5K Races in New Jersey — 2026

There are 457 5K races in New Jersey scheduled for 2026. The next is the Alpine Hill Climb in Alpine on June 19. New Jersey 5K races run primarily June through October.

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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Roll Over MS New Jersey

Sat, Oct 3 · Bridgewater,, NJ Bridgewater,

Roll Over MS New Jersey

From $25 Open

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Mountainside PAL Cop Trot 5K & Tot Trot

Sat, Oct 3 · Mountainside, NJ Mountainside

5KTot Trot

From $0 Closed

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The JC Green Half, 10K, and 5K

Sun, Oct 4 · Jersey City, NJ Jersey City

5k Race10K RaceHalf Marathon +3

From $50 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 Walk -StudentLive 1 Mile WalkLive 5K - Student +2

From $20 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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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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Ocean Running Club's Seaside Half Marathon and 5K

Sun, Oct 4 · Seaside Park, NJ Seaside Park

Seaside 5KSeaside Half MarathonSeaside Challenge (5K and Half Marathon back-to-back!)

From $35 Open

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Hudson River Waterfront Walkway 10K Race & 2K Run/Walk

Sun, Oct 4 · Edgewater, NJ Edgewater

Hudson River Walkway 2K Run/WalkHudson River Walkway 10K Run

From $25 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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Bob Hendricks Memorial 5k Run/Walk

Sun, Oct 4 · Bedminster, NJ Bedminster

Bob Hendricks Memorial 5k Run/Walk -- VIRTUAL OPTIONBob Hendricks Memorial 5k Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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

From $25 Open

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Annual OCC Viking 5K And Fun Run

Sun, Oct 4 · Toms River, NJ Toms River

Fun RunHealth Walk5K Run

From $5 Closed

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Jersey Shore Half Marathon and 2 Mile Run

Sun, Oct 4 · Highlands, NJ Highlands

2 Mile RunVirtual Half MarathonJersey Shore Half Marathon +3

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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7th Annual Walk for Women’s Cancers - The Lewin Fund to Fight Women's Cancers

Sun, Oct 4 · Paramus, NJ Paramus

Virtual 7th Annual Walk for Women's Cancers7th Annual Walk for Women's Cancers

From $10 Open

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Coffee Lovers Run 5K/10K/13.1 NEW JERSEY

Sat, Oct 10 · Camden, NJ Camden

Family Fun Run 1 Mile5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt)Virtual Run Registration (5K/10K/13.1) +3

From $30 Open

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Eleventh Annual Robot Run

Sat, Oct 10 · West Deptford, NJ West Deptford

1M WalkRobot Run 5k

From $30 Closed

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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 the Vineyards - White Horse 10K/5K

Sat, Oct 10 · Hammonton, NJ Hammonton

1 Mile Walk5K10K Run

From $30 Open

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Bagel Run 5K/10K/13.1 NEW JERSEY

Sat, Oct 10 · Camden, NJ Camden

Family 1 Mile Fun RunVirtual Run Registration5K Registration +3

From $30 Open

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Talon Trot 5K & Fun Run

Sat, Oct 10 · Galloway, NJ Galloway

Young Alumni 5K (2017-2026)Talon Trot 5KStudent 5K

From $15 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

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Run for Liberty 5K

Sat, Oct 10 · Jersey City, NJ Jersey City

5K Walk5K Run

From $25 Open

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Coffee Lovers Run 5K/10K/13.1 PHILADELPHIA

Sat, Oct 10 · Camden, NJ Camden

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

From $30 Open

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Bagel Run 5K/10K/13.1 PHILADELPHIA

Sat, Oct 10 · Camden, NJ Camden

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

From $30 Open

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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 WalkVirtual Run5K Run (Adult) +1

From $20 Open

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The Bogota 5k Fun Run & Walk

Sat, Oct 10 · Bogota, NJ Bogota

Mile Run & Walk (Track)5k Fun Run & Walk (Road Course)Kiddie Quarter Mile

From $15 Open

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Always Ready 5K

Sat, Oct 10 · Cape May, NJ Cape May

5K RunVirtual K9 Run3K Always Ready K9 +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) - Adult5K Run or 1 Mile Walk (Untimed) - Child (Ages 6-12)5K Run (Timed) - Adult +3

From $10 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 Run & 1 Mile Walk for Literacy

Sun, Oct 11 · Cherry Hill, NJ Cherry Hill

1 Mile Walk5k Run

From $35 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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Cerebral Palsy Awareness 5K

Sun, Oct 11 · Hamilton, NJ Hamilton

5K Run/WalkVirtual 5K Run/Walk

From $10 Open

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Revolutionary Mile

Thu, Oct 15 · Trenton, NJ Trenton

1.55 Mile RunHistoric Footsetps

From $30 Closed

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3DPT Oktoberfest 5K

Sat, Oct 17 · Medford, NJ Medford

3DPT 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk3DPT Oktoberfest 5K

From $20 Closed

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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 Closed

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Jonas Cattell Memorial 10-mile Run & Fort Mercer 5K

Sat, Oct 17 · Haddonfield, NJ Haddonfield

Fort Mercer 5KJonas Cattell 10-mile Run

From $20 Open

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Essex County Turtle Back Zoo Penguin Waddle

Sat, Oct 17 · West Orange, NJ West Orange

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

From $10 Closed

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CROSS Town 5k walk/run

Sat, Oct 17 · Delran, NJ Delran

5K

From $20 Closed

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5th Annual Octoberfest 5K

Sat, Oct 17 · Haddonfield, NJ Haddonfield

5K XC Run

From $30 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 Closed

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

Sat, Oct 17 · Ocean Grove, NJ Ocean Grove

Virtual Student WalkerVirtual Adult WalkerAdult Walker +7

From $25 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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CompleteCare Foundation Halloween Bone Run & Walk

Sat, Oct 17 · Pittsgrove, NJ Pittsgrove

Howl-O-Ween Dog Walk5K Run8K Run +1

From $25 Open

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AmeriHealth Atlantic City Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K & G. Larry James 5K

Sat, Oct 17 · Atlantic City, NJ Atlantic City

G. Larry James 5K10KKing Neptune Challenge (Half Marathon + 5K) +5

From $35 Open

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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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Heart & Sole 5K

Sat, Oct 17 · New Brunswick, NJ New Brunswick

5K Walk/Run5K Walk/Run

From $15 Closed

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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 10 spots left

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