5K Races in New Jersey — 2026

There are 542 5K races in New Jersey scheduled for 2026. The next is the Brigantine Cherry Blossom Festival 5k in Brigantine on April 24. New Jersey 5K races run primarily April.

Sun and Sand 5K

Sat, Jul 18 · North Wildwood, NJ North Wildwood

Sun and Sand 1 Mile WalkSun and Sand 5KSun and Sand 5K, Law Enforcement, EMT, Firefighters and Lifeguards

From $20 Open

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Big Bang Mile and Science Festival

Sat, Jul 18 · Holmdel, NJ Holmdel

Masters Men (ages 50-59) MileAll Waves Combined (Timing Company Use Only)Masters Men (ages 40-49) Mile +8

From $0 Open 70 spots left

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Avalon Beach Classic 5K Run/2Mile Walk/Kids 2K and 1K Fun Run

Sun, Jul 19 · Avalon, NJ Avalon

BEACH CLASSIC 1K FUN RUNBeach Classic 2 Mile WalkBEACH CLASSIC 2K FUN RUN +1

From $20 Open

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Ocean City Night In Venice 5K Run

Sat, Jul 25 · Ocean City, NJ Ocean City

1 Mile Walk5K Run

From $30 Closed

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

Sat, Jul 25 · Camden, NJ Camden

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

From $30 Open

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PACKANACK DAY LAKE RUN & WALK

Sat, Jul 25 · Wayne, NJ Wayne

2 Mile Walk5KKids Races

From $10 Open

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5th Annual Axiom REACH 5k to Fight Cancer - Fun Run!

Sat, Jul 25 · Princeton, NJ Princeton

VirtualIn-PersonStudent/Senior/Military Discount

From $25 Open

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Navesink 4

Sat, Jul 25 · Middletown, NJ Middletown

The Navesink 2 mile walkThe Navesink 4 Mile

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Run for Donuts 5K/10K/13.1 NEW JERSEY

Sat, Jul 25 · Camden, NJ Camden

Family 1 Mile Fun Run5K RegistrationVirtual Run Registration +3

From $30 Open

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Kelly’s Kidz 5K

Sat, Jul 25 · North Wildwood, NJ North Wildwood

1 Mile Family Fun WalkKelly’s Kidz 5K

From $25 Open

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Run for Coffee Lovers 5K/10K/13.1 PHILADELPHIA

Sat, Jul 25 · Camden, NJ Camden

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

From $30 Open

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Run for Donuts 5K/10K/13.1 PHILADELPHIA

Sat, Jul 25 · Camden, NJ Camden

Family 1 Mile Fun Run5K Registration5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt) +3

From $30 Open

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Ocean Gate 5K 2026

Sat, Jul 25 · Ocean Gate, NJ Ocean Gate

Ocean Gate 1 Mile Kids RunOcean Gate 1 MileOcean Gate 5K . CHRISTMAS IN JULY

From $25 Open

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DQ Laurel Lake Triathlon, Duathlon, Aquabike, Aquathlon, & Super Sprint Triathlon in honor of William Laubengeyer *#

Sat, Jul 25 · Millville, NJ Millville

AquathlonSuper Sprint TriathlonAquabike +4

From $65 Open

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Miles For Minds 5K

Sun, Jul 26 · Edison, NJ Edison

1 Mile Walk and Roll Fun RunMiles For Minds 5K

From $20 Closed

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Annual Benefit 5K Run/Walk Supporting Veterans and their needs sponsored by the VFW Post 133

Sun, Jul 26 · East Brunswick, NJ East Brunswick

5KKids Race

From $25 Open

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The Al Mackler Cancer Foundation Annual Run

Sun, Jul 26 · Atlantic City, NJ Atlantic City

1Mile Ruth's Fun Run1Mile Stephen Jonas Walk5k Run +1

From $40 Open

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Party With Purpose 5K and After Party

Tue, Jul 28 · Hoboken, NJ Hoboken

5KVirtual 5K5K VIP +1

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Loopy Looper

Sat, Aug 1 · Pennsauken, NJ Pennsauken

Glow Up Night Loop100 Miler12 Hour +3

From $25 Open

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Tunnel to Towers Arena Climb - Somerset, NJ

Sat, Aug 1 · Bridgewater, NJ Bridgewater

Child Registration 12 & UnderFirst Responders & Military RegistrationYouth Registration 13 to 17 yrs +1

From $5 Open

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Sea Girt 5K & Kids' Races - 2026

Sat, Aug 1 · Sea Girt, NJ Sea Girt

5K Run/Walk/RollKids' Races and Activities

From $12 Open Closing Soon

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Autumn Lake Triathlon

Sun, Aug 2 · Williamstown, NJ Williamstown

5K RunDuathlonRelay Triathlon +3

From $20 Open

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The Montclair Mile presented by Brooks

Thu, Aug 6 · Montclair, NJ Montclair

Men's Open MileWomen's Showdown MileMen's Showdown Mile +6

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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3rd Annual TriState Veterans Memorial Fund 1 Mile-Walk / 5k-Run

Sat, Aug 8 · Sewell, NJ Sewell

TriState Veterans Memorial Fund 5K Run/1mile Walk

From $25 Closed

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Asbury Park Sheehan Classic 5K

Sat, Aug 8 · Asbury Park, NJ Asbury Park

Kids' Run5K Run

From $14 Open

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Three Bridges Five Mile Road Race, part of the "LDR Championship Series"

Sat, Aug 8 · Three Bridges, NJ Three Bridges

Three Bridges Two Mile WalkThree Bridges Five Mile Road Race, part of the LDR Championship Series

From $10 Open

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North Vineland Road Race

Sun, Aug 9 · Vineland, NJ Vineland

5K

From $15 Closed

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Monmouth Battlefield 5K

Sun, Aug 9 · Manalapan, NJ Manalapan

1 Mile WalkMonmouth Battlefield 5K

From $20 Open

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Jersey Shore Summer Half, 10K, and 5K

Sun, Aug 9 · Cape May Court House, NJ Cape May Court House

5k Race10K RaceHalf Marathon +3

From $45 Open

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Run for PB& J 5K/10K/13.1 NEW JERSEY

Sat, Aug 15 · Camden, NJ Camden

Family 1 Mile Fun Run5K RegistrationVirtual Run Registration +3

From $30 Open

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Kiwi's Color Run for a Cause

Sat, Aug 15 · West Creek, NJ West Creek

1 Mile Fun Run/Walk5k Color Run

From $30 Closed

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Bagel Run 5K/10K/13.1 NEW JERSEY

Sat, Aug 15 · Camden, NJ Camden

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

From $30 Open

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Bagel Run 5K/10K/13.1 PHILADELPHIA

Sat, Aug 15 · Camden, NJ Camden

Family Fun Run 1 MileVirtual Run Registration (5K/10K/13.1)5K Registration +3

From $30 Open

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Run for PB& J 5K/10K/13.1 PHILADELPHIA

Sat, Aug 15 · Camden, NJ Camden

Family 1 Mile Fun Run5K RegistrationVirtual Run Registration +3

From $30 Open

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Jersey City Summer Half, 10K, and 5K

Sun, Aug 16 · Jersey City, NJ Jersey City

5KVIRTUAL ONLY - 5K10K +3

From $50 Open

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Greenfields Tri/Aqua/Du/ 5K & Splash and Dash #

Sun, Aug 16 · West Deptford, NJ West Deptford

Kids Splash & DashSwim/Run5k +6

From $30 Open

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High Point Volunteer Fire Company - Dog Day Road Race

Sun, Aug 16 · Harvey Cedars, NJ Harvey Cedars

5 Mile Run/Walk

From $35 Closed

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12 th Annual Kearny VFW Post #1302 Memorial 5K Run/Walk in Honor of SSG's Jorge Oliveira & Edwars Karolasz Scholarship Fund

Sat, Aug 22 · Kearny, NJ Kearny

Annual Kearny VFW Post #1302 Memorial 5K Run/Walk in Honor of SSG's Jorge Oliveira & Edward Karolasz Scholarship Fund

From $25 Closed

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New Jersey Summer Half, 10k, 5k @ Battlefield

Sun, Aug 23 · Englishtown, NJ Englishtown

5K - Aug 2310K - Aug 23Half - Aug 23

From $50 Open

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Cranford Cupcake 5K - Vegan + Gluten Free Friendly

Sun, Aug 23 · Cranford, NJ Cranford

Cupcake 5K

From $27 Open

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The Monmouth Mile 2026

Thu, Aug 27 · Lincroft, NJ Lincroft

The Monmouth Mile - Kids Mile (14 Years Old & Under)The Monmouth MileThe Monmouth Mile - Kids 100m (6 Years Old & Under)

From $10 Closed

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Run to Breast Cancer 5K/10K/13.1 PHILADELPHIA

Sat, Aug 29 · Camden, NJ Camden

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

From $30 Open

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Sloth Run 5K/10K/13.1 PHILADELPHIA

Sat, Aug 29 · Camden, NJ Camden

Family 1 Mile Fun Run5K Registration5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt) +3

From $30 Open

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Run to Breast Cancer 5K/10K/13.1 NEW JERSEY

Sat, Aug 29 · Camden, NJ Camden

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

From $30 Open

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Sloth Run 5K/10K/13.1 NEW JERSEY

Sat, Aug 29 · Camden, NJ Camden

Family 1 Mile Fun Run5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt)5K Registration +3

From $30 Open

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20th Annual Seedorf / McMeekin 5k Run

Sat, Aug 29 · Atlantic City, NJ Atlantic City

5K

From $40 Open

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4th Annual StrongLikeTom

Sun, Aug 30 · Stewartsville, NJ Stewartsville

5K RunWalk or Event Participant

From $35 Closed

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Move for Angola

Tue, Sep 1 · Hillside, NJ Hillside

5k Run/Walk

From $20 Closed

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Belmar Five Mile Run

Fri, Sep 4 · Belmar, NJ Belmar

Belmar 5 WheelchairBelmar 5 Mile RunBelmar 5 Kid's Races

From $15 Open

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Paterson Great Falls 5k Race 2026

Sun, Sep 6 · Paterson, NJ Paterson

Paterson Great Falls 5k Race 2026

From $25 Open

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