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.

Be Grateful 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · Rochelle Park, NJ Rochelle Park

Be Grateful Thanksgiving 5K Run

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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The 13th Annual Wenonah Turkey Trot

Fri, Nov 27 · Wenonah, NJ Wenonah

Fun Run/Walk - Kids 10 & Under (untimed)Fun Run/Walk (untimed)5k - Kids 10 & Under +1

From $0 Open

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Jolly Holly Holiday Run & Walk

Fri, Nov 27 · Millville, NJ Millville

Jolly Holly 1M Run/WalkJolly Holly 5K

From $20 Closed

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Helen L. Diller Vacation Home for Blind Children Turkey Trot 5K Run/1.5 Mile Walk

Fri, Nov 27 · Avalon, NJ Avalon

1.5 Mile Walk5K Run

From $35 Open

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Walter Hill Turkey Trot

Fri, Nov 27 · Swedesboro, NJ Swedesboro

1 Mile Walk5k Run

From $20 Open

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BORN TO RUN 5 MILE RACE

Fri, Nov 27 · Freehold, NJ Freehold

Kids Run One Mile Race (7-14 years old)5 MILE RACEFARC MEMBERS (CURRENT) 5 MILE RACE

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Huff and Puff after you stuff/Smiles for Margaret 5k Memorial Run

Sat, Nov 28 · Hackettstown, NJ Hackettstown

5k Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Veritas Turkey Trot

Sat, Nov 28 · Augusta, NJ Augusta

2026 Veritas 1k Trot (Ages 5 and up)2026 Veritas Turkey Trot (5k)

From $15 Open

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Haddon Township Turkey Trot 5k

Sat, Nov 28 · Westmont, NJ Westmont

1 mile Fun Run/Walk5k Run

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Westfield Turkey Trot * 5 MILE * 5280 Run * PracticeHard Mile *

Sat, Nov 28 · Westfield, NJ Westfield

PracticeHard Mile - Fun Run & Walk, Open to all Ages, Awards for 14 & under5280 Run (1 Mile) - Competitive for ages 15+5 Miler (Military/Veteran) +2

From $16 Open Closing Soon

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Woodbridge Turkey Trot 5K

Sat, Nov 28 · Sewaren, NJ Sewaren

5K

From $25 Closed

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EHT Nature Reserve Turkey Trot 5k & 1 Miler

Sat, Nov 28 · Egg Harbor Township, NJ Egg Harbor Township

1 Mile Nature Walk5k Turkey Trot

From $10 Open

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Matawan Borough 20th Annual 5K Turkey Trot & Fitness Walk

Sat, Nov 28 · Matawan, NJ Matawan

Matawan 20th Annual 5K Turkey Trot & Fitness Walk

From $30 Open

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Mount Holly Gobble 5K / 1 Mile Fun Run

Sat, Nov 28 · Mount Holly, NJ Mount Holly

1Mile Kid's Gobble1 Mile Family Fun Run/Walk5K Mount Holly Gobble

From $25 Open

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3rd Annual DUCK DONUT HOLIDAY 5K AND 2K PUP STRUT

Sun, Nov 29 · Parsippany, NJ Parsippany

Holiday 2K PUP STRUT SPONSORED BY TATER BEAR TREATSHoliday Duck Donuts 5k

From $25 Open 100 spots left

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Winter Wonder Run 6K at the Institute Woods

Sat, Dec 5 · Princeton, NJ Princeton

Winter Wonder Run 6K

From $35 Open

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Cpt Gregory T Dalessio Memorial 5k Run/Walk

Sat, Dec 5 · Cherry Hill, NJ Cherry Hill

R U NW A L K

From $25 Open

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Cranford Santa Run 12/5 10:15 am

Sat, Dec 5 · Cranford, NJ Cranford

12/5 Cranford Santa Donut 5K

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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2026 Jingle Bell Run - New Jersey

Sat, Dec 5 · Holmdel, NJ Holmdel

5K TimedVirtual JinglerKids Run +1

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Haddonfield Snowflake Run

Sat, Dec 5 · Haddonfield, NJ Haddonfield

5k Run/Walk

From $20 Open

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Asbury Park Santa Run

Sat, Dec 5 · Asbury Park, NJ Asbury Park

5K

From $40 Open

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MSDA 5K Reindeer Run/Walk

Sat, Dec 5 · Caldwell, NJ Caldwell

2026 MSDA Virtual 5K Reindeer Run/Walk2026 MSDA 5K Reindeer Run/Walk - IN PERSON

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Racefaster through the Mall: Santa Run

Sun, Dec 6 · East Rutherford, NJ East Rutherford

Kids Fun RunKids Fun RunRacefaster through the Mall: Santa Run +3

From $30 Open

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Hammonton Rotary's Galloping Grinch's 5K

Sun, Dec 6 · Hammonton, NJ Hammonton

Hammonton Rotary Fun WalkHammonton Rotary's Galloping Grinch 5K

From $25 Open

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Toms River Police Foundation Jingle Bells 5K Run

Sun, Dec 6 · Toms River, NJ Toms River

1 Mile5KKiddie Dash

From $0 Closed

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The Chris Conway Memorial Run and 1 Mile Walk

Sun, Dec 6 · Ridgefield Park, NJ Ridgefield Park

1 Mile Walk5K Run

From $25 Open

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Morris Hot Cocoa 5k + 10k, December 12th, 10 am

Sat, Dec 12 · Morris Plains, NJ Morris Plains

Morris Hot Cocoa 5KMorris Hot Cocoa 10k

From $32 Open

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Rutgers Big Chill 5K

Sat, Dec 12 · New Brunswick, NJ New Brunswick

Rutgers Virtual Big Chill 5KRutgers Big Chill 5K

From $10 Open

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Holiday Hustle 5k

Sat, Dec 12 · Swedsboro, NJ Swedsboro

Elf DashLittle Debbie Cake Mile5k +1

From $0 Open

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Hoboken's Jingle Bell 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run

Sat, Dec 12 · Hoboken, NJ Hoboken

5K1 Mile Fun Run

From $15 Open

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Sleigh the Shore 5K

Sat, Dec 12 · Beach Haven, NJ Beach Haven

Sleigh the Shore 5K

From $40 Open

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Pinch the GrYnch 5K Run & 1.5 Mile Walk

Sat, Dec 12 · Wildwood, NJ Wildwood

1 Mile Walk - NOT BRINGING TOY1 Mile Walk - BRINGING TOY5K Run/Walk - BRINGING TOY +1

From $20 Open

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Rat Race Holiday Hash

Sun, Dec 13 · Belmar, NJ Belmar

Rat Race Who Holiday Hash

From $17.12 Open

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The Light Run

Tue, Dec 15 · Pitman, NJ Pitman

The Light Run

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Reindeer Run 5k / Kids Fun Run

Sat, Dec 19 · Egg Harbor City, NJ Egg Harbor City

Kids Fun Run5K Run

From $20 Open

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Pineland Striders Boxing Day 5K

Sat, Dec 26 · Voorhees, NJ Voorhees

Pineland Striders Boxing Day 5K

From $26 Open

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63rd Annual Asbury Park Polar Bear Races

Sun, Dec 27 · Asbury Park, NJ Asbury Park

Polar Bear 1 Mile RunPolar Bear 5K RunPolar Bear 5K Racewalk

From $15 Closed

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JSRC New Year’s Eve 2 Mile Twilight Fun Run/Walk & Party

Thu, Dec 31 · Manasquan, NJ Manasquan

Twilight Fun RunTwilight Party Only

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Midnight Countdown 5K

Thu, Dec 31 · Moorestown, NJ Moorestown

Midnight Countdown 5K

From $35 Open

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1st Day Live and Virtual 5K Run & 1 Mile Walk

Fri, Jan 1 · Fair Lawn, NJ Fair Lawn

1 Mile WalkSanctioned 5K Run / Walk

From $30 Closed

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St Mark's New Years Day 5K

Fri, Jan 1 · Long Valley, NJ Long Valley

St. Mark's New Years Day 5K Run

From $30 Open

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Lebanon Borough New Year's 5K Run & Walk

Fri, Jan 1 · Lebanon, NJ Lebanon

Lebanon Borough New Year's Run 5K

From $45 Open

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Hangover Run 5K

Fri, Jan 1 · Williamstown, NJ Williamstown

Hangover Run 5K

From $20 Open

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2027 New Years 3/6 Mile Run & Pup Strut

Fri, Jan 1 · Hamilton Township, NJ Hamilton Township

2027 NEW YEAR'S 1Mile Pup Strut2027 New Years 3 Mile run2027 New Years 6 Mile run

From $30 Open

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The One-One Run

Fri, Jan 1 · Westville, NJ Westville

1 Mile Race

From $32 Open Closing Soon

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Bighearted 5K

Fri, Jan 1 · Denville, NJ Denville

1 Mile Fun Run - Untimed5K Run/Walk5K Walk - Untimed +1

From $30 Closed

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Run for the Call 2027

Fri, Jan 1 · Point Pleasant Beach, NJ Point Pleasant Beach

1 Mile Fun Run/Walk5k Run For The CallVirtual (Your Location) *Price Includes Shipping

From $30 Open

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Hangover 5K

Fri, Jan 1 · Westfield, NJ Westfield

44th Annual Hangover 5KAdaptive Athlete 5K43rd Annual Hangover 5K +2

From $25 Open Closing Soon 78 spots left

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The Chili Run

Sun, Jan 24 · Pitman, NJ Pitman

2 Mile Run

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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Penguin Pace

Sat, Jan 30 · Wayne, NJ Wayne

Penguin Pace 5KPenguin Pace Kids Fun Run

From $16 Open

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