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South Orange
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Race date Sep expected: September 2027
City · Distance: South Orange · 50M · 50km · 42.195km +3 more events
Entry fee: $75From the 2026 edition
Status: SoonSee how to enter ↗

2027Date September 2027 · expected · Soon

2026Date Sep 12, 2026 · Entry fee $55 · Start 08:30

Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 10, 2026

About the race How to enter Course Race Prep Travel

Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

ABOUT THE RACE

A day you'll remember,
long past the finish line.

The race distances are 5K, 10K, half marathon, full marathon, 50K, and 50 miles.

Course follows forest roads, singletrack, hills, and some paved roads in the South Mountain Reservation.

The road to your own record

Picture the course in advance
and find the pace that fits you.

When the city cheers

Streets lined with cheers, runners all around.
You'll be part of that scene.

The trip that follows the run

Take it slow with the finish still in you,
and meet the city all over again.

Stories from runners who've been there.

From the joy of finishing to the tough moments — read what runners wrote themselves.

No runner reports yet. We'll add them here as they come in.

See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

Preview the course and read what runners who went before you wrote.

We haven't found a video for this race yet. We'll add one when we do.

The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to reach the start line —
start with what fits you.

Here are the ways to enter and what each requires.
Check the organizer's page for whether entries are open.

From the 2026 edition

Marathon

Entry cost $75

until Dec 31, 2025 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

Half

Entry cost $55

until Dec 31, 2025 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

50K

Entry cost $85

until Dec 31, 2025 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

50M

Entry cost $95

until Dec 31, 2025 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

About 10K · 5K

10K

Entry cost $45

until Dec 31, 2025 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

5K

Entry cost $25

until Dec 31, 2025 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

Official race website Entry options

From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

Your 50M

Know the course and time limit, and race day comes into focus.

From the 2026 edition

Runners start · local timeFrom 08:30

Time limit7:00

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All events must be finished by 7:00 PM

START

12 Bear Lane, South Orange, NJ

Start · Google Maps

Events are divided into six categories, including 5K, 10K, 13.1M, and Marathon.

Departure will be at 8:30 a.m. local time from 12 Bear Lane, South Orange, NJ.

Participant benefits

Not yet confirmed in the official race guide

To the start line,
step by step.

Pick up your bib, check your wave.
So on race morning, you can just run.

From the 2026 edition

Pick up your bib at the expo

The Packet Pickup schedule has not been published, so check NJ Trail Series announcements.
Aid stations are approximately every 3 miles.

Summit Field, South Mountain Reservation, Maplewood, NJ 07040

start location

The 5K · 10K · half marathon · marathon · 50K · and 50M are held together

Stations & transport near the venue

Getting to the startSummit Field, South Mountain Reservation, Maplewood, NJ 07040 (near Bear Ln / South Mountain Dog Park area)
Transit cardNo dedicated transit card system for this trail venue in South Mountain Reservation; primarily car access.

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026

More details

Getting to the start

Summit Field, South Mountain Reservation, Maplewood, NJ 07040 (near Bear Ln / South Mountain Dog Park area)

No public transit at the trailhead itself; nearest NJ Transit rail options are South Orange or Maplewood stations (roughly 1-1.5 miles away), per general knowledge of the area, not stated on the official race page. Official NJ Trail Series page confirms start at Summit Field, South Mountain Reservation, Maplewood NJ, but does not detail parking, shuttle, or road closures.

Getting to the finish

No public transit; official page does not give a separate finish address.

Transit card

No dedicated transit card system for this trail venue in South Mountain Reservation; primarily car access. Visitors arriving from NYC can reach South Orange via NJ Transit's Morris & Essex Line, paying through the myNJTransit mobile app or a station ticket machine (NJ Transit has no reloadable smart card).

From South Orange station it's a short drive or rideshare to the trailhead.

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026

READY TO RUN

From race morning to after the finish.

Your start time, fuel and bag drop.
Know them ahead and the run feels easier.

Early September in New Jersey is expected to bring dry conditions and good running surfaces.

Course combines forest roads, singletrack, hills, and some paved roads in South Mountain Reservation, with aid station positioned approximately every 3 miles.

Six events, from 5K to 50 miles, are held concurrently,

with staggered start times from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM, and the overall finish cutoff for all events is 7:00 PM.

Bib pickup is available on-site one hour before your start time.

Times are local to South Orange. Check the latest official information before the race.

A trip built around the race

STAY A LITTLE

MAKE IT A RUNTRIP

The race is one day,
the trip can be longer.

From a hotel that makes race morning easy,
to the meals and views you'll enjoy with the medal on.

HARPER AVE DIVINE GUEST HOUSe, PRIVATE BATHROOM, FREE PARKING

Accommodation · 4.6km

7.3/10(17)

View on Booking.com

Tour Pass NYC: Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, 9/11 Museum + Cruise

$119

New York Signature Dinner Cruise on the Eternity

$316

Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Cruise Experience (1 hour)

$37

Opulence in Olive with Free Parking plus EV Plug, 2 BR 2 baths Suite, 5 beds and Sleeps 8

Accommodation · 4.5km

9.7/10(9)

View on Booking.com

Circle Line: New Year’s Eve Fireworks Party Cruise in New York City (Ages 21+)

$288

View on GetYourGuide

Bateaux New York Premier Plus Dinner Cruise

$259

Hotels that make race morning easy

Distances are straight-line from the start.
Check real travel times and booking terms with each hotel.

HARPER AVE DIVINE GUEST HOUSe, PRIVATE BATHROOM, FREE PARKING

Accommodation · 4.6km

7.3/10(17)

View on Booking.com

Opulence in Olive with Free Parking plus EV Plug, 2 BR 2 baths Suite, 5 beds and Sleeps 8

Accommodation · 4.5km

9.7/10(9)

View on Booking.com

Rest Assured 3 bedroom near airport

Accommodation · 4.9km

9.8/10(4)

View on Booking.com

Opulence in Olive with Free Parking, 2 BR 2 baths Suite, 5 beds and Sleeps 8

Accommodation · 4.5km

8.0/10(3)

View on Booking.com

15-20 mins from Newark Airport and MetLife Stadium

Accommodation · 4.8km

View on Booking.com

Modern 2BR in Maplewood NJ Easy NYC Access

Accommodation · 3.5km

View on Booking.com

Cozy 2BR 5min to NYC Train and 10min to Seton Hall

Accommodation · 4.8km

View on Booking.com

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Closest to the start lineView on Trip.com

Time for you, before and after the finish

Rest a little, wander a little.
Pick what suits you and whoever you're with.

SIT-DOWN TOURS3CARB LOADING1LOCAL TRANSIT7FAMILY PASS7TRAIL & OUTDOOR7CITY TOURS6EASY WALKING5

Tour Pass NYC: Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, 9/11 Museum + Cruise

$119

Circle Line: New Year’s Eve Fireworks Party Cruise in New York City (Ages 21+)

$288

View on GetYourGuide

NYC Combo: Empire State Building, Big Bus Tour & Circle Line Cruise

$100

NYC SoHo, Little Italy & Chinatown Guided Tour

Skip-the-line admission · Food and culture walking tour · $29

View on GetYourGuide

Intercity Train Tickets in the United States

$59

New York｜Private airport pickup/drop-off service at LaGuardia Airport

$64

New York | Private Airport Pickup/Drop-off Service at John F. Kennedy International Airport

$75

New York｜Private airport pickup/drop-off service from Westchester County Airport

$146

Newburgh｜Stewart International Airport Private Airport Pickup/Drop-Off Service

$271

Philadelphia｜Private Airport Pickup/Drop-Off Service at Northeast Philadelphia International Airport

$631

Philadelphia｜Private airport pickup/drop-off service at Philadelphia International Airport

$94

One World Observatory Ticket

$46

9/11 Memorial & Ground Zero Tour (9/11 Museum Ticket Option)

$40

9/11 Memorial Tour (Optional: Museum and One World Observatory Admission)

$37

New York 9/11 Memorial & Museum Admission Ticket

$36

New York Statue of Liberty & 9/11 Memorial Tour (Memorial Museum Admission Included)

$113

ARTECHOUSE New York: Beyond the Light Ticket

$25

New York Manhattan City Highlights Tour (including the 9/11 Museum)

$73

New York Helicopter Tour (Departure from New Jersey)

$358

The Rink Ice Skating Experience in New Jersey

$25

NYC Helicopter Tour from New Jersey

$345

New York Helicopter Tour (Charm Aviation)

$297

New York: Guided Bike Tour of Central Park and Manhattan

$37

View on GetYourGuide

Brooklyn Bridge Bike Rental

$19

New York: 2.5-Hour Brooklyn Bridge, DUMBO & Downtown Guided Bike Tour

$70

View on GetYourGuide

Stand-Up Comedy Show & Mini Golf Tickets

$19

New York High Line & Edge 2-Hour Priority Access Tour

$100

Korean-Language Guide - Niagara Falls 2-Day, 1-Night Free Travel Tour

$694

New York Central Park Electric Scooter Adventure

$80

Official Self-Guided Audio Tour of St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York

$24

New York Comedy Bus Tour with a Stand-Up Comedian

$66

Wall Street & 9/11 Memorial Walking Tour (Statue of Liberty Optional)

$39

New York Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Walking Tour

$60

How Is Money Made? New York Wall Street Walking Tour

$51

New Amsterdam Walking Tour in New York

$40

New York Wall Street Join-in Walking Day Tour

$16

Eating well is part of the trip

A meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.

New York Signature Dinner Cruise on the Eternity

$316

Bateaux New York Premier Plus Dinner Cruise

$259

New York Brunch/Lunch/Dinner Buffet River Cruise

$119

New York Premier Brunch/Lunch/Dinner Cruise

$119

NYC: Chelsea Market, Meatpacking District & High Line Food Tour

$97

View on GetYourGuide

New York: Chelsea Market, High Line & Hudson Yards Food Tour

$95

New York Food Tour

$93

Seeing South Orange with the medal on

The city you ran — this time, a little slower.

Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Cruise Experience (1 hour)

$37

Manhattan Skyline & Statue of Liberty New York Night Cruise

$37

New York Statue of Liberty Cruise & St. Patrick’s Cathedral Tour

$62

The Hidden Stories of the Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Tour

$80

Statue of Liberty Express Sightseeing Cruise (45 minutes)

$31

Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Sunset Skyline Cruise

$37

Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Priority Boarding Tour

$61

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

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RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

South Orange runners' room

FAQ

When does FallApple 2027 take place?

Not officially announced yet.

It's expected in September 2027;

the 2026 race was held on Sat, September 12, 2026.

How much is the FallApple 2027 entry fee?

Not announced yet. The 2026 race entry fee was about $55.

What is the time limit for FallApple 2027?

All events must be finished by 7:00 PM. (From the 2026 edition)

What distances does FallApple 2027 offer?

Marathon · Half · 10K · 5K · Ultra. (From the 2026 edition)

What time does FallApple 2027 start?

The race starts at 08:30. (From the 2026 edition)

Where does FallApple 2027 start?

12 Bear Lane, South Orange, NJ. (From the 2026 edition)

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