Running Races in New Jersey — 2026

There are 443 running races in New Jersey in 2026 across 213 cities. The next upcoming race is the Fairton Christian Center Academy Fall Fest Family Fun'd Run in Fairton on October 23. Popular distances include 5K races, half marathons, 10K races.

St. Charles Cheer

Mon, Oct 19 · Cinnaminson, NJ Cinnaminson

K - 8th Grade Cheer1st - 8th Grade Cheer

From $100 Open

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Running for Children's Rights to Both Parents - 10 of 50 Half Marathons in 50 States - New Jersey

Mon, Oct 19 · Atlantic City, NJ Atlantic City

Virtual 5K (Virtual)10K (Virtual)1/2 Marathon (Virtual) +1

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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Fairton Christian Center Academy Fall Fest Family Fun'd Run

Fri, Oct 23 · Fairton, NJ Fairton

Order a Lunch - Meatball SubOrder a Lunch - Acai BowlOrder a Lunch - Turkey Sub

From $12 Open Closing Soon

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

Sat, Oct 24 · Red Bank, NJ Red Bank

Road 1 Mile Fun Run5K Run5K Fitness Walk

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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

Sat, Oct 24 · Pennsauken, NJ Pennsauken

Road 1 Mile Walk5K Race

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Run the Vineyards 5 Miler at Bellview Winery

Sat, Oct 24 · Landisville, NJ Landisville

Road 5 Miler

From $46 Open Closing Soon

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5K Race for Recovery on the Boardwalk

Sat, Oct 24 · Ocean Grove, NJ Ocean Grove

Virtual 2 Mile Family Walk5K RaceVIP 5K Package +3

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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5K for Pizza: Seaside Heights

Sat, Oct 24 · Seaside Heights, NJ Seaside Heights

Road 5K for Pizza: Seaside Heights

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Run and Walk As ONE

Sat, Oct 24 · West Windsor, NJ West Windsor

Road Walk As OneRun As One

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Monster Dash 5K

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

Road 1M Fun Run5K Run/WalkTShirt Purchase ONLY

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Hot Mess Trail Races

Sat, Oct 24 · Pittsgrove, NJ Pittsgrove

Ultra 6 HOURHALF MARATHON

From $65 Open Closing Soon

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GR8FUL4LIFE 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 24 · Colts Neck, NJ Colts Neck

Road GR8FUL4LIFE 1 Mile WalkGR8FUL4LIFE 5K WalkGR8FUL4LIFE 5K Run

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Newton Pride Monster Dash 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Newton, NJ Newton

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

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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5K Walk/Run for Education!

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

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

From $5 Open Closing Soon

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Run for Shelter with Habitat for Humanity - 5k

Sat, Oct 24 · Pennsauken, NJ Pennsauken

Road Run for Shelter 5k

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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The Valley 5K Walk and Run

Sat, Oct 24 · Norwood, NJ Norwood

Road Kids Sprint ChallengeI Mile ChallengeThe Valley 5K Walk and Run

From $5 Open Closing Soon

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

Sat, Oct 24 · Ridgefield Park, NJ Ridgefield Park

Road 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

Road 1 Mile WalkTrick or Trot 5K Run

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Delanco River Run

Sat, Oct 24 · Delanco, NJ Delanco

Road Delanco River 5K Run

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Newton Pride Monster Dash 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Newton, NJ Newton

Road Newton Pride Monster Dash 5K

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Holly City Family Center Splash & Dash - Indoor Aquathlon

Sat, Oct 24 · Millville, NJ Millville

Triathlon Wave 3Wave 5Wave 4 +2

From $35 Open Closing Soon 8 spots left

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5Knights 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Washington, NJ Washington

Road 5Kights 5K Run/Walk

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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The Skeleton Run

Sat, Oct 24 · Oceanport, NJ Oceanport

Road 5KAfter Party Only

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Meadows Miler

Sat, Oct 24 · Pennington, NJ Pennington

Virtual Fun Run (Virtual)Fun Run (In-Person)5K (In-Person) +5

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Boooo-mfield 5k presented by 23 Skidoo Cafe

Sat, Oct 24 · Bloomfield, NJ Bloomfield

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

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Heartfulness NJ 5K Run and Walk

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

Road Heartfulness NJ 5K RunHeartfulness NJ 5K Walk

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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SomerStrong 5K,10K, fun walk, kids fun run (Halloween-themed) and Trunk or Treat

Sun, Oct 25 · Bridgewater, NJ Bridgewater

Virtual Liesure WalkSomer$trong 5K (USATF members)Somer$trong 5K (USATF NON-members) +6

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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HoBOOken 5K Race - USATF Certified Course

Sun, Oct 25 · Hoboken, NJ Hoboken

Virtual Virtual — 5K RunnerIn-Person — 5K RunnerKids — In-Person Race +1

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Spooktacular 5K and Fun Run

Sun, Oct 25 · Fair Lawn, NJ Fair Lawn

Road Fun RunSpooktacular 5K

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Barnyard Squatch 5K

Sun, Oct 25 · Hope, NJ Hope

Trail 5K

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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Strides for Education Hybrid 5K Run/Walk

Sun, Oct 25 · Morris Plains, NJ Morris Plains

Virtual Strides for Education Kids' Fun RunStrides for Education 5K Run/Walk (up to 17yrs)Strides for Education 5K Run/Walk (18yrs & up) +1

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Miles For Smiles: 3.1 for 31

Sun, Oct 25 · Ridgewood, NJ Ridgewood

Virtual Kids Fun Run5K Run5K - Students +2

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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HomeFront's Halloween Run, Walk, and Family Fun

Sun, Oct 25 · Princeton, NJ Princeton

Road HomeFront 1 Mile WalkHomeFront HALLOWEEN 5K RunPreschooler 100 Yard Pumpkin Dash

From $10 Open Closing Soon 100 spots left

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Kean University Breast Cancer Awareness 5K

Sun, Oct 25 · Union, NJ Union

Road Breast Cancer 5k

From $45 Open Closing Soon

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JSRC Deal Trick or Trot

Sun, Oct 25 · Deal, NJ Deal

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

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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LBI Halloween Hustle 5K Fundraiser

Sun, Oct 25 · Surf City, NJ Surf City

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

From $8 Open Closing Soon

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27th Walk 4 Mom

Sun, Oct 25 · Cranford, NJ Cranford

Road Walk 4 MomFun Run- 12 years & under

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Englewood Cliffs 5K

Sun, Oct 25 · Englewood Cliffs, NJ Englewood Cliffs

Road Fun Run5K

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Third Annual Butterfly Run

Sun, Oct 25 · Collingswood, NJ Collingswood

Road 3rd Annual Butterfly Run

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Fast Track To A Cure New Jersey

Sun, Oct 25 · Lincroft, NJ Lincroft

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

Sun, Oct 25 · Morris Plains, NJ Morris Plains

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

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Somers Point Halloween 5k

Thu, Oct 29 · Somers Point, NJ Somers Point

Open Closing Soon

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3rd Annual Patriot 5K - Halloween Edition

Sat, Oct 31 · Stanhope, NJ Stanhope

Road 3rd Annual Patriot 5K - Halloween Edition2nd Annual Patriot 5K

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Halloween Trick or Trot Run 5K/10K/13.1 PHILADELPHIA

Sat, Oct 31 · Camden, NJ Camden

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

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Halloween Trick or Trot Run 5K/10K/13.1 NEW JERSEY

Sat, Oct 31 · Camden, NJ Camden

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

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Haunted Jersey City Halloween 5K

Sat, Oct 31 · Jersey City, NJ Jersey City

Road 5K Run/Walk 💀1 Mile Fun Run 👻

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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PB&J Fuel Run 5K/10K/13.1 PHILADELPHIA

Sat, Oct 31 · Camden, NJ Camden

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

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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PB&J Fuel Run 5K/10K/13.1 NEW JERSEY

Sat, Oct 31 · Camden, NJ Camden

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

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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

Sat, Oct 31 · Woodbury, NJ Woodbury

Road 1mile Fun Run/Walk5k

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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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

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

From $5 Open Closing Soon

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