Running Races in New Jersey — 2026

There are 558 running races in New Jersey in 2026 across 262 cities. The next upcoming race is the Belmar Five Mile Run in Belmar on September 4. Popular distances include 5K races, half marathons, 10K races.

Belmar Five Mile Run

Fri, Sep 4 · Belmar, NJ Belmar

Road Belmar 5 WheelchairBelmar 5 Mile RunBelmar 5 Kid's Races

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Stop Drop and Run 5k 10k

Sat, Sep 5 · Barnegat, NJ Barnegat

Road 1 Mile Fun Run5K10K

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2026 Inlet Walk for Brain Cancer Research

Sat, Sep 5 · Avalon, NJ Avalon

Road 2026 Inlet Walk for Brain Cancer Research

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Closter's Dom Mircovich Memorial 5K - 45th Annual & Jim O'Halloran Kids Fun Run

Sun, Sep 6 · Closter, NJ Closter

Road Jim O'Halloran Kids Fun Run45th Annual Dom Mircovich Memorial Closter 5K Run/Walk

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Pompton Lakes 5K Run

Sun, Sep 6 · Pompton Lakes, NJ Pompton Lakes

Road Pompton Lakes 5K Run/Walk

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Kean University: Back To School 5K

Sun, Sep 6 · Union, NJ Union

Road Back to School 5K

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Mercer County Half Marathon & EVO 5k

Sun, Sep 6 · Trenton, NJ Trenton

Road EVO 5kHalf Marathon

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Paterson Great Falls 5k Race 2026

Sun, Sep 6 · Paterson, NJ Paterson

Road Paterson Great Falls 5k Race 2026

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Tim Kerr 7 Mile Island Run and TK5K Run/Walk

Sun, Sep 6 · Avalon, NJ Avalon

Road 5k Run/Walk7 Mile Island Run

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5K Brazilian Day Run & Festival

Sun, Sep 6 · Newark, NJ Newark

Road 5K Run/Walk

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Run the Vineyards - William Heritage Labor Day 5K & 1 Mile Walk and 1 Mile Kids Race

Sun, Sep 6 · Mullica Hill, NJ Mullica Hill

Road 1 Mile Walk1 Mile Kids Run5K

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Princeton Battlefield 5K

Sun, Sep 6 · Princeton, NJ Princeton

Road 1 Mile WalkPrinceton Battlefield 5K

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Stamp Out Hunger 5K | 10 K

Mon, Sep 7 · Medford, NJ Medford

Virtual Live - 1 Mile Fun Run / Walk-EventVirtual 1 MilerVirtual 5K +3

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Labor Day 5K

Mon, Sep 7 · Sparta, NJ Sparta

Road Labor Day 5K - Lake Mohawk, Sparta

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Verona Labor Day Classic

Mon, Sep 7 · Verona, NJ Verona

Road 1 Mile Fun Run / Health Walk5K Race

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The 34th Annual Labor Day 5K Race & 1.5 Mile Family Fitness Walk

Mon, Sep 7 · South Plainfield, NJ South Plainfield

Road 1.5 Mile Fitness Walk5K5K (student entry- please bring student id on day of race)

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Tunnel to Towers National Golf Series North Jersey Golf Classic

Tue, Sep 8 · Bloomfield, NJ Bloomfield

Sponsorship: Gold Star SponsorSPONSORSHIP: 2 Tee Sign SponsorSponsorship: Beverage Station Sponsor +7

From $125 Open

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Lester Wright Jr. Youth XC Series

Tue, Sep 8 · Holmdel, NJ Holmdel

Road 2K - 10/112K - 9/262K - 10/18 +28

From $10 Open

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Arman Roy Foundation 2026 5K Run for Hope

Fri, Sep 11 · Basking Ridge, NJ Basking Ridge

Virtual In Person 5K (Basking Ridge, NJ)Virtual 5K (Run or Walk Anywhere)

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - Stow Creek, NJ

Fri, Sep 11 · Bridgeton, NJ Bridgeton

Road Challenger Division - 75 Yard DashSingle Day Walk Up Week 3Single Day Walk Up Week 4 +21

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Run for Mental Health 5K/10K/13.1 NEW JERSEY

Sat, Sep 12 · Camden, NJ Camden

Virtual Family Fun Run 1 MileVirtual Run Registration (5K/10K/13.1)5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt) +3

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Bikes & Beers Cape May

Sat, Sep 12 · Rio Grande, NJ Rio Grande

15 MILE (10:00 AM Start Time)30 MILE (9:00 AM Start Time)30 MILE (9:30 AM Start Time) +4

From $19 Open Closing Soon

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9/11 Heroes Run - Raritan, NJ

Sat, Sep 12 · Raritan, NJ Raritan

Road 1-Mile Run/Walk5K Run - Active Duty Military or First Responder5K Run +2

From $21 Open Closing Soon

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9/11 Memorial 5K and Kids' Run

Sat, Sep 12 · Middletown, NJ Middletown

Road Kids' Run - 1/2 mile5K Run & Walk$100 Sponsor (2 free race entries and 2 free T-Shirts) +4

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Helene Cody Cranbury 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk

Sat, Sep 12 · Cranbury, NJ Cranbury

Road One Mile Fun Run/WalkHelene Cody Cranbury 5K Run/Walk

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Lake Hopatcong Sprint Triathlon Challenge Presented by Saint Clare's Health

Sat, Sep 12 · Hopatcong, NJ Hopatcong

Triathlon Sprint TriathlonRelayAquaBike +1

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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City Challenge Race | Jersey City

Sat, Sep 12 · Jersey City, NJ Jersey City

OCR 10:30 am Start9:00 am Pro Start11:00 am Start +3

From $50 Open Closing Soon

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PBA Local 388 5K Run/1 Mile Walk Fundraiser

Sat, Sep 12 · Fort Lee, NJ Fort Lee

Road 1 Mile Walk5K Run (under 18 pricing)5K Run

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Hops Trot 5K - Cape May Brewing

Sat, Sep 12 · Rio Grande, NJ Rio Grande

Road 1 MILE - (10:50 AM Start Time)5K - (10:45 AM Start Time)

From $44 Open Closing Soon

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The Mock 5K

Sat, Sep 12 · Sicklerville, NJ Sicklerville

Road The Mock 5K

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Run for Mental Health 5K/10K/13.1 PHILADELPHIA

Sat, Sep 12 · Camden, NJ Camden

Virtual Family Fun Run 1 Mile5K RegistrationVirtual Run Registration (5K/10K/13.1) +3

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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FallApple

Sat, Sep 12 · South Orange, NJ South Orange

Trail 5K10K13.1M +3

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Ringwood PBA 5k Run

Sat, Sep 12 · Ringwood, NJ Ringwood

Road 5k RunKiddie Dash

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Spotswood Annual 5K Walk & Race

Sat, Sep 12 · Spotswood, NJ Spotswood

Road 5K Walk/Run

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Somerset County Operation Helping Hand: Running for Recovery 5K Run and Walk

Sat, Sep 12 · Bridgewater, NJ Bridgewater

Road 5KKIDS DASH

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National Chocolate Day: Run for Chocolates 5K/10K/13.1 PHILADELPHIA

Sat, Sep 12 · Camden, NJ Camden

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun Run5K RegistrationVirtual Run Registration +3

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PORK ROLL VS TAYLOR HAM PUP STRUT AND 1 MILE FUN WALK

Sat, Sep 12 · Hillsborough, NJ Hillsborough

PORK ROLL VS TAYLOR HAM 5 PUP STRUT AND 1 MILE FUN WALK

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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NJ FMBA Fallen Heroes 5K

Sat, Sep 12 · Lake Como, NJ Lake Como

Road Little Heroes Children's Dash (No T Shirt Included)Fallen Heroes 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk (non competitive) with a $25 No T Shirt OptionFallen Heroes 5k Run/Walk

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Sea Isle City Run For Nurses 5K

Sat, Sep 12 · Sea Isle City, NJ Sea Isle City

Road 1M Walk5K Run

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National Chocolate Day: Run for Chocolates 5K/10K/13.1 NEW JERSEY

Sat, Sep 12 · Camden, NJ Camden

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun RunVirtual Run Registration5K Registration +3

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Brielle Day Hill & Dale 10K Challenge

Sat, Sep 12 · Brielle, NJ Brielle

Road 10K Run

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Shootout for Soldiers Ocean City, NJ

Sat, Sep 12 · Ocean City, NJ Ocean City

Full Field RegistrationTeam RegistrationPlayer Registration with Game Jersey

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Snouts and Stouts Brew Run

Sat, Sep 12 · Hammonton, NJ Hammonton

Road Snouts and Stouts Brew Run 5K

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DQ Pine Barrens Olympic Triathlon, Duathlon, & Aquabike; Sprint Triathlon & Aquathlon *#

Sat, Sep 12 · Shamong, NJ Shamong

Triathlon Sprint AquathlonOlympic AquabikeSprint Triathlon +4

From $100 Open Closing Soon

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Daretown Day 5K

Sat, Sep 12 · Elmer, NJ Elmer

Road 1M Walk5K Run

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Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - Old Bridge, NJ

Sun, Sep 13 · Old Bridge, NJ Old Bridge

Road PreK 4/5 Yr Old - 75 Yard Dash2nd & 3rd Grade - 1/2 MileKindergarten & 1st Grade - 1/4 Mile +22

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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3rd Annual 9/11 LeRoy Homer 5K & 1 Mile Walk - We Run So They Can Fly

Sun, Sep 13 · Evesham, NJ Evesham

Virtual 1 Mile Walk5K RunVirtual 5K Run / 1 Mile Walk

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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9/11 Heroes Run - Pennsauken, New Jersey

Sun, Sep 13 · Pennsauken, NJ Pennsauken

Road The Gene Dannenfelser 1-Mile Fun Run5K Ruck - Active Duty Military or First Responder5K Run - Active Duty Military or First Responder +3

From $21 Open Closing Soon

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HollyDELL 5K Walk/Run/Wheel

Sun, Sep 13 · Sewell, NJ Sewell

Road 1 Mile Walk/Wheel5K Run/Wheel

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First Responders Unity 5K

Sun, Sep 13 · Waretown, NJ Waretown

Road 1 Mile Walk5K Run

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