FallApple
Fallapple offers a challenging trail half marathon in South Mountain Reservation.
Race Date
Sep 12, 2026
Location
South Orange, NJ
Quick facts
- Date
- Saturday, September 12, 2026
- Location
- South Orange, New Jersey
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 5K, 10K, 26.2 Miles, 50K, 50 Miles
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Mixed
- USATF certified
- Not listed
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
Fallapple takes place in the scenic South Mountain Reservation, a sprawling natural area just outside New York City. Runners can expect a dynamic course that blends fire roads, single-track trails, and some paved sections, offering a true taste of trail running.
The race is designed for a mixed terrain experience, with rolling hills and varied surfaces providing a good test for participants. Aid stations are strategically placed approximately every three miles, ensuring support throughout the race. Early September typically brings dry and runnable conditions, ideal for tackling the reservation's natural challenges.
This event is part of the NJ Trail Series, known for its well-supported races. Participants receive a T-shirt, and the event is suitable for those seeking a challenging yet rewarding trail half marathon.
Race-provided description
Race Distances
5K, 10K, Half Marathon and Marathon, 50K, 50M 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 and fun. In early September, the course should be dry and run able. You will have access to aid approximately every 3 miles. Course map here, https://sites.google.com/site/njtrailseries/fallapple or here, https://www.alltrails.com/explore/map/nj-trail-series-fall-apple-2e1b24a
Logistics
Race Day
Saturday, September 12, 2026
Start Time
9:00 AM
Giveaway
T-Shirt
Start Location
12 Bear Lane, South Orange, NJ, 07079
Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
mixed
Scenery
Park, Forest
Surface
Dirt Trail, Paved
Difficulty
Rolling Hills
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
Quality Score
first year
no finisher counts yet
small race — neutral
needs a few years of results
3 timing sources · 12 photos
no finisher data yet
no winner time yet
typical high 79°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
61°
Afternoon (High)
79°
Warm — hydration strategy is key, start conservatively
0.2"
Precipitation
8 mph
Wind
72%
Humidity
Race Photos
Frequently asked
When is the FallApple?
The FallApple is held on Saturday, September 12, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM.
Where does the FallApple take place?
It takes place in South Orange, New Jersey.
What distances does the FallApple offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 5K, 10K, 26.2 Miles, 50K, 50 Miles.
Is the FallApple course flat and good for a PR?
The FallApple is a rolling hills, loop course course.
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