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.

Mountain Lakes Turkey Trot Hosted by Lakeland Hills Family YMCA

Thu, Nov 26 · Mountain Lakes, NJ Mountain Lakes

Mountain Lakes Turkey Trot Hosted by Lakeland Hills Family YMCA

From $35 Closed

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Moorestown Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Moorestown, NJ Moorestown

In Person One Mile Fun Run/WalkIn Person 5K

From $10 Open

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14th Annual - Trot the Manor - Thanksgiving 2025

Thu, Nov 26 · Chatham, NJ Chatham

5k Run1 Mile Fun Run

From $20 Closed

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The Chatham Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Chatham, NJ Chatham

1 Mile Fun Run5K Race

From $20 Open

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Bayonne Turkey Trot 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run

Thu, Nov 26 · Bayonne, NJ Bayonne

Turkey Trot 5K1 Mile Fun Run

From $10 Open

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D&I Fitness Annual Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · South Orange, NJ South Orange

2 Mile Walk5K Run

From $30 Closed

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Helen L. Diller Vacation Home for Blind Children Turkey Trot 5K Run/1.5 Mile Walk

Fri, Nov 27 · Avalon, NJ Avalon

1.5 Mile Walk5K Run

From $30 Closed

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Jolly Holly Holiday Run & Walk

Fri, Nov 27 · Millville, NJ Millville

Jolly Holly 1M Run/WalkJolly Holly 5K

From $20 Closed

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Huff and Puff after you stuff/Smiles for Margaret 5k Memorial Run

Sat, Nov 28 · Hackettstown, NJ Hackettstown

5k Run/Walk

From $25 Closed

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Brigantine Ugly Sweater Run & Family Frolic

Sat, Nov 28 · Brigantine, NJ Brigantine

Ugly Sweater Kids One Mile Fun RunUgly Sweater 1 Mile Walk Child 5 - 10 years oldUgly Sweater 1 Mile Walk +2

From $20 Closed

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Thanksgiving Gobble Trot Run 5K/10K/13.1 NEW JERSEY

Sat, Nov 28 · Camden, NJ Camden

Family Fun Run 1 MileVirtual Run Registration (5K/10K/13.1)5K Registration +3

From $30 Open

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Coffee Lovers Run 5K/10K/13.1 PHILADELPHIA

Sat, Nov 28 · Camden, NJ Camden

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

From $30 Open

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Coffee Lovers Run 5K/10K/13.1 NEW JERSEY

Sat, Nov 28 · 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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Thanksgiving Gobble Trot Run 5K/10K/13.1 PHILADELPHIA

Sat, Nov 28 · Camden, NJ Camden

Family Fun Run 1 Mile5K Registration5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt) +3

From $30 Open

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Westfield Turkey Trot * 5 MILE * 5280 Run * PracticeHard Mile *

Sat, Nov 28 · Westfield, NJ Westfield

5280 Run (1 Mile) - Competitive for ages 15+PracticeHard Mile - Fun Run & Walk, Open to all Ages, Awards for 14 & under5M Turkey Trot +2

From $16 Closed

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Navesink Challenge 12k & 5k

Sun, Nov 29 · Middletown, NJ Middletown

5K Race12K Race

From $34 Open Closing Soon

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3rd Annual DUCK DONUT HOLIDAY 5K AND 2K PUP STRUT

Sun, Nov 29 · Parsippany, NJ Parsippany

Holiday 2K PUP STRUT SPONSORED BY TATER BEAR TREATSHoliday Duck Donuts 5k

From $25 Open 100 spots left

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Winter Wonder Run 6K at the Institute Woods

Sat, Dec 5 · Princeton, NJ Princeton

Winter Wonder Run 6K

From $35 Closed

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Asbury Park Santa Run

Sat, Dec 5 · Asbury Park, NJ Asbury Park

5K

From $40 Closed

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Cranford Santa Run 10:15 am

Sat, Dec 5 · Cranford, NJ Cranford

12/6 Cranford Santa Donut 5K

From $30 Open

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Haddonfield Snowflake Run

Sat, Dec 5 · Haddonfield, NJ Haddonfield

5k Run/Walk

From $20 Open

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Elf 'N' Cocoa 8K/5K & 1 Mile Fun Run

Sun, Dec 6 · West Deptford, NJ West Deptford

1 Mile Kids Run5K8K Run

From $30 Open

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2026 Montclair Doughnut Run

Sun, Dec 6 · Montclair, NJ Montclair

5K Doughnut RunDoughnut Dash (for Kids)

From $25 Open

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Run for Breast Cancer 5K/10K/13.1 PHILADELPHIA

Sat, Dec 12 · Camden, NJ Camden

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

From $30 Open

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Run for Breast Cancer 5K/10K/13.1 NEW JERSEY

Sat, Dec 12 · Camden, NJ Camden

Family 1 Mile Fun Run5K RegistrationVirtual Run Registration +3

From $30 Open

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Hoboken's Jingle Bell 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run

Sat, Dec 12 · Hoboken, NJ Hoboken

5K1 Mile Fun Run

From $20 Open

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Reindeer Run 5k / Kids Fun Run

Sat, Dec 19 · Egg Harbor City, NJ Egg Harbor City

Kids Fun Run5K Run

From $20 Open

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A Merry Christmas Run 5K/10K/13.1 PHILADELPHIA

Sat, Dec 26 · Camden, NJ Camden

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

From $30 Open

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A Merry Christmas Run 5K/10K/13.1 NEW JERSEY

Sat, Dec 26 · Camden, NJ Camden

Family 1 Mile Fun RunVirtual Run Registration5K Registration +3

From $30 Open

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63rd Annual Asbury Park Polar Bear Races

Sun, Dec 27 · Asbury Park, NJ Asbury Park

Polar Bear 1 Mile RunPolar Bear 5K RacewalkPolar Bear 5K Run

From $15 Closed

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JSRC New Year’s Eve 2 Mile Twilight Fun Run/Walk & Party

Thu, Dec 31 · Manasquan, NJ Manasquan

Twilight Fun RunTwilight Party Only

From $20 Closed

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1st Day Live and Virtual 5K Run & 1 Mile Walk

Fri, Jan 1 · Fair Lawn, NJ Fair Lawn

1 Mile WalkSanctioned 5K Run / Walk

From $29 Closed

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2027 New Years 3/6 Mile Run & Pup Strut

Fri, Jan 1 · Hamilton Township, NJ Hamilton Township

2027 NEW YEAR'S 1Mile Pup Strut2027 New Years 3 Mile run2027 New Years 6 Mile run

From $30 Open

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Lebanon Borough New Year's 5K Run & Walk

Fri, Jan 1 · Lebanon, NJ Lebanon

Lebanon Borough New Year's Run 5K

From $45 Open

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Mike’s Seafood 5K Run/Walk for Autism

Sat, Feb 13 · Sea Isle City, NJ Sea Isle City

Walking-1 Mile5K Run

From $35 Open

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SUPER SUNDAY 5K AND 2K PUP STRUT

Sun, Feb 14 · Franklin Lakes, NJ Franklin Lakes

SUPER SUNDAY 2K PUP STRUT SPONSORED BY TATER BEAR TREATSSUPER SUNDAY 2K PUP STRUT SPONSORED BY TATER BEAR TREATSSUPER SUNDAY 5K +1

From $25 Open

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International Women's Day Run

Sun, Mar 7 · Ridgefield Park, NJ Ridgefield Park

Live Run Give Presents International Women's Day 5KLive Run Give Presents International Women's Day 5K

From $25 Closed

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Coach Mike O'Brien Memorial 5K St. Patrick's Day Run

Sat, Mar 13 · Denville, NJ Denville

Coach Mike O'Brien Memorial 5K St. Patrick's Day RunCoach Mike O'Brien Memorial 5K St. Patrick's Day Run

From $35 Closed

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2027 Shamrock Shuffle B'ville

Sat, Mar 20 · Bernardsville, NJ Bernardsville

2mile Walk2mile Walk5K Run +1

From $20 Closed

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Garden State 10 Miler & Cookie Chase 5k

Sun, Mar 21 · Somerset, NJ Somerset

1 Mile Kids Fun Run1 Mile Kids Fun RunCookie Chase 5K +9

From $10 Open

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30th Annual Gloucester TWP Scholarship Run-2027

Sat, Apr 10 · Blackwood, NJ Blackwood

1 Mile Fun Run/Walk1 Mile Fun Run/WalkLIVE 5K +1

From $10 Closed

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Katz JCC POWR 5K/1 Mile Walk for Parkinson's

Sun, Apr 11 · Cherry Hill, NJ Cherry Hill

POWR 1 Mile WalkPOWR 1 Mile WalkPOWR 5K Run +1

From $30 Closed

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