Running Races in New Jersey — 2026

There are 584 running races in New Jersey in 2026 across 267 cities. The next upcoming race is the Spartan Spirit 5K in Somerville on May 30. Popular distances include 5K races, half marathons, trail runs.

Avon 5K Run/Walk

Sat, May 30 · Avon By The Sea, NJ Avon By The Sea

Road Avon 5K Wheelchair RaceAvon 5K Run/Walk

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Mimi's Heartbeat For Hope Race

Sat, May 30 · Pennsville, NJ Pennsville

Road Kids Run (400 meter dash)1 Mile Walk5K Run

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Randolph Rocks 5K and 1K Fun Run

Sat, May 30 · Randolph, NJ Randolph

Virtual 1K Fun Run5K Race5K Virtual Run

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Spartan Spirit 5K

Sat, May 30 · Somerville, NJ Somerville

Road Spartan Spirit 5KSpartan Spirit 5K - under 18 years old

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School to Pool Dash & Splash

Sat, May 30 · Marlton, NJ Marlton

Triathlon School to Pool Dash and Splash

From $20 Open

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9TH ANNUAL WAYNE ROTARY 5K

Sat, May 30 · Wayne, NJ Wayne

Road 5K Run

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10th Annual Jaime Pinaire 5K Race & Fun Run

Sat, May 30 · Chatham, NJ Chatham

Virtual 1 Mile Fun RunVirtual 1 Mile Fun Run5K Run/Walk +1

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30th Anniversary Jersey Genesis Triathlon, Duathlon, & Aquabike #

Sat, May 30 · Port Republic, NJ Port Republic

Triathlon AquabikeTriathlon Relay 1/4 mi. SwimTriathlon 1/4 mi. Swim +4

From $110 Open Closing Soon

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Rockin' Breakfast Run 5K - Step Up for The Arc of Somerset County!

Sat, May 30 · Bridgewater Township, NJ Bridgewater Township

Road 5K Run 9 am StartWalk 10:30 am Start

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Trail Conference 's National Trails Day Trail-A-Thon

Sat, May 30 · Anywhere, any state, in nature!, NJ Anywhere, any state, in nature!

Virtual Trail Conference 's National Trails Day Trail-A-Thon

From $100 Open Closing Soon

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Cumberland County Parks & Rec Day 5k

Sat, May 30 · Millville, NJ Millville

Road 5k

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Lava Rocks! Sprint Triathlon - Aquabike - Saturday - May 30, 2026

Sat, May 30 · Lavallette, NJ Lavallette

Triathlon Triathlon RelayLava Rocks Sprint TriathlonAquaBike

From $145 Open

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Get the Slack Out 5k & 8k

Sun, May 31 · Cape May Courthouse, NJ Cape May Courthouse

Road 5k8K

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South Orange Rescue Squad - "Sound The Siren" 5K Run / Walk & EMS Open House

Sun, May 31 · South Orange, NJ South Orange

Road 2026 "Sound The Siren" 5K Run/Walk

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Stripes & Schmear

Sun, May 31 · Montclair, NJ Montclair

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Infinite Love Tutu Trot 5K Run/Walk

Sun, May 31 · Middletown, NJ Middletown

Road Tutu Trot 5K - NEW JERSEY (Run or Walk)Tutu Trot 5K - CONNECTICUT (Run or Walk)

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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Fort Lee Historic Park 5K

Sun, May 31 · Fort Lee, NJ Fort Lee

Road 1 Mile WalkFort Lee Historic Park 5K

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Roxbury Community Benefit 5k Race

Mon, Jun 1 · Succasunna, NJ Succasunna

Road 5K RunADP Private Event Link

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Hainesport Buddy Running Series

Tue, Jun 2 · Hainesport, NJ Hainesport

Road June - Athlete RegistrationJune 16thJune - Buddy Registration +1

From $0 Open 25 spots left

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Tunnel to Towers Sporting Clays Hudson Farm

Tue, Jun 2 · Andover, NJ Andover

Platinum SponsorStation SponsorHero Sponsor +5

From $1000 Open Closing Soon 1 spots left

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The Big Run

Wed, Jun 3 · Montclair, NJ Montclair

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The Big Run - Global Running Day Celebration

Wed, Jun 3 · Pennington, NJ Pennington

Road Kids DashThe Big Run 5K

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AtlantiCare Ribbon Run

Thu, Jun 4 · Egg Harbor Township, NJ Egg Harbor Township

Road Ribbon Run 1 MilerRibbon Run 5K

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Princeton Triathlon

Fri, Jun 5 · Princeton, NJ Princeton

Triathlon Youth TriathlonSuperSprint TriathlonParent-Child Race +6

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Big Run Fun Run 5k

Fri, Jun 5 · Westfield, NJ Westfield

Road Big Run 5k Fun Run

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David Brearley Fun Run/Walk

Sat, Jun 6 · Lawrence Township, NJ Lawrence Township

Road Brearley Fun Run/Walk (5K)

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C.R.E.W. Non-Profit "Taking Strides to Save Lives" Colon Cancer 5k Run/Walk

Sat, Jun 6 · Woodland Park, NJ Woodland Park

Virtual Virtual 5K5K

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The Marion & Norman Tanzman Foundation and Partlow Insurance Lakeview 5K

Sat, Jun 6 · Edison, NJ Edison

Virtual Virtual 5K Run/Walk5K Run/WalkStroll & Roll

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

Sat, Jun 6 · Camden, NJ Camden

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

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Chatham Jaycees Fishawack Run

Sat, Jun 6 · Chatham, NJ Chatham

Road One Mile Fun RunFour Mile Run

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2026 Bungalow Beach Boardwalk 5 Miler

Sat, Jun 6 · Atlantic City, NJ Atlantic City

Road 2026 Bungalow Beach Boardwalk 5 Miler

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

Sat, Jun 6 · Camden, NJ Camden

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

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Scott Coffee Moorestown Rotary 8K

Sat, Jun 6 · Moorestown, NJ Moorestown

Road In Person One MileIn Person 8K

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"Run Into Summer 5K" Supporting Hoboken Catholic Academy

Sat, Jun 6 · Hoboken, NJ Hoboken

Road 1 Mile Fun Run5K Run/Walk

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Sankalpa 5K Run and 2K Walk

Sat, Jun 6 · Plainsboro, NJ Plainsboro

Road Sankalpa 2K WalkSankalpa 5K Run

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Westlake Veterans Club 1st Annual Run/Walk

Sat, Jun 6 · Jackson, NJ Jackson

Road 2K Fun Run/Walk (Non-competitive, recreational)5K Run

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Livingston Run For Your Neighbor Race

Sat, Jun 6 · Livingston, NJ Livingston

Road 1 Mile Race400 Meter Track Race

From $10 Open Closing Soon 50 spots left

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Millstone Loop 5k

Sat, Jun 6 · Millstone Township, NJ Millstone Township

Road Millstone Loop 5k

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Dash and Deciduous 5k trail run

Sat, Jun 6 · Bordentown, NJ Bordentown

Open Closing Soon

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HILLSBOROUGH YMCA HOP 5K

Sat, Jun 6 · Hillsborough, NJ Hillsborough

Virtual 5KVirtual 5K

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Johnson's 5K ON THE FARM

Sat, Jun 6 · Medford, NJ Medford

Road 1 Mile Fun Run5K Run

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SuperHeroes Run 5K/10K/13.1 PHILADELPHIA

Sat, Jun 6 · Camden, NJ Camden

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun RunVirtual Run Registration5K Registration +3

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Pompton Lakes Local PBA 161 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Jun 6 · Pompton Lakes, NJ Pompton Lakes

Road Pompton Lakes Local PBA 161 5K Run/Walk

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2nd Annual Patriot 5K

Sat, Jun 6 · Stanhope, NJ Stanhope

Road 2nd Annual Patriot 5K

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SuperHeroes Run 5K/10K/13.1 NEW JERSEY

Sat, Jun 6 · Camden, NJ Camden

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun Run5K RegistrationVirtual Run Registration +3

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Hainesport Ruck for Vets

Sat, Jun 6 · Hainesport, NJ Hainesport

Open Closing Soon

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27th Annual D&R Canal Towpath "Train"ing Run

Sat, Jun 6 · Piscataway, NJ Piscataway

Road Bus 3D - 9:53 am. 2.8 miles (all paces)Bus 2D - 9:33am. 6.0 miles (pace: 7:30 to 10:30)Bus 3C - 9:01am. 6.0 miles (pace: 12:00/15:00) +11

From $30 Open Closing Soon 35 spots left

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Peyton's Promise 5K Run for CDH Research

Sat, Jun 6 · Sea Isle City, NJ Sea Isle City

Road 2K Walk5K Run

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Color Fun Run - Swamibapa Way

Sat, Jun 6 · Secaucus, NJ Secaucus

Road Color Fun Run

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2026 Jersey City Ward Tour

Sun, Jun 7 · Jersey City, NJ Jersey City

Supporter TicketGeneral Admission

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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