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.

Sister2Sister Breast Cancer Run/Walk 4Life

Sat, Oct 3 · Somerset, NJ Somerset

Sister2Sister Breast Cancer Run/Walk 4Life

From $20 Open

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Roaring Faith 5k

Sat, Oct 3 · Somerdale, NJ Somerdale

Roaring Faith 5K

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Fairton 5K Run & The "Mikey" Mile Walk & Bikes for Bellies

Sat, Oct 3 · Fairton, NJ Fairton

The 1 Mile "Mikey" WalkBikes For BelliesFairton 5K Run

From $20 Open

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Joseph's House 5K to End Homelessness

Sat, Oct 3 · Pennsauken, NJ Pennsauken

1-Mile Walk5K Walk or Run

From $30 Open

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FOC 5K Run/Walk/Pray

Sat, Oct 3 · Camden, NJ Camden

1 Mile WalkFOC 5K

From $25 Open

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Hope Hustle 5K for Breast Cancer Research

Sat, Oct 3 · Bloomfield, NJ Bloomfield

Hope Hustle 5K for Breast Cancer Research

From $35 Open

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OFS 5K Run & Ride

Sat, Oct 3 · Riverton, NJ Riverton

5K Run5K Fun Bike Ride

From $30 Open

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21 Down Buddy Walk 2026

Sat, Oct 3 · Wildwood, NJ Wildwood

21 Down Buddy Walk Participant21 Down Virtual WalkersParticipant with Down Syndrome

From $0 Open

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Pat Magovern Shillelagh 5K Race & One-Mile Walk

Sat, Oct 3 · Lake Como, NJ Lake Como

Shillelagh One-Mile Walk for 11 Yr and YoungerShillelagh One-Mile Walk for 12 Yr and OlderPat Magovern Shillelagh 5K

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Roll Over MS New Jersey

Sat, Oct 3 · Bridgewater,, NJ Bridgewater,

Roll Over MS New Jersey

From $25 Closed

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Panther Prowl 5K & Fun Run

Sat, Oct 3 · Bridgeton, NJ Bridgeton

1 Mile Fun Run/Walk5K Run

From $25 Open

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Mendham Harvest Hustle 2026

Sat, Oct 3 · Mendham, NJ Mendham

Harvest Hustle Kids Fun RunHarvest Hustle 5K Run

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Annual OCC Viking 5K And Fun Run

Sun, Oct 4 · Toms River, NJ Toms River

Health WalkFun Run5K Run

From $5 Open

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P.G. Chambers School Walk.Run.Roll.

Sun, Oct 4 · Florham Park, NJ Florham Park

P.G. Chambers School Walk.Run.Roll.P.G. Chambers School Children's Race

From $30 Open

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Mantua VFW Live and Virtual 5K & 1 Mile "Running for Vets" - 2026

Sun, Oct 4 · Mantua, NJ Mantua

Live 1 Mile WalkLive 1 Mile Walk -StudentLive 5K - Student +2

From $20 Open

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Waves of Education 6th Annual 5k Run/Walk & Family Fun

Sun, Oct 4 · Clark, NJ Clark

5K Run/Walk & Family Fun Event5K - VirtualFamily Fun Only (Children 12 & Under)

From $15 Open

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Eden Autism 5K & Fun Run/Walk

Sun, Oct 4 · Princeton, NJ Princeton

1-Mile Fun Run/Walk5KVirtual 5K

From $35 Open

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Wrobo Run, 28th Annual Wrobo 5K Run/Walk

Sun, Oct 4 · Lake Hopatcong, NJ Lake Hopatcong

5K

From $40 Open

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Fred Torres Memorial 5K

Sun, Oct 4 · Woodland Park, NJ Woodland Park

2 Mile Walk5KVirtual 5K +1

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Bob Hendricks Memorial 5k Run/Walk

Sun, Oct 4 · Bedminster, NJ Bedminster

Bob Hendricks Memorial 5k Run/WalkBob Hendricks Memorial 5k Run/Walk -- VIRTUAL OPTION

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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STERBENZ RUN FOR THE PICKLES 5K AND 2K PUP STRUT & STROLL

Sun, Oct 4 · Washington, NJ Washington

STERBENZ RUN FOR THE PICKLES 2K WALK/STROLLSTERBENZ RUN FOR THE PICKLES 2K PUP STRUTSTERBENZ RUN FOR THE PICKLES 5K

From $25 Open

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Carlos Negron Memorial Run

Sun, Oct 4 · Jersey City, NJ Jersey City

Carlos Negron Memorial Run 5K (Timed)

From $25 Open

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Walk & Run for Women's Cancers

Sun, Oct 4 · Paramus, NJ Paramus

Virtual Walk & Run for Women's Cancers5K Run for Women's Cancers **NEW THIS YEAR**7th Annual Walk for Women's Cancers

From $10 Open

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Old Tappan Emergency Services - Superhero 5k

Sun, Oct 4 · Old Tappan, NJ Old Tappan

5k Walk5k RunSidekick Kiddie Dash

From $0 Open

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Norwood Day 5k

Sun, Oct 4 · Norwood, NJ Norwood

Norwood 5K Run and Walk "Bergen's Fast and Flat"

From $30 Closed

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Run for Roselle 5K: Battle of the Decades – 70s • 80s • 90s

Sat, Oct 10 · Roselle, NJ Roselle

Run for Roselle 5K: Battle of the Decades – 70s • 80s • 90s

From $35 Open

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Eleventh Annual Robot Run

Sat, Oct 10 · West Deptford, NJ West Deptford

1M WalkRobot Run 5k

From $30 Open

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National Brain Tumor Society Race For Hope

Sat, Oct 10 · Merchantville, NJ Merchantville

Timed 5KUntimed Walk

From $25 Closed

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Living Recovery Network 5K

Sat, Oct 10 · Mount Laurel, NJ Mount Laurel

5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Run for Liberty 5K

Sat, Oct 10 · Jersey City, NJ Jersey City

5K Walk5K Run

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Grace-In-Motion's 13th Annual Run for the Kids 5k/2k

Sat, Oct 10 · Fort Lee, NJ Fort Lee

2K Walk2K Walk (Age 4-12)5K Run

From $20 Open

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Sea Turtle Race: Cold Stun Run

Sat, Oct 10 · West Orange, NJ West Orange

Family Fun Walk5k Run

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Oradell 5K - 2026

Sat, Oct 10 · Oradell, NJ Oradell

1 Mile Family Fun Run/Walk5K Run/Walk

From $20 Open

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In This Family No One Fights Alone Breast Cancer Awareness 5K Run

Sat, Oct 10 · Woodland Park, NJ Woodland Park

In This Family No One Fights Alone Breast Cancer Awareness 5K Run

From $20 Open

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Talon Trot 5K & Fun Run

Sat, Oct 10 · Galloway, NJ Galloway

Talon Trot 5KYoung Alumni 5K (2017-2026)Student 5K

From $15 Open

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Donut Dash 5k/2k walk

Sat, Oct 10 · Hackettstown, NJ Hackettstown

Donut Dash 2K WalkDonut Dash 5K Run

From $15 Open

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Abundant Grace 5K

Sat, Oct 10 · Princeton Junction, NJ Princeton Junction

Abundant Grace 5K

From $30 Closed

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PET PALOOZA 2K PUP STRUT

Sat, Oct 10 · Manville, NJ Manville

PET PALOOZA 2K PUP STRUT- SPONSORED BY GROOMINGTON EATS

From $30 Open

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Paw Prints PetFest & 5K

Sat, Oct 10 · Eastampton, NJ Eastampton

5K Walk5K Run (Youth)5K Run (Adult) +1

From $20 Open

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Running With Rotary 5K

Sat, Oct 10 · Mount Arlington, NJ Mount Arlington

Running With Rotary Remembering Officer Joe Wargo Run for our 8th Grade!

From $35 Open 95 spots left

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Family & Community Services of Somerset County "Taking Strides Towards Wellness" 5k Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 10 · Bridgewater, NJ Bridgewater

5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Lincoln Park LP-250 5K

Sat, Oct 10 · Lincoln Park, NJ Lincoln Park

Lincoln Park USA-250 WalkLincoln Park USA-250 5K

From $35 Open

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Always Ready 5K

Sat, Oct 10 · Cape May, NJ Cape May

5K Run3K Always Ready K9Virtual 5K +1

From $35 Open

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Race to Cure Sarcoma New Jersey

Sun, Oct 11 · West Orange, NJ West Orange

5K Run or 1 Mile Walk (Untimed) - Child (Ages 6-12)5K Run or 1 Mile Walk (Untimed) - AdultVirtual - Child +3

From $10 Open

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Bighearted 5K

Sun, Oct 11 · Denville, NJ Denville

1 Mile Fun Run - UntimedVirtual 5K5K Run/Walk +1

From $30 Open

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Batsto Village 5K

Sun, Oct 11 · Hammonton, NJ Hammonton

1 Mile WalkBatsto Village 5K

From $20 Open

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BookSmiles 5K & 1 Mile Walk for Literacy

Sun, Oct 11 · Cherry Hill, NJ Cherry Hill

1 Mile Walk5K

From $35 Open

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Stephanie Berman 5k Run

Sun, Oct 11 · Hightstown, NJ Hightstown

Stephanie Berman 5K Run

From $35 Open

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Book it for Books 5K

Sun, Oct 11 · Edison, NJ Edison

Book it for Books 5K Run and Walk

From $26 Open Closing Soon

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Bonita Stanton, M.D., Memorial 5K

Sun, Oct 11 · Bloomfield, NJ Bloomfield

5K

From $30 Open

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