5K Races in New Jersey — 2026

There are 335 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.

Mischief on the River 5k

Sun, Oct 11 · Frenchtown, NJ Frenchtown

Mischief on the River 5k

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Cerebral Palsy Awareness 5K

Sun, Oct 11 · Hamilton, NJ Hamilton

5K Run/WalkVirtual 5K Run/Walk

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Detective James Ciampi Memorial Run

Sun, Oct 11 · Fairfield, NJ Fairfield

DETECTIVE JAMES CIAMPI MEMORIAL RUN

From $45 Open

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5K Fun Run/Walk for Blood Clot Awareness

Sun, Oct 11 · Pennsauken, NJ Pennsauken

2026 5K Fun Run/Walk for Blood Clot Awareness

From $25 Closed

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Revolutionary Mile

Thu, Oct 15 · Trenton, NJ Trenton

1.55 Mile RunHistoric Footsetps

From $35 Open

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St. Paul School of Princeton Lion's Chase 5K & Fun Run

Fri, Oct 16 · Pennington, NJ Pennington

Kids Fun RunDog Registration - 5K Run/Walk5K Run/Walk +4

From $10 Open

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Ian's Run

Sat, Oct 17 · West Deptford, NJ West Deptford

Ian's 2-Mile WalkIan's Run 5KKids Fun Run

From $10 Open

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3DPT Oktoberfest 5K

Sat, Oct 17 · Medford, NJ Medford

3DPT 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk3DPT Oktoberfest 5K

From $20 Open

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5k RUN/WALK FOR COMPLETION

Sat, Oct 17 · Wanaque, NJ Wanaque

5k Run/Walk for Completion - VIRTUAL5k Run/Walk For Completion

From $25 Open

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Trick or Trot - 9th Annual Airmen Helping Airmen 5k Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 17 · Egg Harbor Township, NJ Egg Harbor Township

Trick or Trot - 9th Annual Airmen Helping Airmen 5k Run/Walk

From $25 Closed

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Pat's Miles for Moms

Sat, Oct 17 · Roselle, NJ Roselle

5K Run/WalkKids Dash

From $15 Open

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2nd Annual Dyamond Fitness and Connie Dwyer Foundation: Breast Cancer 5k and Walk

Sat, Oct 17 · West Orange, NJ West Orange

5k Run/1 Mile Walk

From $25 Closed

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Harrington Park Fall Spectacular - 24th Annual

Sat, Oct 17 · Harrington Park, NJ Harrington Park

Mile Fun Run5k Run/WalkKiddie Dash

From $5 Open

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Run For Edgarton 5k

Sat, Oct 17 · Newfield, NJ Newfield

1 Mile Fun Run/WALK5k

From $20 Open

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Spooktacular Almost 4 Mile Fun Run

Sat, Oct 17 · Manasquan, NJ Manasquan

Spooktacular 2 Mile Walk/RunSpooktacular Almost 4 Mile Fun Run

From $30 Open

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CROSS Town 5K Walk/Run & Craft Show

Sat, Oct 17 · Delran, NJ Delran

5K Walker/RunnerCraft Show Vendor

From $20 Open

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Panther Prowl 5K, 1 Mile Walk, or Virtual Event

Sat, Oct 17 · Pitman, NJ Pitman

Panther Prowl 1 Mile WalkPanther Prowl 5KVirtual Panther Prowl Event

From $15 Closed

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Shark Run 5K and Kids Shark Color Fun Run

Sat, Oct 17 · Bay Head, NJ Bay Head

Kids Shark Color Fun RunShark Run 5K

From $25 Open

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5th Annual Octoberfest 5K

Sat, Oct 17 · Haddonfield, NJ Haddonfield

5K XC Run

From $30 Open

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Heart & Sole 5K

Sat, Oct 17 · New Brunswick, NJ New Brunswick

5K Walk/Run5K Walk/Run

From $15 Closed

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MARY'S PLACE BY THE SEA 2026 WALK-A-THON & RUN

Sat, Oct 17 · Ocean Grove, NJ Ocean Grove

Student WalkerVirtual Student WalkerVirtual Adult Walker +7

From $25 Open

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9th Annual Breaking the Chain Through Education 5K

Sun, Oct 18 · Metuchen, NJ Metuchen

9th ANNUAL BREAKING THE CHAIN THROUGH EDUCATION 5K

From $35 Open

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BLUE 5K RUN

Sun, Oct 18 · Woodland Park, NJ Woodland Park

BLUE 5K RUN

From $25 Open

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4th Annual Chesterfield FALL Terrain 5K

Sun, Oct 18 · Chesterfield, NJ Chesterfield

Fun Dash/RunChesterfield 5k Run/Walk

From $10 Open

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Little Falls Spooky Sprint 5K

Sun, Oct 18 · Little Falls, NJ Little Falls

Little Falls Spooky Sprint 5K

From $30 Open

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Essex County Turtle Back Zoo Penguin Waddle

Sun, Oct 18 · West Orange, NJ West Orange

Penguin Waddle (2-12 Years Old)Penguin Waddle (13+ Years Old)Official Spectator Pass

From $10 Open

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Habitat of Greater Newark: 5th Annual Salute to Our Veterans 5K

Sun, Oct 18 · Hoboken, NJ Hoboken

5K Run/Walk

From $45 Open

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Bridges 5K 2026 - Race To End Homelessness

Sun, Oct 18 · Summit, NJ Summit

Kids Fun Run5K Participant

From $10 Closed

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Tribe Fitness Challenge - Field

Sun, Oct 18 · Hamilton, NJ Hamilton

Elite Singles

Closed

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Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Jersey Shore, NJ

Sun, Oct 18 · Wall, NJ Wall

Youth Registration 13 to 17 yrsChild Registration 12 & UnderAdult Registration +1

From $5 Open

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Run the Vineyards - Down the Shore 5K

Sun, Oct 18 · Cape May, NJ Cape May

5K

From $42 Open

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Stokelan Estate Haunted Wine Run 5k

Sun, Oct 18 · Medford, NJ Medford

Volunteer and Run 7:30am to 9:00am5K

From $15 Open Closing Soon 10 spots left

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Spooky Fun 5k and Walk

Sun, Oct 18 · Trenton, NJ Trenton

2 Mile Walk5K Run Student5K Run (Not Student)

From $0 Closed

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Fanwood 5K Pizza Run & Family Fun Run

Sun, Oct 18 · Fanwood, NJ Fanwood

1 Mile Family Fun Run5K Pizza Run

From $9 Open

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Millburn-Short Hills First Aid Squad 5K Race

Sun, Oct 18 · Millburn, NJ Millburn

5K-UNTIMEDFamily Fun Run/Walk (Ages 12 and Under)5K-TIMED

From $5 Open

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Main Street Donuts Belmar Donut Run

Sun, Oct 18 · Belmar, NJ Belmar

Main Street Donut Chase 5K

From $30 Open

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Run for Shelter with Habitat for Humanity - 5k

Sat, Oct 24 · Pennsauken, NJ Pennsauken

Run for Shelter 5k

From $35 Open

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Newton Pride Monster Dash 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Newton, NJ Newton

Newton Pride Monster Dash 1-Mile Fun Run - ALL AGESNewton Pride Monster Dash 5K

From $25 Open

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Boooo-mfield 5k

Sat, Oct 24 · Bloomfield, NJ Bloomfield

Kids Halloween Dash (~1/2 Mile)5K Run/Walk/Jog

From $20 Open

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Trick or Trot 5K & 1 Mile Walk

Sat, Oct 24 · Mullica Hill, NJ Mullica Hill

1 Mile WalkTrick or Trot 5K Run

From $20 Open

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Delanco River Run

Sat, Oct 24 · Delanco, NJ Delanco

Delanco River 5K Run

From $30 Open

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Run the Vineyards 5 Miler and Food Truck Festival at Bellview Winery

Sat, Oct 24 · Landisville, NJ Landisville

5 Miler

From $46 Open

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Ahlyza's Fight 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Somerset, NJ Somerset

Ahlyzas Fight

From $50 Closed

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5Knights 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Washington, NJ Washington

5Kights 5K Run/Walk

From $20 Open

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Mayor's Challenge 5K + 1 Mile Costume Fun Run

Sat, Oct 24 · Red Bank, NJ Red Bank

1 Mile Fun Run5K Fitness Walk5K Run

From $20 Open

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The Valley 5K Walk and Run

Sat, Oct 24 · Norwood, NJ Norwood

Kids Sprint ChallengeI Mile ChallengeThe Valley 5K Walk and Run

From $5 Open

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"Hustle For The House" - 5K Run & 1 Mile Walk

Sat, Oct 24 · Pennsauken, NJ Pennsauken

1 Mile Walk5K Race

From $30 Open

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5K for Pizza: Seaside Heights

Sat, Oct 24 · Seaside Heights, NJ Seaside Heights

5K for Pizza: Seaside Heights

From $35 Open

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Monster Dash 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Point Pleasant Beach, NJ Point Pleasant Beach

1M Fun Run5K Run/WalkTShirt Purchase ONLY

From $20 Open

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Newton Pride Monster Dash 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Newton, NJ Newton

Newton Pride Monster Dash 5K

From $15 Open

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