What is The Lenape Trail Runventure?

The Lenape Trail Runventure is a 34-mile self-navigation trail challenge across New Jersey’s Lenape Trail. Runners can take it on solo or as part of a relay team, moving through over 19 parks and municipalities.

Often a large bucket list trail to complete for the NJ running community, this trail packs everything into one experience. From iconic parks, well maintained trails, and cute downtowns, runners will have the chance to see new areas of NJ.

MissionCleanWater will support you by creating 5 aid stations throughout the entire course to keep runners supplied and hydrated. Each aid station is roughly 3-8 miles apart.

Every registration supports MissionCleanWater’s work to bring lasting clean water solutions to communities in need.

Solo Option:
For the solo option, we will park at the end of the trail in South Mountain Reservation at 7am and then shuttle over to the start in Branch Brook Park in Newark, NJ.

Relay Option:
Relay teams can have 2-6 team members since there are 6 total segments based off our aid stations. Sections range from either being mostly road, mixed road/trail, or only trail and between 3-8 miles. Relay teams can meet us at 8am in Branch Brook Park in Newark NJ.

The Puzzle:
Rather then a medal, we give out a puzzle. At every checkpoint, you collect a new piece of the puzzle. Once you complete the trail, you can assemble your entire puzzle revealing your medal!

Support

Check Points

MissionCleanWater will visit you at different check points through out the run to resupply runners. This includes:

Start to checkpoint 1: 5.23 miles (+376/-339ft)
Checkpoint 1 to checkpoint 2: 5.3 miles (+416/-277ft)
Checkpoint 2 to checkpoint 3: 5.7 miles (+588/-538ft)
Checkpoint 3 to checkpoint 4: 3.49 miles (+470/-336ft)
Checkpoint 4 to checkpoint 5: 7.35 miles (+758/-660ft)
Checkpoint 5 to Finish: 8.13 miles (+1166/-1556ft)

Aid Station

We will make sure every runner will have support at each aid station. We will have 2 vehicles that are leap frogging to accommodate all paces.

We will have a mix of snacks typical for a aid station as well as coke, electrolytes, and water. At mile 18, runners go through Bloomfield downtown with many cafe’s and corner stores as a secondary option.

Race Breakdown

As we approach 2027, we will share updated details!!

The Westfield Ultra is a community endurance event supporting MissionCleanWater’s work to bring reliable clean water systems to underserved communities in Uganda.

On August 1, 2026, runners will take on 3, 6, 9, 12, and 24-hour challenges at Tamaques Park in Westfield, NJ. Throughout the day, athletes, families, volunteers, and local supporters will come together around one shared purpose: turning miles into lasting clean water impact.

By sponsoring the Westfield Ultra, your business will receive local visibility while helping provide clean water, improved health, safer communities, and greater opportunity for families who need it most.