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.

YETI OR NOT Snowshoe Invasion

Sat, Jan 30 · Vernon, NJ Vernon

Last Mile Fun Option Not TimedYeti or Not Snowshoe Invasion 5k

From $25 Open

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The Chili Run - February

Sat, Feb 6 · Pitman, NJ Pitman

2 Mile Run

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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Cupid's Chase 5K Bridgewater

Sat, Feb 13 · Bridgewater Township, NJ Bridgewater Township

5KSilver SponsorExhibitor Table +3

From $40 Open

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Cupid's Chase 5K Galloway

Sat, Feb 13 · Galloway, NJ Galloway

5KGold SponsorExhibitor Table +3

From $40 Open

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Cupid's Chase 5K Rutherford

Sat, Feb 13 · Rutherford, NJ Rutherford

5KBronze SponsorGold Sponsor +3

From $40 Open

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Cupid's Chase 5K Westfield

Sat, Feb 13 · Westfield, NJ Westfield

5KBronze SponsorGold Sponsor +3

From $40 Open

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Cupid's Chase 5K Pennsauken

Sat, Feb 13 · Pennsauken, NJ Pennsauken

5KPlatinum SponsorSilver Sponsor +3

From $40 Open

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Cupid's Chase 5K Seaside Heights

Sat, Feb 13 · Seaside Heights, NJ Seaside Heights

5KBronze SponsorPlatinum Sponsor +3

From $40 Open

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Mike’s Seafood 5K Run/Walk for Autism

Sat, Feb 13 · Sea Isle City, NJ Sea Isle City

Walking-1 Mile5K Run

From $35 Open

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Cupid's Chase 5K Morristown

Sat, Feb 13 · Morristown, NJ Morristown

5KPlatinum SponsorGold Sponsor +3

From $40 Open

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Cupid's Chase 5K Princeton

Sat, Feb 13 · Princeton, NJ Princeton

5KBronze SponsorPlatinum Sponsor +3

From $40 Open

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Cupid's Chase 5K Lake Como

Sat, Feb 13 · Lake Como, NJ Lake Como

5KGold SponsorPlatinum Sponsor +3

From $40 Open

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SUPER SUNDAY 5K AND 2K PUP STRUT

Sun, Feb 14 · Franklin Lakes, NJ Franklin Lakes

SUPER SUNDAY 2K PUP STRUT SPONSORED BY TATER BEAR TREATSSUPER SUNDAY 2K PUP STRUT SPONSORED BY TATER BEAR TREATSSUPER SUNDAY 5K +1

From $25 Open

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Manasquan Beach Fun Run/Walk & Party February 20th, 2027 (Two Miles)

Sat, Feb 20 · Manasquan, NJ Manasquan

Two Mile Fun Run & Walk

From $35 Open

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Chilly Triangle 5k

Sat, Feb 27 · Collingswood, NJ Collingswood

Chilly Triangle 1 Mile WalkChilly Triangle 1 Mile WalkChilly Triangle 5k +1

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Dash for Diapers

Wed, Mar 3 · New Brunswick, NJ New Brunswick

RegistrationRegistration

From $36 Closed

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The Lucky Run

Sat, Mar 6 · Pitman, NJ Pitman

1 Mile Kids Run1 Mile Walk1 Mile Kids Run +3

From $28 Open

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International Women's Day Run

Sun, Mar 7 · Ridgefield Park, NJ Ridgefield Park

Live Run Give Presents International Women's Day 5KLive Run Give Presents International Women's Day 5K

From $25 Open

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Carney's Cares Weekend Extravaganza

Fri, Mar 12 · Cape May, NJ Cape May

1 Mile Fun Run - Kids (includes event t-shirt)1 Mile Fun Run/Walk1 Mile Fun Run/Walk +21

From $15 Open

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2027 St. Paddy's Day 5k

Sat, Mar 13 · Morristown, NJ Morristown

1 Mile Fun RunUSATF Member 5k Run5k Run +2

From $15 Open

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Coach Mike O'Brien Memorial 5K St. Patrick's Day Run

Sat, Mar 13 · Denville, NJ Denville

Coach Mike O'Brien Memorial 5K St. Patrick's Day RunCoach Mike O'Brien Memorial 5K St. Patrick's Day Run

From $35 Closed

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MidJersey Orthopaedics Run O' the Mill 5K

Sat, Mar 13 · Clinton, NJ Clinton

MidJersey Orthopaedics Run O'the Mill 5kMidJersey Orthopaedics Run O'the Mill 5k

From $35 Open

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St. Paddy's 5 Mile Race ... Patrick E. Coyne Memorial Race

Sat, Mar 20 · Freehold, NJ Freehold

St. Paddy's 5 Mile Race (Current FARC Members Only)St. Paddy's 5 Mile RaceSt. Paddy's 5 Mile Race (Current FARC Members Only) +1

From $25 Open

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2027 Shamrock Shuffle B'ville

Sat, Mar 20 · Bernardsville, NJ Bernardsville

2mile Walk2mile Walk5K Run +1

From $20 Closed

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Bordentown St. Patrick's Day 5k and Fun Walk

Sat, Mar 20 · Bordentown, NJ Bordentown

5K – General Registration5K – Team (Group Discount Applied at Purchase)

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Spring in the Vines 5K

Sat, Apr 3 · Williamstown, NJ Williamstown

Spring in the Vines 5KSpring in the Vines 5K

From $30 Open

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30th Annual Gloucester TWP Scholarship Run-2027

Sat, Apr 10 · Blackwood, NJ Blackwood

1 Mile Fun Run/Walk1 Mile Fun Run/WalkLIVE 5K +1

From $10 Closed

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5th Annual Katz JCC POWR 5K - Parkinson's Walk/Run

Sun, Apr 11 · Cherry Hill, NJ Cherry Hill

POWR Awareness WalkPOWR 1 Mile WalkPOWR 5K Run +1

From $30 Open

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The Watermelon Run

Sun, Apr 11 · Paterson, NJ Paterson

[POSTPONED] - The Watermelon Run 5kThe Watermelon Run 5k

From $45 Open

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Run the Vineyards Willow Creek 5K

Sun, Apr 11 · West Cape May, NJ West Cape May

5K5K

From $44 Open Closing Soon

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Screamin' Hill Scramble 5K

Sat, Apr 17 · Cream Ridge, NJ Cream Ridge

5K5K

From $42 Open Closing Soon

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Run for the Last Mile 5K (Runners and walkers welcomed)

Sun, Apr 18 · Wayne, NJ Wayne

Run for the Last Mile 5KRun for the Last Mile 5K

From $40 Open

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Bad to the Bone 5K

Sun, Apr 18 · Glassboro, NJ Glassboro

5K5K

From $44 Open Closing Soon

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Search and Rescue Me 5K

Sat, Apr 24 · Hackettstown, NJ Hackettstown

Search and Rescue Me 5K Fun Walk3rd Annual Search and Rescue Me 5K Fun Walk 2027Search and Rescue Me 5K 2026 +1

From $30 Closed

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Simon's Surf City 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Apr 24 · Surf City, NJ Surf City

Virtually - Anytime Anywhere 5K Run/WalkVirtual 5K Run/Walk5K Run/Walk +2

From $25 Open

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Bloomin' 5K and 1 Mile Walk

Sun, Apr 25 · Clifton, NJ Clifton

1 Mile Walk1 Mile Walk5K +1

From $35 Closed

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Riverwinds Triathlon

Sun, Apr 25 · West Deptford, NJ West Deptford

5K Run5K RunRelay Triathlon +7

From $20 Open

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Run the Vineyards - William Heritage 5 Miler

Sun, Apr 25 · Mullica Hill, NJ Mullica Hill

5 Miler5 Miler

From $44 Open Closing Soon

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Jazmine T. Bryant Brighter Day 5k Run/Walk

Sat, May 1 · Sewell, NJ Sewell

1 Mile Walk Only1 Mile Walk Only5k Run +1

From $25 Closed

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35th Annual River to Bay 5K

Sat, May 1 · Island Heights, NJ Island Heights

T-Shirt OnlyT-Shirt Only1 Mile Fun Run +7

From $10 Closed

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Bridgewater Donut Chase 5K

Sun, May 2 · Bridgewater, NJ Bridgewater

Donut Chase 5KDonut Chase 5K

From $32 Closed

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Colts Classic 5k Run/Walk at Middlesex College

Sun, May 2 · Edison, NJ Edison

1 Mile Walk5K Run5K Walk +1

From $15 Open

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Run Through History 5k

Sat, May 8 · Cape May, NJ Cape May

Run Through History 5kRun Through History 5k

From $45 Open

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Hopewell Valley Vineyards Wine Run 5k

Sat, May 8 · Pennington, NJ Pennington

5K5K

From $30 Open

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

Sat, May 15 · West Caldwell, NJ West Caldwell

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

From $25 Closed

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Lucky Paws Animal Assistance Annual “Wag through the Pines” Doggie Walk/Run

Sat, May 15 · Hammonton, NJ Hammonton

1 Mile Walk - Lucky Paws Animal Assistance Annual “Wag through the Pines”Kids Under 13yrs old -1 Mile Walk - Lucky Paws Animal Assistance Annual “Wag through the Pines”1 Mile Walk - Lucky Paws Animal Assistance Annual “Wag through the Pines” +5

From $20 Closed

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Girl Scout Cookie Chaser 5K

Sun, May 16 · Roebling, NJ Roebling

5K Run and Walk5K Run and Walk

From $25 Open

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Cranford Pizza Run 5K

Sun, May 16 · Cranford, NJ Cranford

Cranford Pizza 5KCranford Pizza 5K

From $30 Open

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A Walk for Julie - Memorial Walk/5k Run

Sat, May 22 · Seaside Park, NJ Seaside Park

Adult (21+)Youth (6-20)Walk- Adult (21+) *includes, T-shirt,Drink ticket,Food, Door Prize ticket +4

From $15 Closed

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Run the Vineyards Auburn Road Winery 5K

Sun, May 23 · Woodstown, NJ Woodstown

5K

From $44 Open Closing Soon

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