Running Races in New Jersey — 2026

There are 579 running races in New Jersey in 2026 across 264 cities. The next upcoming race is the St. Charles Girls Volleyball in Delran on July 24. Popular distances include 5K races, half marathons, 10K races.

Morristown Corporate Classic 5K

Thu, Jul 23 · Morristown, NJ Morristown

Road Morristown Corporate Classic 5K

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Caldwell Christmas in July 5K

Sat, Jul 25 · Caldwell, NJ Caldwell

Virtual 5K RunVirtual 5K

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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PACKANACK DAY LAKE RUN & WALK

Sat, Jul 25 · Wayne, NJ Wayne

Road 2 Mile Walk5KKids Races

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Ocean Gate 5K 2026

Sat, Jul 25 · Ocean Gate, NJ Ocean Gate

Road Ocean Gate 1 Mile Kids RunOcean Gate 1 MileOcean Gate 5K . CHRISTMAS IN JULY

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Navesink 4

Sat, Jul 25 · Middletown, NJ Middletown

Road The Navesink 2 mile walkThe Navesink 4 MileKids Races

From $10 Open Closing Soon 50 spots left

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Kelly’s Kidz 5K

Sat, Jul 25 · North Wildwood, NJ North Wildwood

Road 1 Mile Family Fun WalkKelly’s Kidz 5K

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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5th Annual Axiom REACH 5k to Fight Cancer - Fun Run!

Sat, Jul 25 · Princeton, NJ Princeton

Virtual In-PersonVirtualStudent/Senior/Military Discount

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Ocean City Night In Venice 5K Run

Sat, Jul 25 · Ocean City, NJ Ocean City

Road 1 Mile Walk5K Run

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Mommy B Crusaders Youth 5K Run & 1-Mile Walk

Sat, Jul 25 · Thorofare, NJ Thorofare

Virtual 1 Mile Fun Walk5K RunVirtual 5K or 1Mile

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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DQ Laurel Lake Triathlon, Duathlon, Aquabike, Aquathlon, & Super Sprint Triathlon in honor of William Laubengeyer *#

Sat, Jul 25 · Millville, NJ Millville

Triathlon AquathlonSuper Sprint TriathlonAquabike +4

From $65 Open Closing Soon

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Christmas in July 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk

Sat, Jul 25 · Brigantine, NJ Brigantine

Road 1 Mile5KChristmas in July 5K Run & 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Miles For Minds 5K

Sun, Jul 26 · Edison, NJ Edison

Road 1 Mile Walk and Roll Fun RunMiles For Minds 5K

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The Al Mackler Cancer Foundation Annual Run

Sun, Jul 26 · Atlantic City, NJ Atlantic City

Road 1Mile Ruth's Fun Run1Mile Stephen Jonas Walk5k Run +1

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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Annual Benefit 5K Run/Walk Supporting Veterans and their needs sponsored by the VFW Post 133

Sun, Jul 26 · East Brunswick, NJ East Brunswick

Road 5KKids Race

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Party With Purpose 5K and After Party

Tue, Jul 28 · Hoboken, NJ Hoboken

Virtual Virtual 5K5K5K VIP +1

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Horsemen Twilight Trials

Fri, Jul 31 · Woodstown, NJ Woodstown

Open Closing Soon

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Shore's Toughest Mile

Sat, Aug 1 · Red Bank, NJ Red Bank

Shore's Toughest Mile

From $50 Open Closing Soon

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Big Bang Mile and Science Festival

Sat, Aug 1 · Holmdel, NJ Holmdel

Road Masters Men (ages 50-59) MileJohn Saarmann Masters Men (ages 60+) MileMasters Men (ages 40-49) Mile +8

From $0 Open Closing Soon 70 spots left

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Tunnel to Towers Arena Climb - Somerset, NJ

Sat, Aug 1 · Bridgewater, NJ Bridgewater

Road Adult RegistrationFirst Responders & Military RegistrationYouth Registration 13 to 17 yrs +1

From $5 Open Closing Soon

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Captain Bill Gallagher Island 10 Mile Run

Sat, Aug 1 · Sea isle City, NJ Sea isle City

Road 10 Mile

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Sea Girt 5K & Kids' Races - 2026

Sat, Aug 1 · Sea Girt, NJ Sea Girt

Road 5K Run/Walk/RollKids' Races and Activities

From $12 Open Closing Soon

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Loopy Looper

Sat, Aug 1 · Pennsauken, NJ Pennsauken

Ultra Glow Up Night Loop100 Miler12 Hour +3

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Coombs/Douglass Memorial Bay Run (5 Mile & 2 Mile)

Sat, Aug 1 · Lower Township, NJ Lower Township

Road 2 Mile Run5 Mile Run

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Autumn Lake Triathlon

Sun, Aug 2 · Williamstown, NJ Williamstown

Triathlon 5K RunTriathlonAquathon +3

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Howard & Mim Bell 5k and Fun Run

Thu, Aug 6 · Mount Tabor, NJ Mount Tabor

Road Howard and Mim Bell 5kFun Run Color Blast

From $10 Open

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The Montclair Mile presented by Brooks

Thu, Aug 6 · Montclair, NJ Montclair

Road Men's Showdown MileWomen's Showdown MilePaws & Pavement Mile +6

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Asbury Park Sheehan Classic 5K

Sat, Aug 8 · Asbury Park, NJ Asbury Park

Road Kids' Run5K Run

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Habitat for Humanity of Salem County 5K & 1-Mile Color Run

Sat, Aug 8 · Pennsville, NJ Pennsville

Road 1 mile Color Run/WalkCritter Walk5K Run

From $35 Open

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3rd Annual TriState Veterans Memorial Fund 1 Mile-Walk / 5k-Run

Sat, Aug 8 · Sewell, NJ Sewell

Road TriState Veterans Memorial Fund 5K Run/1mile Walk

From $25 Open

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Interstate 17

Sat, Aug 8 · Closter, NJ Closter

Trail 17 Mile Trail Run

From $17 Open 74 spots left

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Rev. Dr. Frank Napier Jr 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Aug 8 · Paterson, NJ Paterson

Road 5K Run Walk

From $30 Open

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2026 Brigantine Beach Triathlon

Sat, Aug 8 · Brigantine, NJ Brigantine

Triathlon AquabikeDuathlonTriathlon Open +3

From $50 Open

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Three Bridges Five Mile Road Race, part of the "LDR Championship Series"

Sat, Aug 8 · Three Bridges, NJ Three Bridges

Road Three Bridges Two Mile WalkThree Bridges Five Mile Road Race, part of the LDR Championship Series

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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PBA Local 59/Saltwater Outpost Blue Crab Tournament

Sat, Aug 8 · North Wildwood, NJ North Wildwood

Blue Crab Tournament (Land)Blue Crab Tournament (Boat)

From $25 Open

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Monmouth Battlefield 5K

Sun, Aug 9 · Manalapan, NJ Manalapan

Road 1 Mile WalkMonmouth Battlefield 5K

From $20 Open

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Jersey Shore Summer Half, 10K, and 5K

Sun, Aug 9 · Cape May Court House, NJ Cape May Court House

Road 5k Race10K RaceHalf Marathon +3

From $50 Open Closing Soon

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North Vineland Road Race

Sun, Aug 9 · Vineland, NJ Vineland

Road 5K

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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CRDA Atlantic City Triathlon

Sun, Aug 9 · Atlantic City, NJ Atlantic City

Triathlon OLYMPIC AquabikeSPRINT TriathlonSPRINT Triathlon Relay +3

From $124 Open Closing Soon

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Wildwood Navy Seal Challenge

Sun, Aug 9 · Wildwood, NJ Wildwood

OCR Wildwood Navy Seal Individual Challenge (Swim/Run Obstacle)Wildwood Kids Run Challenge (Run Obstacle)Wildwood Navy Seal 4 Person Team Challenge (Swim/Run Obstacle) +1

From $25 Open

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Team SBH Summer 5K 2026

Sun, Aug 9 · Deal, NJ Deal

Road Diaper Dash powered by Dimples BabyFAST & FURIOUS 5K powered by OPRThe Diane Azrak A”H Team SBH 5K

From $36 Open

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JC PRIDE Run

Sun, Aug 9 · Jersey City, NJ Jersey City

Road JC PRIDE Run

From $20.26 Open Closing Soon

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RVA Fields Two Person Cross Country Relay And 6K

Mon, Aug 10 · Boonton, NJ Boonton

Road 6KAdult 2 Person Relay Masters (40+)Adult 2 Person Relay Open (18+) +2

From $10 Open

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Pro-Activity Annual

Sat, Aug 15 · Lebanon, NJ Lebanon

Pro-Activity Annual

From $15 Open

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Bagel Run 5K/10K/13.1 NEW JERSEY

Sat, Aug 15 · Camden, NJ Camden

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

From $30 Open

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

Sat, Aug 15 · Camden, NJ Camden

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun RunVirtual Run Registration5K Registration +3

From $30 Open

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Kiwi's Color Run for a Cause

Sat, Aug 15 · West Creek, NJ West Creek

Road 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk5k Color Run

From $30 Open

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Bagel Run 5K/10K/13.1 PHILADELPHIA

Sat, Aug 15 · Camden, NJ Camden

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

From $30 Open

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West Deptford 5K & Backpack Drive

Sat, Aug 15 · Thorofare, NJ Thorofare

Road

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Billy Schmidt Memorial 5k

Sat, Aug 15 · Atlantic City, NJ Atlantic City

Road Billy Schmidt Memorial 5k

From $38 Open Closing Soon

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

Sat, Aug 15 · Camden, NJ Camden

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun Run5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt)5K Registration +3

From $30 Open

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