New Jersey Mud Run & Obstacle Race Calendar 2025-2026

If you're an adrenaline junkie, fitness enthusiast, or simply seeking a thrilling outdoor adventure, you've arrived at the perfect destination. Our meticulously curated calendar is your gateway to the most exhilarating and challenging mud runs and obstacle races taking place in 2025 and 2026.

Prepare to conquer mud-slicked trails, scale towering walls, navigate through grueling obstacles, and push your physical and mental boundaries. Our mission is to provide you with all the essential information you need to plan your race year, including dates, locations, race details, and registration information.

The Tribe Fitness Challenge: Stadium is an indoor athletic event held at Jersey Shore BlueClaws Stadium in Lakewood, NJ. It features an eight-zone course designed to test participants' endurance, strength, and willpower through short bursts of running and various fitness challenges. The event offers different ways to compete, including singles, doubles, and relay teams.

With a total running distance of less than two miles, it emphasizes skill and stamina across multiple disciplines. Spectators are welcome to watch the competition, which includes vendors, a bleacher course, and family-friendly entertainment. The event aims to challenge and motivate fitness enthusiasts in a dynamic stadium setting. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

The Wildwood Navy Seal Challenge will take place in Wildwood on Sunday 3 August 2025.

The City Challenge Race in Hoboken, NJ, is a thrilling 3-mile obstacle race held at Pier A Park. The fast, flat course features unique challenges such as towering walls, rope climbs, cargo nets, and monkey bars, designed to test strength, agility, and mental resilience. Open to participants aged 12 to 99 and all fitness levels, the event fosters a supportive community atmosphere, welcoming individuals, friends, gym groups, and corporate teams. Registration includes free professional photos, finisher medals, sponsor giveaways, and access to an after party. Spectators are welcome at no cost, and the race emphasizes safety, fairness, and fun for an unforgettable experience. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Goliathon

Mullica Hill • 4 Oct 2025

Goliathon is a non-profit, ninja-warrior style obstacle course run held at the Gloucester County Fairgrounds in Mullica Hill, New Jersey, near Philadelphia. The event features a challenging approximately 4-mile course with 12 tiered obstacles categorized into three skill levels: G1 (easy), G2 (difficult), and G3 (extreme). Participants can choose their obstacle difficulty as they progress, making it suitable for all skill levels. The event encourages team participation and offers a competitive scoring system based on obstacle completion. Water and first aid stations are available on the course, and the atmosphere is family-friendly, with music and food available post-event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

The Tribe Fitness Challenge - Trail is an outdoor running event designed to test participants' endurance, strength, and willpower across eight challenging zones. The course features open-field running over approximately two miles, with various physical challenges integrated into each zone. The event aims to provide a fun and competitive environment for individuals and teams, including options for singles, doubles, and relay formats. It also offers family-friendly entertainment, food trucks, and Halloween-themed activities, making it a comprehensive fitness experience for all ages. The challenge emphasizes personal achievement and pushing physical limits in a lively outdoor setting. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

The Tri-State New Jersey Spartan Trifecta Weekend takes place at Mountain Creek Resort in Vernon, NJ, offering a challenging obstacle course race experience on rugged terrain with a 1,040-foot vertical climb to a 1,480-foot summit. The event features multiple race distances including the Sprint (5K, 20 obstacles), Super (10K, 25 obstacles), Beast (21K, 30 obstacles), and Ultra (50K, 60 obstacles), plus a kids race. Participants can test their endurance and strength across these courses, aiming for the Spartan Trifecta by completing multiple races over the weekend. The event is known for its tough, unforgiving obstacles and scenic mountain setting. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.