5K Races in New Jersey — 2026

There are 257 5K races in New Jersey scheduled for 2026. The next is the Delanco River Run in Delanco on October 24. New Jersey 5K races run primarily October.

Englewood Cliffs 5K

Sun, Oct 25 · Englewood Cliffs, NJ Englewood Cliffs

Fun Run5K

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Dominic DiCarlo Memorial 5k & 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 31 · Woodbury, NJ Woodbury

1mile Fun Run/Walk5k

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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3rd Annual Patriot 5K - Halloween Edition

Sat, Oct 31 · Stanhope, NJ Stanhope

3rd Annual Patriot 5K - Halloween Edition2nd Annual Patriot 5K

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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The Jack Walsh Great Pumpkin Certified 5K Race and Family Fun Walk - Watchung Hills Regional Municipal Alliance

Sat, Oct 31 · Watchung, NJ Watchung

Festival Time Kids 14 & under Walk - The Jack Walsh Great Pumpkin Family Fun Fitness Walk #2Festival Time Adult Walk - The Jack Walsh Great Pumpkin Family Fun Fitness Walk #2Adult Walk - The Jack Walsh Great Pumpkin Family Fun Fitness Walk +3

From $5 Open Closing Soon

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Tomorrows Children's Fund 11th Annual Join Hands 5K

Sat, Oct 31 · Ridgewood, NJ Ridgewood

11th Annual Tomorrows Children's Fund Join Hands 5K - In person WALK ONLY11th Annual Tomorrows Children's Fund Join Hands 5K - Virtual11th Annual Tomorrows Children's Fund Join Hands 5K - In person RUN +1

From $5 Open Closing Soon

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

Sun, Nov 1 · Monmouth Junction, NJ Monmouth Junction

1 Mile Walk5K

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Run the Vineyards - Laurita 5K

Sun, Nov 1 · New Egypt, NJ New Egypt

5K

From $42 Open Closing Soon

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Next Play Athletic Foundation 5k

Sun, Nov 1 · Seaside Heights, NJ Seaside Heights

1 mile kid fun runNext Play Athletic Foundation 5k

From $25 Closed

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8th Annual Totowa Turkey Trot 5K

Sun, Nov 1 · Totowa, NJ Totowa

8th Annual Totowa Turkey Trot 5KVirtual Totowa Turkey Trot

From $30 Closed

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Croissant & Cafe 5K Run & Walk

Sun, Nov 1 · Ridgefield Park, NJ Ridgefield Park

Croissant & Cafe 5K

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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SJA / Brittany Rodio Foundation - "Run For Your Health"

Sun, Nov 1 · Hammonton, NJ Hammonton

1 Mile Fun Run"Run For Your Health" 5K

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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8th Annual Totowa Turkey Trot 5k Challenge and 1-Mile Fun Run

Sun, Nov 1 · Totowa, NJ Totowa

Virtual Totowa Turkey Trot 5K8th Annual Totowa Turkey Trot 5K

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Veterans Day 5K Run / 1Mile Walk

Sat, Nov 7 · Mullica Hill, NJ Mullica Hill

1 Mile Walk Civilians1 Mile Walk Veterans and Active Military, Youth 17 and Under5K Run Civilians +1

From $20 Open

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Dash4DESSH 2026

Sat, Nov 7 · Anywhere, NJ Anywhere

Dash4DESSH 2026

From $0 Closed

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Trot for Troops 5K or 1Mi Walk

Sat, Nov 7 · Beverly, NJ Beverly

1 Mile5K

From $25 Open

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Fearless Together Walk/Run 5K

Sat, Nov 7 · Sewell, NJ Sewell

Fearless Together 5K

From $25 Open

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Saint James Almost Winter Classic 5K

Sat, Nov 7 · Basking Ridge, NJ Basking Ridge

Varsity Boys Race 2400M (Grades 6-8)JV Girls Race 2400M (Grades 3-6)JV Boys Race 2400M (Grades 3-6) +2

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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Sacred Heart Church 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Nov 7 · Lyndhurst, NJ Lyndhurst

Sacred Heart Church 5K Run/Walk

From $40 Open

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Evesham Education Foundation 5K & Color Run

Sat, Nov 7 · Marlton, NJ Marlton

1 Mile Walk1 Mile Walk + Color Run5K + Color Run +2

From $25 Open

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Legwork For Lungs

Sat, Nov 7 · New Brunswick, NJ New Brunswick

1Mi Walk5K Run

From $10 Closed

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Trail of Two Cities 5k Run/Walk

Sat, Nov 7 · Ocean City/Somers Point, NJ Ocean City/Somers Point

5KU5K

Closed

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Race to Build 5K and 1-Mile Walk

Sat, Nov 7 · Ridgefield Park, NJ Ridgefield Park

Race to Build 1 Mile WalkRace to Build 5K

From $25 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 Closing Soon

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Rochelle Park Turkey Trot

Sat, Nov 7 · Rochelle Park, NJ Rochelle Park

5K Run/Walk

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Edison to India 5K Dash-or-Dally

Sat, Nov 7 · Edison, NJ Edison

5k | 3.1 miles - Virtual (Early Bird Pricing. Age-based discounts and coupons applied at checkout | Age based discounts: 21 and under: $15, 65 and older: $20)5k | 3.1 miles - Virtual (Age-based discounts and coupons applied at checkout | Age based discounts: 21 and under: $20, 65 and older: $25)5k | 3.1 miles - Runners only (Age-based discounts and coupons applied at checkout | Age based discounts: 21 and under: $20, 65 and older: $25) +3

From $25 Open

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Beyond the Pappus, Walk to Remember...

Sun, Nov 8 · Verona, NJ Verona

Beyond the Pappus, Walk to Remember...

From $30 Open

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11th Annual Hero 5K Run/Walk

Sun, Nov 8 · Paramus, NJ Paramus

Robert Dyer Kids 1K Fun runHERO 5KVirtual HERO 5k

From $15 Open

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R.E.W.A.R Walk-a-Thon

Sun, Nov 8 · Bloomfield, NJ Bloomfield

R.E.W.A.R. Walk-a-Thon – 1 Mile Walk

From $25 Open

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Belleville Veterans Day 5K Run/Walk

Sun, Nov 8 · Belleville, NJ Belleville

5k Run

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Veterans Day 5K

Sun, Nov 8 · Audubon, NJ Audubon

Veterans Day 5K

From $20 Open

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The Steve Hammond Homebound Hustle 5K & 1-Mile Walk

Sun, Nov 8 · Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ Parsippany-Troy Hills

Homebound Hustle 1-Mile WalkHomebound Hustle 5K RunVirtual 5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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4th Annual Allie’s Army 5K Run / Walk to benefit the Brunas family

Sun, Nov 8 · Brick, NJ Brick

2.5K Walk / Fun Run5K Run

From $50 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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Bill Bruno Alumni Cross Country Run

Sat, Nov 14 · Holmdel, NJ Holmdel

Bill Bruno 3K RaceBill Bruno 5K Race

From $12 Open

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Dash of Hope

Sat, Nov 14 · Avalon, NJ Avalon

Dash of Hope

From $25 Open

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Weehawken 5K Walk/Run for Food Justice

Sat, Nov 14 · Weehawken, NJ Weehawken

1 Mile Fun Run5K Run in under 30 min5K Walk/run in over 30 Min

From $30 Open

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Cross Keys Runway 5K

Sat, Nov 14 · Williamstown, NJ Williamstown

1M Walk5K Run

From $17 Closed

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Turkey Trot 5K for WTPS Unified Sports® sponsored by Wayne Special Parents Association

Sat, Nov 14 · Wayne, NJ Wayne

Turkey Trot 5K for WTPS Unified Unified Sports® Program

From $25 Open

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Rag Tag 5k

Sat, Nov 14 · Red Bank, NJ Red Bank

Rag Tag 5k

From $20 Open

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Keyport 5K

Sat, Nov 14 · Keyport, NJ Keyport

5K5K - Military Discount

From $25 Open

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Cpl. Marc T. Ryan Memorial/MC-LEF 5k Run/Walk

Sat, Nov 14 · Gloucester City, NJ Gloucester City

Virtual 5k5k RunWalk

From $25 Open

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Old Mill 2 Mile Family Fun Run

Sat, Nov 14 · Sea Girt, NJ Sea Girt

2 Mile2 Mile Fun Run - Wall Twp School District Staff Only

From $15 Open

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5k Stampede through Clifton

Sun, Nov 15 · Clifton, NJ Clifton

Live in Person 5K

From $25 Open

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H.I.P.H.O.P. Presents the 27th Annual 5K Fun Run/Walk (Hybrid Event)

Sun, Nov 15 · Piscataway, NJ Piscataway

HIPHOP VIRTUAL 5K Fun Run/WalkHIPHOP "Live" In Person 5K Fun Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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Howell Turkey Trot

Sun, Nov 15 · Howell, NJ Howell

Howell Turkey Trot- 2 mileHowell Turkey Trot- 5k

From $25 Closed

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Mr100summers WNY Inaugural 5k

Sun, Nov 15 · West New York, NJ West New York

5K Run/Walk (Virtual)5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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Last Chance XC Championships

Sun, Nov 15 · Clark, NJ Clark

Youth 3kBoys, Girls, or Co-Ed 5k Team (3 runners)Open 5k (all ages) +3

From $15 Open

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Footsteps for Fred Timed 1.5 & 5K

Sun, Nov 15 · Lake Hopatcong, NJ Lake Hopatcong

Footsteps for Fred 1.5 MileFootsteps for Fred 5K

From $26 Open Closing Soon

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GOTR NJ North Fall 5K

Sun, Nov 15 · Augusta, NJ Augusta

GOTR NJ North Fall 5K

From $35 Open

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FunAPalooza

Mon, Nov 16 · Asbury Park, NJ Asbury Park

FunAPalooza

From $20 Open

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