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.

THE CALDWELL CLASSIC 5K RUN/WALK & FAMILY FUN RUN

Sat, May 16 · West Caldwell, NJ West Caldwell

1 Mile Fun Run (not timed)5K RUN/WALK (timed)

From $25 Open

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GNI Center for Chiari and Syringomyelia - 5K Run, Walk, and Roll

Sat, May 16 · Cherry Hill, NJ Cherry Hill

GNI Center for Chiari and Syringomyelia - 5K Run, Walk, and Roll

From $40 Open

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Walter Pierson 5K

Sat, May 16 · West Deptford, NJ West Deptford

1 mile Fun WalkWalter Pierson 5K

From $10 Open

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A Walk for Julie- Memorial Walk/5k Run

Sat, May 16 · Seaside Park, NJ Seaside Park

Walk- Youth (6-20) *Includes T-shirt,Food,Door prize ticketWalk- Adult (21+) *includes, T-shirt,Drink ticket,Food, Door Prize ticket

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Jadon Strong 5K

Sat, May 16 · Mount Laurel, NJ Mount Laurel

Jadon Strong 5K

From $0 Open

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2nd Annual Gaudreau 5K & Family Fun Day

Sat, May 16 · Sewell, NJ Sewell

2 Mile Walk5K RunVirtual 5K +3

From $10 Open 30 spots left

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Run4Rare 5K / 1K

Sat, May 16 · Bridgewater, NJ Bridgewater

5K Run/WalkVirtual 5K / 1KNon-Runner +3

From $15 Open

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Muck City Scramble

Sat, May 16 · Mount Holly, NJ Mount Holly

Muck City Scramble 1 Mile WalkMuck City Scramble 5K

From $25 Open

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Marine Corps Run for Freedom 5K Run, Walk, or Ruck

Sat, May 16 · Freehold, NJ Freehold

5K Run5K Ruck5K Veterans Division Run +2

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Centerton Fire Company Ed Myers Sr. Memorial 5K

Sat, May 16 · Pittsgrove, NJ Pittsgrove

1M Walk5K

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Boots On the Ground Charity Fun Walk-Run 5K or 10k

Sat, May 16 · Augusta, NJ Augusta

5K10K

From $35 Open

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Bikes & Beers Wildwood

Sat, May 16 · Wildwood, NJ Wildwood

6 MILE - (9:45 AM Start Time)15 MILE - (9:30 AM Start Time)30 MILE - (8:30 AM Start Time) +4

From $29 Open

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JCC Dash & Splash 5K & Pool Party: In memory of Chairoj Raviwong

Sat, May 16 · Bridgewater, NJ Bridgewater

Dash and Splash 3K and Pool PartyDash and Splash-5K and Pool PartyDash and Splash-Kids Dash and 5K (ages 5 and under) DAY OF REGISTRATION ONLY +4

From $10 Open

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Cardio for Cosmo Memorial 5K/1Mile

Sat, May 16 · Burlington, NJ Burlington

1 Mile5K

From $25 Open

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Girls on the Run Spring 5K

Sat, May 16 · Sparta, NJ Sparta

Girls on the Run Spring 5K

From $35 Open

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Walk the Talk 5K Run & 1 Mile Walk

Sun, May 17 · West Deptford, NJ West Deptford

1 Mile Walk5K Kids (12 & under)5K

From $25 Open

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Vernon 5k In Memory of Adrienn Kovacs

Sun, May 17 · Vernon, NJ Vernon

Kids MileVernon 5k In Memory of Adrienn Kovacs

From $25 Open

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Walk4Friends

Sun, May 17 · Marlboro, NJ Marlboro

Walk4Friends 2026

From $0 Open

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MRCC/Trail Conference 5K

Sun, May 17 · Mahwah, NJ Mahwah

3K Walk5K Run

From $30 Open

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Making Tracks for South 5K

Sun, May 17 · Lambertville, NJ Lambertville

2K Fitness WalkMaking Tracks for South 5K Run

From $20 Open Closing Soon 100 spots left

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Rage Run: 5K for PPMNJ

Sun, May 17 · South Orange, NJ South Orange

Rage Run: 5K for PPMNJRage Run, Walk, or Roll: 1 Mile for PPMNJ

From $25 Open

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Roar And Walk / Run 5K

Sun, May 17 · Piscataway, NJ Piscataway

Roar And Walk / Run 5K

From $50 Open

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NJT 5K Run

Sun, May 17 · Clark, NJ Clark

NJT 5K Run

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Good Grief's 5K Run & Walk - Princeton Area

Sun, May 17 · West Windsor, NJ West Windsor

Walk5K RunKids Dash +1

From $10 Closed

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Greta's Run 5K & Memory Walk

Sun, May 17 · Westfield, NJ Westfield

Greta's Run 5K5K with StrollerVirtual 5K +2

From $15 Open

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Friends of TJ 5K Fun Run

Sun, May 17 · Wyckoff, NJ Wyckoff

Friends of TJ 5K Fun Run

From $35 Open

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Cranford Pizza Run 5K

Sun, May 17 · Cranford, NJ Cranford

Cranford Pizza 5K

From $30 Open

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9th Annual Om Memorial 5K Run and 1 Mile Walk

Sun, May 17 · Monroe Township, NJ Monroe Township

Om Memorial 1 Mile WalkOm Memorial 5K Run

From $12 Open Closing Soon

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Code 5k: Answering the Call

Sun, May 17 · Mountainside, NJ Mountainside

Code 5k: Answering the Call - Kids Fun RunCode 5k: Answering the Call - 5k RunCode 5k: Answering the Call - 5k Walk

From $20 Open

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Kiwimbi 5k/10k Run-Walk

Sun, May 17 · Bridgewater, NJ Bridgewater

5K Fun Walk5K10K +1

From $25 Open

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The Jersey City Spring Half Marathon, 10K, 5K

Sun, May 17 · Jersey City, NJ Jersey City

5k10kHALF

From $50 Open

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Demarest 5K

Sun, May 17 · Demarest, NJ Demarest

Demarest 5K OnlyPrincipal's Challenge (includes 5K) CRS/LLE/DMS Students: $60 per Individual Child, or $130 Family Value Rate (3 - 5 family members)

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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2026 Geo Foundation 4th Annual 5K Run & 1 Mile Walk

Sun, May 17 · Bloomfield, NJ Bloomfield

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From $75 Open

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Legal Runaround 5K, 3K Poker Walk, & Kids Dashes

Thu, May 21 · Bridgewater, NJ Bridgewater

3K Poker Walk5K RunKids Dashes

From $6 Open Closing Soon

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The Spring Lake 5 Mile Run

Fri, May 22 · Spring Lake, NJ Spring Lake

Spring Lake 5 Mile RaceKids' Races

From $20 Open

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Mommy B Crusaders Youth 5K Run & 1-Mile Walk

Sat, May 23 · Thorofare, NJ Thorofare

1 Mile Fun Walk5K Run

From $35 Open

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Memorial Day Run 5K/10K/13.1 PHILADELPHIA

Sat, May 23 · Camden, NJ Camden

Family 1 Mile Fun Run5K RegistrationVirtual Run Registration +3

From $30 Open

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Memorial Beach Challenge

Sat, May 23 · Ocean City, NJ Ocean City

Individual Challenge

Closed

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

Sat, May 23 · Camden, NJ Camden

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

From $30 Open

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Memorial Day Run 5K/10K/13.1 NEW JERSEY

Sat, May 23 · Camden, NJ Camden

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

From $30 Open

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

Sat, May 23 · Camden, NJ Camden

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

From $30 Open

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YOU THIRSTY 5K (EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION)

Sat, May 23 · Pennsauken, NJ Pennsauken

You Thirsty 5k

From $38 Open

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THE GREAT AMERICAN COOKIE 3 AND 6 MILE RACE- THE RUN TO REMEMBER

Sat, May 23 · Hamilton Township, NJ Hamilton Township

STRUT TO REMEMBER PUP STRUTRUN TO REMEBER 3 MILERRUN TO REMEMBER 6 MILER

From $25 Closed

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North Jersey Pop Warner Memorial Day 5K Run/Walk

Sat, May 23 · Roselle, NJ Roselle

5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Run to Remember

Sun, May 24 · Wildwood, NJ Wildwood

1Mile5K

From $30 Open

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Kenny Wayland Memorial 5K & 10K Run

Sun, May 24 · Ventnor City, NJ Ventnor City

Fun Walk (1 MILE)5K10K

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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North Brunswick Memorial Day 5K Run/ Walk

Mon, May 25 · North Brunswick, NJ North Brunswick

5K Walk5K RunChildrens Dash

From $5 Open Closing Soon

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Medford Lakes Colony Memorial Day 5K Run

Mon, May 25 · Medford Lakes, NJ Medford Lakes

Medford Lakes Colony Memorial Day 5K

From $15 Open

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Riverside 5K Remembrance Run

Mon, May 25 · Riverside, NJ Riverside

Riverside 5K Remembrance Run

From $30 Open

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Rockin' Breakfast Run 5K - Step Up for The Arc of Somerset County!

Sat, May 30 · Bridgewater Township, NJ Bridgewater Township

5K Run 9 am StartWalk 10:30 am Start

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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