5K Races in New Jersey — 2026

There are 328 5K races in New Jersey scheduled for 2026. The next is the Belmar Five Mile Run in Belmar on September 4. New Jersey 5K races run primarily September through July.

St. Hubert's 5K-9 Run & Walk

Sat, Sep 19 · Madison, NJ Madison

1-Mile Walk (With Dog)VIP 1-Mile Walk (Dog Optional)1-Mile Walk (No Dog) +3

From $40 Open

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The 11th Annual Fox Hollow "Fox Trot" 5k

Sat, Sep 19 · Cherry Hill, NJ Cherry Hill

Fox Trot 5k

From $30 Open

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Manila Madness 5K Freedom Run/Ruck

Sat, Sep 19 · Raritan, NJ Raritan

Basilone 5K Freedom RunBasilone 5K Freedom RuckBasilone 5K Freedom Run (VIRTUAL)

From $30 Open

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Boys & Girls Club of Newark 5K to Wellness

Sat, Sep 19 · Newark, NJ Newark

5K Run/Walk

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Run Glasstown Octoberfest

Sat, Sep 19 · Millville, NJ Millville

Beer Mile5k5 mile

From $35 Open

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5K for Pizza: Hoboken

Sat, Sep 19 · Hoboken, NJ Hoboken

5K for Pizza: Hoboken

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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The Dustin Deckard Memorial 5k Run & 1 Mile Walk

Sat, Sep 19 · Pennsville, NJ Pennsville

1 Mile Walk5k

From $20 Open

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Berkeley Heights 5K Race and Fitness Walk for Mental Health Presented by the Kimberly Anne Wilson Foundation...Proud to be an official USATF 500 Point Event!

Sun, Sep 20 · Berkeley Heights, NJ Berkeley Heights

1.5 Mile Family Fun Fitness Walk5K

From $40 Open

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Love for Luca 5K Run/Walk

Sun, Sep 20 · Middletown, NJ Middletown

5K Run/Walk (timed)Kids Fun Run Dash Races

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Run for Pie 5K Presented by Live Run Give LLC

Sun, Sep 20 · Bridgewater, NJ Bridgewater

Run for Pie 5K

From $30 Open

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John Samra Memorial 5K Run & 1 Mile Family Fun Run/Walk

Sun, Sep 20 · Clifton, NJ Clifton

1M Walk/Fun Run5k

From $35 Closed

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18th Annual Race for Recovery 5K Run & Fun Walk

Sun, Sep 20 · Pennsauken Township, NJ Pennsauken Township

5K RunFun Walk

From $25 Open

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Donut Stop Running - Bound Brook PBA Local 380 5K

Sun, Sep 20 · Bound Brook, NJ Bound Brook

Donut Stop Running Bound Brook PBA Local 380 5k Run/Walk

From $40 Open

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ShopRite of Hunterdon County 30th Anniversary Run for Hunger

Sun, Sep 20 · Flemington, NJ Flemington

3K Walk5k Run

From $20 Open

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Ray Coleman Memorial 5K

Sun, Sep 20 · Lincroft, NJ Lincroft

1 Mile Family Fun RunRay Coleman Memorial 5K

From $25 Open

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Run the Vineyards Saddlehill Winery 5K

Sun, Sep 20 · Voorhees, NJ Voorhees

5K

From $44 Open

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Jack's Hydrant Hustle and One Mile Family Walk

Sun, Sep 20 · Wildwood, NJ Wildwood

Jack's Hydrant Hustle Family One Mile WalkJack's Hydrant Hustle 5KJack's Hydrant Hustle SPONSOR

From $25 Open

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Run for the Animals

Sat, Sep 26 · Bridgeton, NJ Bridgeton

1 Mile Walk5K Run

From $35 Open

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

Sat, Sep 26 · Woodbury, NJ Woodbury

1mile Fun Run/Walk5k

From $20 Open

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Lace Up for LUCY Camden 5K

Sat, Sep 26 · Camden, NJ Camden

5K Run/Walk

From $40 Open

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Celebrate A Life 5K Walk

Sat, Sep 26 · Augusta, NJ Augusta

5K WalkVendor TableMemorial Marker

From $25 Open

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Keyport 5K

Sat, Sep 26 · Keyport, NJ Keyport

5K - Military Discount5K

From $25 Open

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Evesham Education Foundation 5K & Color Run

Sat, Sep 26 · Marlton, NJ Marlton

1 Mile Walk + Color Run1 Mile Walk5K + Color Run +2

From $25 Open

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Newstead 5K

Sat, Sep 26 · South Orange, NJ South Orange

Newstead 5K IN PERSON RUNNewstead 5K VIRTUAL RUN/WALKNewstead 5K IN-PERSON WALK

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Friends of the Poor® Walk - St. Vincent de Paul, St. Catharine Conference, Spring Lake, NJ

Sat, Sep 26 · Spring Lake, NJ Spring Lake

Friends of the Poor® Walk - SVdP St. Catharine Conference

From $25 Open

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GR8FUL4LIFE 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Sep 26 · Colts Neck, NJ Colts Neck

GR8FUL4LIFE 1 Mile WalkGR8FUL4LIFE 5K WalkGR8FUL4LIFE 5K Run

From $30 Open

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Maple Shade Color Run

Sat, Sep 26 · Maple Shade, NJ Maple Shade

1.4 Mile Color Run/Walk

From $20 Open

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Run the Legacy 5k

Sat, Sep 26 · Egg Harbor City, NJ Egg Harbor City

Kids Fun Run5K

From $10 Open

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Cedar Run's Trails, Tails & Ales: 5k Charity Trail Run & Beer Garden

Sat, Sep 26 · Medford, NJ Medford

5k Runner - Adult5K Runner - Under 21T-Shirt & Supporter Pass +1

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Firefighter Bob Kochka 5K Run/Walk / Hearts For Harper

Sat, Sep 26 · Bloomingdale, NJ Bloomingdale

Firefighter bobkochka5K Run/Walk - Hearts for Harper

From $30 Open

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Poopy Doo's Animal Rescue's 3rd Annual Rainbow Bridge 5K and Walk

Sat, Sep 26 · Hainesport, NJ Hainesport

Rainbow Bridge Walk (T-Shirt Only)Rainbow Bridge 5K Registration

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Footsteps For Families

Sat, Sep 26 · New Brunswick, NJ New Brunswick

1 Mile Walk5K Run and Walk

From $10 Open

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Run To Remember 5K

Sat, Sep 26 · Verona, NJ Verona

Run To Remember 5K

From $30 Open

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Historic Allentown 5K

Sat, Sep 26 · Allentown, NJ Allentown

Historic Allentown Fun Run7th Annual Historic Allentown 5K

From $15 Open

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Lake Como Day 5k

Sat, Sep 26 · Lake Como, NJ Lake Como

Lake Como Day 5k

From $30 Open

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Pink Witches 5K Run/Walk

Sun, Sep 27 · Denville, NJ Denville

Pink Witches 5K

From $30 Open

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Greenwich Craft Faire 5k and 1 Mile Race

Sun, Sep 27 · Greenwich, NJ Greenwich

1 Mile Run/Walk5 mile5k

From $25 Open

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Mayor's Day 5K Run/Walk

Sun, Sep 27 · Union Township, NJ Union Township

Mayor's Day 5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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Ho-Ho-Kus Education Foundation presents the 21st Annual Richard's Run HHK 5K: Sunday, September 27th, 2026

Sun, Sep 27 · Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ Ho-Ho-Kus

Individual 5k

From $35 Closed

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SJA 5K

Sun, Sep 27 · Hammonton, NJ Hammonton

1 Mile Fun Run/Walk5K Run

From $30 Open

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Cresskill 5K

Sun, Sep 27 · Cresskill, NJ Cresskill

Diaper DashCresskill 5K

From $15 Open 10 spots left

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

Sun, Sep 27 · 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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RWJBarnabas Health Running with the Devils 5K Run & Walk 2026

Thu, Oct 1 · West Orange, NJ West Orange

RWJBarnabas Health Running with the Devils 5K Skate @ Codey ArenaRWJBarnabas Health Running with the Devils 5K Run & Walk – VIRTUAL - October 1 - November 1, 2026RWJBarnabas Health Running with the Devils 5K Run @ Cherry Lane/South Mountain Reservation – November 1, 2026 +1

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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TNBC Foundation Virtual 5K

Thu, Oct 1 · Your Town, NJ Your Town

TNBC Foundation Virtual 5K 2026

From $25 Closed

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RRCW Race Down Broad Street 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 3 · Woodbury, NJ Woodbury

2-Mile Fun WalkRace Down Broad Street 5K

From $15 Open

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Shore AC Adult Cross Country Series

Sat, Oct 3 · Holmdel, NJ Holmdel

Week 1 - Big Brook ParkWeek 4 - Tatum Park (Holland Road entrance)Week 3 - Holmdel Park +4

From $10 Open

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Genesis Centers: Walk the Talk, the Christopher Schultes 5K Run/Walk for Recovery

Sat, Oct 3 · Pennsauken, NJ Pennsauken

5K Walk (Students age 11-17)5K Walk (Adult 18+)5K Run (Adult 18+) +1

From $20 Open

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Just Us Girls 5K

Sat, Oct 3 · Manasquan, NJ Manasquan

5K Walker5K Mother Daughter Category5K Runner

From $35 Closed

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Elmer Library Harvest Day 5k Run

Sat, Oct 3 · Elmer, NJ Elmer

Elmer Library 5k Race

From $30 Open

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Isaiah House Family Color Run

Sat, Oct 3 · Maplewood, NJ Maplewood

Isaiah House Color Walk/Run

From $15 Open

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