Registration includes:
Event giveaway · Aid station support · Marked course · Race timing
NO FINISHER MEDALS.
GOOD TO KNOW
Race-day registration is available.
Online registration generally closes the Wednesday before the race.
For general registration, payment, refund and transfer information:
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READY TO RUN?
SPRING SOMO TIMED TRAIL RACE
April 4, 2026
South Mountain Reservation · Maplewood, NJ
1 Loop · 2 Loops · 1 Hour · 3 Hour · 6 Hour
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