NJ Trail Series SOMO Winter 1 2026
- Date
- Saturday, November 14, 2026
- Start time
- 9:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- South Orange, New Jersey
- Entry fee
- From $40
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13.1M | Half Marathon | Nov 14, 20269:00 AM | $50 | – |
| 10k | 10K | Nov 14, 20269:30 AM | $45 | – |
| 5K | 5K | Nov 14, 202610:00 AM | $40 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 13.1M: $50 until Nov 11.
- 10k: $45 until Nov 11.
- 5K: $40 until Nov 11.
Online registration closes Nov 11, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $50, entry is about 11 percent above a typical half marathon in New Jersey, which costs $45 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a half marathon in New Jersey runs 2:04:26, about 9:30 a mile, based on 4 races with published results. Women typically finish in 2:17:36 and men in 1:58:45.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:42 AM, and the 13.1M starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 160 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
12 Bear Lane, South Orange, NJ 07079
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Typical race-day weather
Around November 14 the day usually runs from 37°F at dawn to 54°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 21% of days. Cold snaps dip to 30°F and hot years reach 67°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 12 Bear Lane, South Orange, NJ 07079Map
- Course
- Trail
- Start elevation
- About 160 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Distances
- 5K, 10K, Half Marathon
- Editions
- 2026 (Nov 14, 2026), 2025 (Nov 15, 2025), 2024 (Nov 16, 2024)
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Quick answers
- When is NJ Trail Series SOMO Winter 1?
- Saturday, November 14, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $40 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Nov 11, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for New Jersey?
- At $50, entry is about 11 percent above a typical half marathon in New Jersey, which costs $45 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, 10K, Half Marathon.
- Where does it start?
- 12 Bear Lane, South Orange, NJ 07079.
From the organizers
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