5K Races in New Jersey — 2026

There are 259 5K races in New Jersey scheduled for 2026. The next is the Delanco River Run in Delanco on October 24. New Jersey 5K races run primarily October.

Delanco River Run

Sat, Oct 24 · Delanco, NJ Delanco

Delanco River 5K Run

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2026 World Run Day Virtual 5K - Newark

Sat, Oct 24 · Newark, NJ Newark

5K

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Heartfulness NJ 5K Run and Walk

Sat, Oct 24 · West Windsor Township, NJ West Windsor Township

Heartfulness NJ 5K WalkHeartfulness NJ 5K Run

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5K Walk/Run for Education!

Sat, Oct 24 · West Long Branch, NJ West Long Branch

FOR STUDENTS ONLY, 5K Walk/Run for Education!FOR STUDENTS ONLY, SAGE/WAGE 5K Walk/Run5K Walk/Run for Education! +2

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The Valley 5K Walk and Run

Sat, Oct 24 · Norwood, NJ Norwood

Kids Sprint ChallengeI Mile ChallengeThe Valley 5K Walk and Run

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GR8FUL4LIFE 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 24 · Colts Neck, NJ Colts Neck

GR8FUL4LIFE 1 Mile WalkGR8FUL4LIFE 5K WalkGR8FUL4LIFE 5K Run

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Run the Vineyards 5 Miler at Bellview Winery

Sat, Oct 24 · Landisville, NJ Landisville

5 Miler

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Newton Pride Monster Dash 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Newton, NJ Newton

Newton Pride Monster Dash 1 M Fun Run - ALL AGESNewton Pride Monster Dash 5K

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Run and Walk As ONE

Sat, Oct 24 · West Windsor, NJ West Windsor

Walk As OneRun As One

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

Sat, Oct 24 · Ridgefield Park, NJ Ridgefield Park

5K Run or Run/Walk

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Trick or Trot 5K & 1 Mile Walk

Sat, Oct 24 · Mullica Hill, NJ Mullica Hill

1 Mile WalkTrick or Trot 5K Run

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5Knights 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Washington, NJ Washington

5Kights 5K Run/Walk

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"Hustle For The House" - 5K Run & 1 Mile Walk

Sat, Oct 24 · Pennsauken, NJ Pennsauken

1 Mile Walk5K Race

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Newton Pride Monster Dash 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Newton, NJ Newton

Newton Pride Monster Dash 5K

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Boooo-mfield 5k presented by 23 Skidoo Cafe

Sat, Oct 24 · Bloomfield, NJ Bloomfield

Kids Halloween Dash (~1/2 Mile)5K Run/Walk/Jog

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Ahlyza's Fight 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Somerset, NJ Somerset

Ahlyzas Fight

From $50 Closed

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The Skeleton Run

Sat, Oct 24 · Oceanport, NJ Oceanport

5KAfter Party Only

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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5K for Pizza: Seaside Heights

Sat, Oct 24 · Seaside Heights, NJ Seaside Heights

5K for Pizza: Seaside Heights

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Monster Dash 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Point Pleasant Beach, NJ Point Pleasant Beach

1M Fun Run5K Run/WalkTShirt Purchase ONLY

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Mayor's Challenge 5K + 1 Mile Costume Fun Run

Sat, Oct 24 · Red Bank, NJ Red Bank

1 Mile Fun Run5K Run5K Fitness Walk

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Run for Shelter with Habitat for Humanity - 5k

Sat, Oct 24 · Pennsauken, NJ Pennsauken

Run for Shelter 5k

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FC5kRun 2026

Sun, Oct 25 · Livingston, NJ Livingston

1 Mile Walk 2026FC5KRun 2026

From $0 Closed

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ITVFD Costume Run & Walk 5k

Sun, Oct 25 · Great Meadows, NJ Great Meadows

ITVFD Costume Run & Walk 5k

From $35 Closed

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Kean University Breast Cancer Awareness 5K

Sun, Oct 25 · Union, NJ Union

Breast Cancer 5k

From $45 Open Closing Soon

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27th Walk 4 Mom

Sun, Oct 25 · Cranford, NJ Cranford

Walk 4 MomFun Run- 12 years & under

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Strides for Education Hybrid 5K Run/Walk

Sun, Oct 25 · Morris Plains, NJ Morris Plains

Strides for Education Kids' Fun RunStrides for Education Virtual 5K Run/WalkStrides for Education 5K Run/Walk (18yrs & up) +1

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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St Cecilia's LIFE Runners' THOMAS A HALTIGAN MEMORIAL PRO-LIFE 5K

Sun, Oct 25 · Morris Plains, NJ Morris Plains

St Cecilia's LIFE Runners' THOMAS A HALTIGAN MEMORIAL PRO-LIFE 5K

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Fast Track To A Cure New Jersey

Sun, Oct 25 · Lincroft, NJ Lincroft

Fast Track For A Cure 5K WalkFast Track For A Cure 5K RunFast Track For A Cure Kids Race +1

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Miles For Smiles: 3.1 for 31

Sun, Oct 25 · Ridgewood, NJ Ridgewood

Kids Fun Run5K Run5K - Students +2

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Spooktacular 5K and Fun Run

Sun, Oct 25 · Fair Lawn, NJ Fair Lawn

Fun RunSpooktacular 5K

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LBI Halloween Hustle 5K Fundraiser

Sun, Oct 25 · Surf City, NJ Surf City

Halloween Hustle 5K Run/Walk FundraiserHalloween Hustle - Little Monsters Dash! (Kids) Fundraiser

From $8 Open Closing Soon

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JSRC Deal Trick or Trot

Sun, Oct 25 · Deal, NJ Deal

Harry Drazin 4 Mile Memorial Race Walk5k Run/WalkKids Races +1

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Englewood Cliffs 5K

Sun, Oct 25 · Englewood Cliffs, NJ Englewood Cliffs

Fun Run5K

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Dominic DiCarlo Memorial 5k & 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 31 · Woodbury, NJ Woodbury

1mile Fun Run/Walk5k

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3rd Annual Patriot 5K - Halloween Edition

Sat, Oct 31 · Stanhope, NJ Stanhope

2nd Annual Patriot 5K3rd Annual Patriot 5K - Halloween Edition

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The Jack Walsh Great Pumpkin Certified 5K Race and Family Fun Walk - Watchung Hills Regional Municipal Alliance

Sat, Oct 31 · Watchung, NJ Watchung

Festival Time Kids 14 & under Walk - The Jack Walsh Great Pumpkin Family Fun Fitness Walk #2Festival Time Adult Walk - The Jack Walsh Great Pumpkin Family Fun Fitness Walk #2Adult Walk - The Jack Walsh Great Pumpkin Family Fun Fitness Walk +3

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Tomorrows Children's Fund 11th Annual Join Hands 5K

Sat, Oct 31 · Ridgewood, NJ Ridgewood

11th Annual Tomorrows Children's Fund Join Hands 5K - In person WALK ONLY11th Annual Tomorrows Children's Fund Join Hands 5K - Virtual11th Annual Tomorrows Children's Fund Join Hands 5K - In person RUN +1

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The Ed. Foundation of South Brunswick - 5K and 1 Mile Walk

Sun, Nov 1 · Monmouth Junction, NJ Monmouth Junction

1 Mile Walk5K

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Run the Vineyards - Laurita 5K

Sun, Nov 1 · New Egypt, NJ New Egypt

5K

From $42 Open Closing Soon

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Next Play Athletic Foundation 5k

Sun, Nov 1 · Seaside Heights, NJ Seaside Heights

1 mile kid fun runNext Play Athletic Foundation 5k

From $25 Closed

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8th Annual Totowa Turkey Trot 5K

Sun, Nov 1 · Totowa, NJ Totowa

8th Annual Totowa Turkey Trot 5KVirtual Totowa Turkey Trot

From $30 Closed

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Croissant & Cafe 5K Run & Walk

Sun, Nov 1 · Ridgefield Park, NJ Ridgefield Park

Croissant & Cafe 5K

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SJA / Brittany Rodio Foundation - "Run For Your Health"

Sun, Nov 1 · Hammonton, NJ Hammonton

1 Mile Fun Run"Run For Your Health" 5K

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8th Annual Totowa Turkey Trot 5k Challenge and 1-Mile Fun Run

Sun, Nov 1 · Totowa, NJ Totowa

8th Annual Totowa Turkey Trot 5KVirtual Totowa Turkey Trot 5K

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Veterans Day 5K Run / 1Mile Walk

Sat, Nov 7 · Mullica Hill, NJ Mullica Hill

1 Mile Walk Veterans and Active Military, Youth 17 and Under1 Mile Walk Civilians5K Run Civilians +1

From $20 Open

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Dash4DESSH 2026

Sat, Nov 7 · Anywhere, NJ Anywhere

Dash4DESSH 2026

From $0 Closed

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Trot for Troops 5K or 1Mi Walk

Sat, Nov 7 · Beverly, NJ Beverly

1 Mile5K

From $25 Open

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Fearless Together Walk/Run 5K

Sat, Nov 7 · Sewell, NJ Sewell

Fearless Together 5K

From $25 Open

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Saint James Almost Winter Classic 5K

Sat, Nov 7 · Basking Ridge, NJ Basking Ridge

Varsity Boys Race 2400M (Grades 6-8)JV Boys Race 2400M (Grades 3-6)JV Girls Race 2400M (Grades 3-6) +2

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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Sacred Heart Church 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Nov 7 · Lyndhurst, NJ Lyndhurst

Sacred Heart Church 5K Run/Walk

From $40 Open

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