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.

The Sparta Education Foundation Turkey Trot, presented by Krogh's

Thu, Nov 26 · Sparta, NJ Sparta

1M Fun Run5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

Register →

Somerville 5K Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Somerville, NJ Somerville

Somerville 5K Turkey Trot

From $35 Open

Register →

Vernon Annual Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Sussex, NJ Sussex

Vernon Annual Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot

From $30 Open

Register →

South Vineland Thanksgiving Run

Thu, Nov 26 · Vineland, NJ Vineland

Thanksgiving Run

From $10 Closed

Register →

11th Annual Lambertville - New Hope Two Town Turkey Trot! Thanksgiving 2026

Thu, Nov 26 · Lambertville, NJ Lambertville

1 Mile Health Walk11th Annual Lambertville - New Hope Two Town Turkey Trot! Thanksgiving 2026

From $40 Open

Register →

Wobble 'til You Gobble 5k

Thu, Nov 26 · Hainesport, NJ Hainesport

5k

From $15 Open

Register →

D&I Fitness Annual Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · South Orange, NJ South Orange

2 Mile Walk5K Run

From $30 Closed

Register →

Jersey City's Turkey Day 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run

Thu, Nov 26 · Jersey City, NJ Jersey City

Turkey Trot 5K1 Mile Fun Run

From $20 Open Closing Soon

Register →

Mercer County Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · West Windsor, NJ West Windsor

1Mi Walk/Fun Run5K Run

From $44 Open

Register →

The Chatham Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Chatham, NJ Chatham

1 Mile Fun Run5K Race

From $20 Open

Register →

2026 River Vale Run 4 the Love and Fitness with Friends Turkey Trot Charity 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · River Vale, NJ River Vale

2026 River Vale Run 4 the Love and Fitness with Friends Turkey Trot Charity 5k

From $25 Open

Register →

Bayonne Turkey Trot 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run

Thu, Nov 26 · Bayonne, NJ Bayonne

Turkey Trot 5K1 Mile Fun Run

From $10 Open

Register →

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 $30 Open

Register →

BORN TO RUN 5 MILE RACE

Fri, Nov 27 · Freehold, NJ Freehold

Kids Run One Mile Race (7-14 years old)FARC MEMBERS (CURRENT) 5 MILE RACE5 MILE RACE

From $10 Open

Register →

Jolly Holly Holiday Run & Walk

Fri, Nov 27 · Millville, NJ Millville

Jolly Holly 1M Run/WalkJolly Holly 5K

From $20 Closed

Register →

Woodbridge Turkey Trot 5K

Sat, Nov 28 · Sewaren, NJ Sewaren

5K

From $25 Closed

Register →

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

Sat, Nov 28 · Westfield, NJ Westfield

5280 Run (1 Mile) - Competitive for ages 15+PracticeHard Mile - Fun Run & Walk, Open to all Ages, Awards for 14 & under5 Miler (Military/Veteran) +2

From $16 Open

Register →

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

Sat, Nov 28 · Hackettstown, NJ Hackettstown

5k Run/Walk

From $25 Closed

Register →

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

Register →

Haddon Township Turkey Trot 5k

Sat, Nov 28 · Westmont, NJ Westmont

1 mile Fun Run/Walk5k Run

From $25 Open

Register →

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

Register →

Cpt Gregory T Dalessio Memorial 5k Run/Walk

Sat, Dec 5 · Cherry Hill, NJ Cherry Hill

R U NW A L K

From $25 Closed

Register →

Cranford Santa Run 12/5 10:15 am

Sat, Dec 5 · Cranford, NJ Cranford

12/5 Cranford Santa Donut 5K

From $30 Open

Register →

Winter Wonder Run 6K at the Institute Woods

Sat, Dec 5 · Princeton, NJ Princeton

Winter Wonder Run 6K

From $35 Open

Register →

2026 Jingle Bell Run - New Jersey

Sat, Dec 5 · Holmdel, NJ Holmdel

Virtual Jingler5K Untimed5K Timed +1

From $25 Open

Register →

Haddonfield Snowflake Run

Sat, Dec 5 · Haddonfield, NJ Haddonfield

5k Run/Walk

From $20 Open

Register →

Asbury Park Santa Run

Sat, Dec 5 · Asbury Park, NJ Asbury Park

5K

From $40 Open

Register →

Holiday Hustle 5K- A festive 5K with a sweet finish

Sun, Dec 6 · Ridgefield Park, NJ Ridgefield Park

5K Run or Run/Walk

From $35 Open Closing Soon

Register →

Racefaster through the Mall: Santa Run

Sun, Dec 6 · East Rutherford, NJ East Rutherford

Kids Fun RunKids Fun RunRacefaster through the Mall - Race 2 +3

From $30 Open

Register →

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

Register →

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 Closing Soon

Register →

Rat Race Holiday Hash

Sat, Dec 12 · Belmar, NJ Belmar

Rat Race Holiday Hash

From $12.12 Closed

Register →

Rutgers Big Chill 5K

Sat, Dec 12 · New Brunswick, NJ New Brunswick

Rutgers Virtual Big Chill 5KRutgers Big Chill 5K

From $10 Closed

Register →

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

Sat, Dec 12 · Hoboken, NJ Hoboken

5K1 Mile Fun Run

From $20 Open

Register →

Reindeer Run 5k / Kids Fun Run

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

Kids Fun Run5K Run

From $20 Open

Register →

Pineland Striders Boxing Day 5K

Sat, Dec 26 · Voorhees, NJ Voorhees

Pineland Striders Boxing Day 5K

From $26 Open

Register →

63rd Annual Asbury Park Polar Bear Races

Sun, Dec 27 · Asbury Park, NJ Asbury Park

Polar Bear 1 Mile RunPolar Bear 5K RacewalkPolar Bear 5K Run

From $15 Closed

Register →

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 Closed

Register →

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

Register →

Hangover Run 5K

Fri, Jan 1 · Williamstown, NJ Williamstown

Hangover Run 5K

From $20 Open

Register →

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

Register →

The One-One Run

Fri, Jan 1 · Westville, NJ Westville

1 Mile Race

From $32 Open

Register →

Lebanon Borough New Year's 5K Run & Walk

Fri, Jan 1 · Lebanon, NJ Lebanon

Lebanon Borough New Year's Run 5K

From $45 Open

Register →

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 $29 Closed

Register →

Cupid's Chase 5K Galloway

Sat, Feb 13 · Galloway, NJ Galloway

5KBronze SponsorGold Sponsor +3

From $40 Open

Register →

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

Register →

Cupid's Chase 5K Westfield

Sat, Feb 13 · Westfield, NJ Westfield

5KSilver SponsorPlatinum Sponsor +3

From $40 Open

Register →

Cupid's Chase 5K Seaside Heights

Sat, Feb 13 · Seaside Heights, NJ Seaside Heights

5KPlatinum SponsorGold Sponsor +3

From $40 Open

Register →

Cupid's Chase 5K Rutherford

Sat, Feb 13 · Rutherford, NJ Rutherford

5KSilver SponsorBronze Sponsor +3

From $40 Open

Register →

Cupid's Chase 5K Princeton

Sat, Feb 13 · Princeton, NJ Princeton

5KGold SponsorPlatinum Sponsor +3

From $40 Open

Register →