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.

Asbury Park Santa Run

Sat, Dec 5 · Asbury Park, NJ Asbury Park

5K

From $40 Closed

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Cranford Santa Run 10:15 am

Sat, Dec 5 · Cranford, NJ Cranford

12/6 Cranford Santa Donut 5K

From $30 Open

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2026 Jingle Bell Run - New Jersey

Sat, Dec 5 · Holmdel, NJ Holmdel

5K Untimed5K TimedVirtual Jingler +1

From $25 Closed

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Racefaster through the Mall 5k Run - American Dream: Race 1

Sun, Dec 6 · East Rutherford, NJ East Rutherford

Kids Fun RunKids Fun RunRacefaster through the Mall - Race 1 +3

From $30 Open

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2026 Montclair Doughnut Run

Sun, Dec 6 · Montclair, NJ Montclair

5K Doughnut RunDoughnut Dash (for Kids)

From $25 Open

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Hammonton Rotary's Galloping Grinch's 5K

Sun, Dec 6 · Hammonton, NJ Hammonton

Hammonton Rotary Fun WalkHammonton Rotary's Galloping Grinch 5K

From $25 Closed

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Elf 'N' Cocoa 8K/5K & 1 Mile Fun Run

Sun, Dec 6 · West Deptford, NJ West Deptford

1 Mile Kids Run5K8K Run

From $30 Open

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

Sat, Dec 12 · 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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Run for Breast Cancer 5K/10K/13.1 NEW JERSEY

Sat, Dec 12 · Camden, NJ Camden

Family 1 Mile Fun Run5K RegistrationVirtual Run Registration +3

From $30 Open

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Rat Race Holiday Hash

Sat, Dec 12 · Belmar, NJ Belmar

Rat Race Holiday Hash

From $12.12 Closed

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Sunrise Marathon 5K/10K/13.1 PHILADELPHIA

Sat, Dec 12 · Camden, NJ Camden

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

From $30 Open

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

Sat, Dec 12 · Hoboken, NJ Hoboken

5K1 Mile Fun Run

From $20 Open

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Sunrise Marathon 5K/10K/13.1 NEW JERSEY

Sat, Dec 12 · Camden, NJ Camden

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

From $30 Open

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Reindeer Run 5k / Kids Fun Run

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

Kids Fun Run5K Run

From $20 Open

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New Year's Run 5K/10K/13.1 NEW JERSEY

Sat, Dec 26 · Camden, NJ Camden

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

From $30 Open

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A Merry Christmas Run 5K/10K/13.1 PHILADELPHIA

Sat, Dec 26 · Camden, NJ Camden

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

From $30 Open

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A Merry Christmas Run 5K/10K/13.1 NEW JERSEY

Sat, Dec 26 · Camden, NJ Camden

Family 1 Mile Fun RunVirtual Run Registration5K Registration +3

From $30 Open

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New Year's Run 5K/10K/13.1 PHILADELPHIA

Sat, Dec 26 · Camden, NJ Camden

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

From $30 Open

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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

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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

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Hangover Run 5K

Fri, Jan 1 · Williamstown, NJ Williamstown

Hangover Run 5K

From $20 Open

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Lebanon Borough New Year's 5K Run & Walk

Fri, Jan 1 · Lebanon, NJ Lebanon

Lebanon Borough New Year's Run 5K

From $45 Open

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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

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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

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MLK Jr. Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 NEW JERSEY

Sat, Jan 16 · Camden, NJ Camden

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

From $30 Open

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MLK Jr. Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 PHILADELPHIA

Sat, Jan 16 · 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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Cupid's Chase 5K Galloway

Sat, Feb 13 · Galloway, NJ Galloway

5KSilver SponsorGold Sponsor +3

From $40 Open

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Cupid's Chase 5K Lake Como

Sat, Feb 13 · Lake Como, NJ Lake Como

5KSilver SponsorExhibitor Table +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 Bridgewater

Sat, Feb 13 · Bridgewater Township, NJ Bridgewater Township

5KSilver SponsorBronze Sponsor +3

From $40 Open

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Cupid's Chase 5K Morristown

Sat, Feb 13 · Morristown, NJ Morristown

5KExhibitor TableGold Sponsor +3

From $40 Open

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Cupid's Chase 5K Seaside Heights

Sat, Feb 13 · Seaside Heights, NJ Seaside Heights

5KBronze SponsorGold Sponsor +3

From $40 Open

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Cupid's Chase 5K Westfield

Sat, Feb 13 · Westfield, NJ Westfield

5KBronze SponsorExhibitor Table +3

From $40 Open

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Cupid's Chase 5K Princeton

Sat, Feb 13 · Princeton, NJ Princeton

5KPlatinum SponsorBronze Sponsor +3

From $40 Open

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Cupid's Chase 5K Rutherford

Sat, Feb 13 · Rutherford, NJ Rutherford

5KBronze SponsorExhibitor Table +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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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 Closed

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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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2026 St. Paddy's Day 5k

Sat, Mar 13 · Morristown, NJ Morristown

1 Mile Fun Run5k RunUSATF Member 5k Run +2

From $15 Closed

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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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Garden State 10 Miler & Cookie Chase 5k

Sun, Mar 21 · Somerset, NJ Somerset

1 Mile Kids Fun Run1 Mile Kids Fun RunCookie Chase 5K +9

From $10 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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Katz JCC POWR 5K/1 Mile Walk for Parkinson's

Sun, Apr 11 · Cherry Hill, NJ Cherry Hill

POWR 1 Mile WalkPOWR 1 Mile WalkPOWR 5K Run +1

From $30 Closed

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Search and Rescue Me 5K

Sat, Apr 24 · Hackettstown, NJ Hackettstown

3rd Annual Search and Rescue Me 5K 20273rd Annual Search and Rescue Me 5K Fun Walk 2027Search and Rescue Me 5K 2026 +1

From $30 Closed

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Riverwinds Triathlon

Sun, Apr 25 · West Deptford, NJ West Deptford

5K Run5K RunTriathlon +7

From $20 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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35th Annual River to Bay 5K

Sat, May 1 · Island Heights, NJ Island Heights

T-Shirt OnlyT-Shirt Only1 Mile Health Walk +7

From $10 Closed

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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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