5K Races in New Jersey — 2026

There are 507 5K races in New Jersey scheduled for 2026. The next is the Vineland Breakfast Chase 5K/5M in Vineland on March 8. New Jersey 5K races run primarily March through January.

Ocean Gate 5K 2026

Sat, Jul 25 · Ocean Gate, NJ Ocean Gate

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

From $25 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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The Al Mackler Cancer Foundation Annual Run

Sun, Jul 26 · Atlantic City, NJ Atlantic City

1Mile Stephen Jonas Walk1Mile Ruth's Fun Run5k Run +1

From $40 Open

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Loopy Looper

Sat, Aug 1 · Pennsauken, NJ Pennsauken

Glow Up Night Loop100 Miler24 Hour +3

From $25 Open

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Tunnel to Towers Arena Climb - Somerset, NJ

Sat, Aug 1 · Bridgewater, NJ Bridgewater

First Responders & Military RegistrationAdult RegistrationYouth Registration 13 to 17 yrs +1

From $5 Open Closing Soon

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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

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Autumn Lake Triathlon

Sun, Aug 2 · Williamstown, NJ Williamstown

5K RunRelay TriathlonTriathlon +3

From $20 Open

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Asbury Park Sheehan Classic 5K

Sat, Aug 8 · Asbury Park, NJ Asbury Park

Kids' Run5K Run

From $14 Open Closing Soon

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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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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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Monmouth Battlefield 5K

Sun, Aug 9 · Manalapan, NJ Manalapan

1 Mile WalkMonmouth Battlefield 5K

From $20 Open

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North Vineland Road Race

Sun, Aug 9 · Vineland, NJ Vineland

5K

From $15 Closed

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Bagel Run 5K/10K/13.1 PHILADELPHIA

Sat, Aug 15 · 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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Bagel Run 5K/10K/13.1 NEW JERSEY

Sat, Aug 15 · 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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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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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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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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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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Cranford Cupcake 5K - Vegan + Gluten Free Friendly

Sun, Aug 23 · Cranford, NJ Cranford

Cupcake 5K

From $27 Open

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

Sat, Aug 29 · Camden, NJ Camden

Family Fun Run 1 Mile5K RegistrationVirtual Run Registration (5K/10K/13.1) +3

From $30 Open

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

Sat, Aug 29 · Camden, NJ Camden

Family Fun Run 1 Mile5K RegistrationVirtual Run Registration (5K/10K/13.1) +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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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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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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Belmar Five Mile Run

Fri, Sep 4 · Belmar, NJ Belmar

Belmar 5 Mile RunBelmar 5 WheelchairBelmar 5 Kid's Races

From $15 Open

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Alternatives Inc. Dignity Dash

Sun, Sep 6 · Bridgewater, NJ Bridgewater

Fun Walk5K Race10K Race

From $25 Closed

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Run the Vineyards - William Heritage Labor Day 5K & 1 Mile Walk and 1 Mile Kids Race

Sun, Sep 6 · Mullica Hill, NJ Mullica Hill

1 Mile Kids Run1 Mile Walk5K

From $30 Open

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Closter's Dom Mircovich Memorial 5K - 45th Annual & Jim O'Halloran Kids Fun Run

Sun, Sep 6 · Closter, NJ Closter

Jim O'Halloran Kids Fun Run45th Annual Dom Mircovich Memorial Closter 5K Run/Walk

From $15 Closed

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Princeton Battlefield 5K

Sun, Sep 6 · Princeton, NJ Princeton

1 Mile WalkPrinceton Battlefield 5K

From $20 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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9/11 Heroes Run - Pennsauken, New Jersey

Sun, Sep 6 · Pennsauken, NJ Pennsauken

Gene Dannenfelser 1-Mile Run/Walk5K Run - PUSHER5K Ruck - Active Duty Military or First Responder +3

From $20 Closed

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Tim Kerr 7 Mile Island Run and TK5K Run/Walk

Sun, Sep 6 · Avalon, NJ Avalon

5k Run/Walk7 Mile Island Run

From $25 Open

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OCNJ Labor Day 5 Miler & 1 Mile

Mon, Sep 7 · Ocean City, NJ Ocean City

1 Miler5 Miler

Closed

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National Chocolate Day: Run for Chocolates 5K/10K/13.1 PHILADELPHIA

Sat, Sep 12 · 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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Helene Cody Cranbury 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk

Sat, Sep 12 · Cranbury, NJ Cranbury

One Mile Fun Run/WalkHelene Cody Cranbury 5K Run/Walk

From $20 Open

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Run for Mental Health 5K/10K/13.1 PHILADELPHIA

Sat, Sep 12 · 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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9/11 Heroes Run - Raritan, NJ

Sat, Sep 12 · Raritan, NJ Raritan

1-Mile Run/Walk5K Ruck - Individual5K Ruck - Active Duty Military or First Responder +2

From $20 Closed

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PET PALOOZA 2K PUP STRUT

Sat, Sep 12 · Manville, NJ Manville

PET PALOOZA 2K PUP STRUT- SPONSORED BY GROOMINGTON EATS

From $30 Open

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Run for Mental Health 5K/10K/13.1 NEW JERSEY

Sat, Sep 12 · Camden, NJ Camden

Family Fun Run 1 Mile5K RegistrationVirtual Run Registration (5K/10K/13.1) +3

From $30 Open

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National Chocolate Day: Run for Chocolates 5K/10K/13.1 NEW JERSEY

Sat, Sep 12 · Camden, NJ Camden

Family 1 Mile Fun Run5K RegistrationVirtual Run Registration +3

From $30 Open

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DQ Pine Barrens Olympic Triathlon, Duathlon, & Aquabike; Sprint Triathlon & Aquathlon *#

Sat, Sep 12 · Shamong, NJ Shamong

Sprint AquathlonOlympic AquabikeSprint Triathlon +4

From $100 Open

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14th Annual Miracles for Myeloma 5K Hybrid Run/Walk

Sat, Sep 19 · Clark, NJ Clark

5K Run (Timed)Walk Only (Not Timed)Virtual Walk/Run

From $30 Closed

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The Dustin Deckard Memorial 5k Run & 1 Mile Walk

Sat, Sep 19 · Pennsville, NJ Pennsville

1 Mile Walk5k

From $20 Open

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Harvest to Horizon Running Festival

Sat, Sep 19 · Cedarville, NJ Cedarville

1 mile Family Fun RunFun Run under 55K +1

From $25 Open

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Boys & Girls Club of Newark 5K to Wellness

Sat, Sep 19 · Newark, NJ Newark

Boys & Girls Club of Newark 5K to Wellness

From $45 Open

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Seaside Semper Five

Sat, Sep 19 · Seaside Heights, NJ Seaside Heights

Virtual 1 Mile Run/Walk off site1 Mile Run/Walk in SeasideVirtual 5K Run/Walk off site +1

From $50 Open

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Run Glasstown Octoberfest

Sat, Sep 19 · Millville, NJ Millville

Beer Mile5 mile5k

From $35 Open

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The SAX 4 Miler

Sat, Sep 19 · Parsippany, NJ Parsippany

2 Mile or 4 Mile Walk4 Mile RunKids Races

From $10 Closed

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Manila Madness 5K Freedom Run/Ruck

Sat, Sep 19 · Raritan, NJ Raritan

Basilone 5K Freedom RuckBasilone 5K Freedom RunBasilone 5K Freedom Run (VIRTUAL)

From $30 Open

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