5K Races in New Jersey — 2026

There are 542 5K races in New Jersey scheduled for 2026. The next is the Brigantine Cherry Blossom Festival 5k in Brigantine on April 24. New Jersey 5K races run primarily April.

Main Street Half Marathon & 4 Miler - Hunterdon

Sun, Oct 18 · Clinton, NJ Clinton

4 MileHalf Marathon

From $40 Open

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Running for Children's Rights to Both Parents - 10 of 50 Half Marathons in 50 States - New Jersey

Mon, Oct 19 · Atlantic City, NJ Atlantic City

5K (Virtual)10K (Virtual)1/2 Marathon (In-Person) +1

From $40 Open

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Run the Vineyards 5 Miler and Food Truck Festival at Bellview Winery

Sat, Oct 24 · Landisville, NJ Landisville

5 Miler

From $46 Open

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Newton Pride Monster Dash 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Newton, NJ Newton

Newton Pride Monster Bash 5K

From $15 Closed

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Newton Pride Monster Dash 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Newton, NJ Newton

Newton Pride Monster Dash 5K

From $15 Open

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Cape May Hallowed Half Marathon

Sat, Oct 24 · Cape May, NJ Cape May

Hallowed Half 5k Run1/2 Marathon1/2 Marathon Relay

From $42 Open

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"Hustle For The House" - 5K Run & 1 Mile Walk

Sat, Oct 24 · Pennsauken, NJ Pennsauken

1 Mile Walk5K Race

From $30 Closed

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5Knights 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Washington, NJ Washington

5Kights 5K Run/Walk

From $20 Open

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Hot Mess Trail Races

Sat, Oct 24 · Pittsgrove, NJ Pittsgrove

6 HOURHALF MARATHON

From $65 Open

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The Skeleton Run

Sat, Oct 24 · Oceanport, NJ Oceanport

5K

From $40 Closed

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5K Race for Recovery on the Boardwalk

Sat, Oct 24 · Ocean Grove, NJ Ocean Grove

2 Mile Family Walk5K RaceVIRTUAL 5K +3

From $0 Open

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Strides for Education Hybrid 5K Run/Walk

Sun, Oct 25 · Morris Plains, NJ Morris Plains

Strides for Education Kids' Fun RunStrides for Education 5K Run/Walk (18yrs & up)Strides for Education 5K Run/Walk (up to 17yrs) +1

From $10 Closed

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HoBOOken 5K Race - USATF Certified Course

Sun, Oct 25 · Hoboken, NJ Hoboken

In-Person — 5K RunnerVirtual — 5K RunnerKids — In-Person Race +1

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Englewood Cliffs 5K

Sun, Oct 25 · Englewood Cliffs, NJ Englewood Cliffs

Fun Run5K

From $15 Open

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HomeFront's HALLOWEEN 5K Run & 1 Mile Walk

Sun, Oct 25 · Princeton, NJ Princeton

HomeFront 1 Mile WalkHomeFront HALLOWEEN 5K RunPreschooler 100 Yard Pumpkin Dash

From $10 Closed 100 spots left

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PB&J Fuel Run 5K/10K/13.1 PHILADELPHIA

Sat, Oct 31 · Camden, NJ Camden

Family Fun Run 1 Mile5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt)Virtual Run Registration (5K/10K/13.1) +3

From $30 Open

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Halloween Trick or Trot Run 5K/10K/13.1 NEW JERSEY

Sat, Oct 31 · Camden, NJ Camden

Family 1 Mile Fun Run5K Registration5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt) +3

From $30 Open

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PB&J Fuel Run 5K/10K/13.1 NEW JERSEY

Sat, Oct 31 · Camden, NJ Camden

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

From $30 Open

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Trail of Two Cities 5k Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 31 · Ocean City/Somers Point, NJ Ocean City/Somers Point

5KU5K

Closed

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Halloween Trick or Trot Run 5K/10K/13.1 PHILADELPHIA

Sat, Oct 31 · Camden, NJ Camden

Family 1 Mile Fun Run5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt)5K Registration +3

From $30 Open

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6th ANNUAL DUCK DONUT 5K/10K and NEW 2K Pup Strut

Sun, Nov 1 · Bridgewater, NJ Bridgewater

2K PUP STRUT5.2K10K

From $25 Open

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Cooper Norcross Run the Bridge Event presented by AmeriHealth

Sun, Nov 1 · Camden, NJ Camden

In-Person 2 Mile WalkVirtual 2 Mile WalkVirtual 10K Run +1

From $30 Open

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The Ed. Foundation of South Brunswick - 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk

Sun, Nov 1 · Monmouth Junction, NJ Monmouth Junction

1 Mile Fun Run/Walk5K

From $10 Closed

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Run the Vineyards - Laurita 5K

Sun, Nov 1 · New Egypt, NJ New Egypt

5K

From $42 Open

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5-Mile Beach at Wildwood Crest: Half Marathon, 10K and 5K

Sat, Nov 7 · Wildwood Crest, NJ Wildwood Crest

5K10KHalf Marathon +1

From $40 Open

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12th Annual Veterans Haven 5K Run and 1 Mile Walk

Sat, Nov 7 · Haddonfield, NJ Haddonfield

1 Mile Walk5K Run

From $40 Open

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Veterans Day 5K

Sun, Nov 8 · Audubon, NJ Audubon

Veterans Day 5K

From $20 Open

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Giralda Farms Run

Sun, Nov 8 · Madison, NJ Madison

Kids Fun RunGiralda Farms 5K RunGiralda Farms 10K Run +1

From $18 Open

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Run the Vineyards - Unionville 8K and 5K

Sun, Nov 8 · Ringoes, NJ Ringoes

5K8K Run

From $42 Open

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Cross Keys Runway 5K

Sat, Nov 14 · Williamstown, NJ Williamstown

5K Run1M Walk

From $17 Closed

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

Sat, Nov 14 · Camden, NJ Camden

Family 1 Mile Fun Run5K RegistrationVirtual Run Registration +3

From $30 Open

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Veterans Day Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 PHILADELPHIA

Sat, Nov 14 · Camden, NJ Camden

Family Fun Run 1 Mile5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt)Virtual Run Registration (5K/10K/13.1) +3

From $30 Open

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Veterans Day Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 NEW JERSEY

Sat, Nov 14 · Camden, NJ Camden

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

From $30 Open

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

Sat, Nov 14 · Camden, NJ Camden

Family 1 Mile Fun Run5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt)5K Registration +3

From $30 Open

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4th Annual Shamong Turkey Trot

Sat, Nov 14 · Shamong, NJ Shamong

1 Mile Fun Run/Walk5K Run

From $15 Open

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EBEF Bear Crawl: A 5K Run/Walk

Sun, Nov 15 · East Brunswick, NJ East Brunswick

Grades K-1: .25 mileGrades 2-3: .50 mileGrades 4-6: 1 mile +3

From $12 Closed

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Run the Woods

Sun, Nov 15 · Oak Ridge, NJ Oak Ridge

Run the Woods - Fun RunRun the Woods - 5KRun the Woods - 8K

From $25 Open

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Kings Grant Turkey Trot 5K

Sat, Nov 21 · Marlton, NJ Marlton

Kings Grant Turkey Trot

From $20 Open

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Hoboken's Annual Turkey Trot 5K

Sat, Nov 21 · Hoboken, NJ Hoboken

1 Mile Fun Run5K

From $20 Open

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Tom O'Reilly Turkey Trot 5k

Sat, Nov 21 · Somerset, NJ Somerset

1 Mile Fun RunTom O'Reilly Turkey Trot 5kBoth Events Bundle

From $20 Open

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Riviera Maya Taco Trot 5K

Sun, Nov 22 · ROXBURY, NJ ROXBURY

Taco Trot 5K

From $33 Closed

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The New Jersey Fall Half, 10K, and 5K

Sun, Nov 22 · Englishtown, NJ Englishtown

5k Race10K RaceHalf Marathon +3

From $50 Open

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Racin' for Bacon 4 Miler and Pup Strut

Sun, Nov 22 · Cranford, NJ Cranford

Racin for Bacon 2k Pup StrutRacin for Bacon 4 miler

From $25 Open

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Wobble 'til You Gobble 5k

Thu, Nov 26 · Hainesport, NJ Hainesport

5k

From $15 Open

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The Big Turkey Half Marathon, 10K, 5K races

Thu, Nov 26 · Clark, NJ Clark

NOV 26 - 5k RaceNOV 26 - 10K RaceNOV 26 - Half Marathon +5

From $35 Open

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Williamstown Turkey Trot 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · Williamstown, NJ Williamstown

Williamstown Turkey Trot 5K Run

From $30 Open

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2026 CEA/Johanna Foods Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Flemington, NJ Flemington

2 Mile Walk - 2026 CEA/JFI Turkey Trot5K 2026 CEA/JFI Turkey Trot RunVirtual - 2026 CEA/JFI Turkey Trot VIRTUAL 5K Run/2M Walk

From $36 Open

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Ashenfelter 8K Classic & The Tom Fleming 2K

Thu, Nov 26 · Glen Ridge, NJ Glen Ridge

Tom Fleming 2KA8K

From $30 Closed

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South Vineland Thanksgiving Run

Thu, Nov 26 · Vineland, NJ Vineland

Thanksgiving Run

From $10 Closed

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Jersey City's Turkey Day 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run

Thu, Nov 26 · Jersey City, NJ Jersey City

Turkey Trot 5K1 Mile Fun Run

From $20 Open

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