5K Races in New Jersey — 2026

There are 335 5K races in New Jersey scheduled for 2026. The next is the Belmar Five Mile Run in Belmar on September 4. New Jersey 5K races run primarily September through July.

Belmar Five Mile Run

Fri, Sep 4 · Belmar, NJ Belmar

Belmar 5 Mile RunBelmar 5 WheelchairBelmar 5 Kid's Races

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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

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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 Walk1 Mile Kids Run5K

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Pompton Lakes 5K Run

Sun, Sep 6 · Pompton Lakes, NJ Pompton Lakes

Pompton Lakes 5K Run/Walk

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5K Brazilian Day Run & Festival

Sun, Sep 6 · Newark, NJ Newark

5K Run/Walk

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Paterson Great Falls 5k Race 2026

Sun, Sep 6 · Paterson, NJ Paterson

Paterson Great Falls 5k Race 2026

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Kean University: Back To School 5K

Sun, Sep 6 · Union, NJ Union

Back to School 5K

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Princeton Battlefield 5K

Sun, Sep 6 · Princeton, NJ Princeton

1 Mile WalkPrinceton Battlefield 5K

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The 34th Annual Labor Day 5K Race & 1.5 Mile Family Fitness Walk

Mon, Sep 7 · South Plainfield, NJ South Plainfield

1.5 Mile Fitness Walk5K (student entry- please bring student id on day of race)5K

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Verona Labor Day Classic

Mon, Sep 7 · Verona, NJ Verona

1 Mile Fun Run / Health Walk5K Race

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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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Labor Day 5K

Mon, Sep 7 · Sparta, NJ Sparta

Labor Day 5K - Lake Mohawk, Sparta

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Arman Roy Foundation 2026 5K Run for Hope

Fri, Sep 11 · Basking Ridge, NJ Basking Ridge

Virtual 5K (Run or Walk Anywhere)In Person 5K (Basking Ridge, NJ)

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Somerset County Operation Helping Hand: Running for Recovery 5K Run and Walk

Sat, Sep 12 · Bridgewater, NJ Bridgewater

5KKIDS DASH

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PBA Local 388 5K Run/1 Mile Walk Fundraiser

Sat, Sep 12 · Fort Lee, NJ Fort Lee

1 Mile Walk5K Run (under 18 pricing)5K Run

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NJ FMBA Fallen Heroes 5K

Sat, Sep 12 · Lake Como, NJ Lake Como

Little Heroes Children's Dash (No T Shirt Included)Fallen Heroes 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk (non competitive) with a $25 No T Shirt OptionFallen Heroes 5k Run/Walk

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9/11 Heroes Run - Raritan, NJ

Sat, Sep 12 · Raritan, NJ Raritan

1-Mile Run/Walk5K Run5K Ruck - Active Duty Military or First Responder +2

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The Mock 5K

Sat, Sep 12 · Sicklerville, NJ Sicklerville

The Mock 5K

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Hops Trot 5K - Cape May Brewing

Sat, Sep 12 · Rio Grande, NJ Rio Grande

1 MILE - (10:50 AM Start Time)5K - (10:45 AM Start Time)

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PORK ROLL VS TAYLOR HAM PUP STRUT AND 1 MILE FUN WALK

Sat, Sep 12 · Hillsborough, NJ Hillsborough

PORK ROLL VS TAYLOR HAM 5 PUP STRUT AND 1 MILE FUN WALK

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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9/11 Memorial 5K and Kids' Run

Sat, Sep 12 · Middletown, NJ Middletown

Kids' Run - 1/2 mile$100 Sponsor (2 free race entries and 2 free T-Shirts)5K Run & Walk +4

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Sea Isle City Run For Nurses 5K

Sat, Sep 12 · Sea Isle City, NJ Sea Isle City

1M Walk5K Run

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Snouts and Stouts Brew Run

Sat, Sep 12 · Hammonton, NJ Hammonton

Snouts and Stouts Brew Run 5K

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Daretown Day 5K

Sat, Sep 12 · Elmer, NJ Elmer

1M Walk5K Run

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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

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Dogs Day Out 5K Run/1.25mi Walk

Sat, Sep 12 · Farmingdale, NJ Farmingdale

1.25 Mile Scenic Walk5K RunFestival Only

From $20 Closed

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Somers Point's Run to Remember 5K

Sat, Sep 12 · Somers Point, NJ Somers Point

Somers Point's Run to Remember 5K

From $35 Closed

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Ringwood PBA 5k Run

Sat, Sep 12 · Ringwood, NJ Ringwood

5k RunKiddie Dash

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Spotswood Annual 5K Walk & Race

Sat, Sep 12 · Spotswood, NJ Spotswood

5K Walk/Run

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3rd Annual 9/11 LeRoy Homer 5K & 1 Mile Walk - We Run So They Can Fly

Sun, Sep 13 · Evesham, NJ Evesham

1 Mile Walk5K RunVirtual 5K Run / 1 Mile Walk

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HollyDELL 5K Walk/Run/Wheel

Sun, Sep 13 · Sewell, NJ Sewell

1 Mile Walk/Wheel5K Run/Wheel

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First Responders Unity 5K

Sun, Sep 13 · Waretown, NJ Waretown

1 Mile Walk5K Run

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Edison VFW 3117 5k

Sun, Sep 13 · Edison, NJ Edison

5K

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9/11 Heroes Run - Pennsauken, New Jersey

Sun, Sep 13 · Pennsauken, NJ Pennsauken

The Gene Dannenfelser 1-Mile Fun Run5K Run - Active Duty Military or First Responder5K Run +3

From $21 Open Closing Soon

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HEMOPHILIA ASSOCIATION OF NEW JERSEY PRESENTS THE HEMOPHILIA 5K RUN/1 MILE WALK

Sun, Sep 13 · East Brunswick, NJ East Brunswick

1 Mile Walk5k Run1 Mile Walk Students (ages 7 -18) +2

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Midland Park 5K Run For Education

Sat, Sep 19 · Midland Park, NJ Midland Park

Kids Fun RunMidland Park 5K Run for Education

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Seaside Semper Five

Sat, Sep 19 · Seaside Heights, NJ Seaside Heights

1 Mile Run/Walk in SeasideVirtual 1 Mile Run/Walk off site5K Run/Walk in Seaside +1

From $50 Open Closing Soon

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PAWS for the Cause Walkathon

Sat, Sep 19 · Montclair, NJ Montclair

PAWS for the Cause Walkathon

From $10 Closed

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Annual Riverdale First Responders 5k Run and Walk

Sat, Sep 19 · Riverdale, NJ Riverdale

5k Run5k Walk

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

Sat, Sep 19 · Clark, NJ Clark

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

From $35 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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The WOW Center/Life Focus Center 6K

Sat, Sep 19 · Pennsauken, NJ Pennsauken

WOW Center/Life Focus Center 6K

From $35 Open

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LIVE RACE! #WhatsMyName 5K and 1 Mile Walk

Sat, Sep 19 · Robbinsville, NJ Robbinsville

1 Mile Walk5K Run

From $30 Open

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Pound the Pavement for Purple 5K and 2 Mile Walk

Sat, Sep 19 · Neptune, NJ Neptune

2 Mile Walk5K

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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BRC Blue Coat Run & Beer Festival

Sat, Sep 19 · Burlington, NJ Burlington

5k Run Only

From $30 Open

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Winslow Township 5K

Sat, Sep 19 · Sicklerville, NJ Sicklerville

5K

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Patrolman Samuel Irvin Legacy 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Sep 19 · Columbus, NJ Columbus

Patrolman Samuel Irvin Legacy 5K Run/Walk

From $50 Open

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Run for North Caldwell (5K & Color Mile)

Sat, Sep 19 · North Caldwell, NJ North Caldwell

1-Mile Color Run5K Run (USATF-sanctioned)

From $35 Open

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Haworth 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Sep 19 · Haworth, NJ Haworth

Haworth 5K Run/Walk (*USATF Members receive $3 discount!)

From $35 Open

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Hudson County’s Strides for Safety 5k A Run Against Gun Violence

Sat, Sep 19 · Jersey City, NJ Jersey City

5KVolunteer!Vendor Sign Up

From $0 Open

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