Running Races in New Jersey — 2026

There are 497 running races in New Jersey in 2026 across 239 cities. The next upcoming race is the Scary Rat Race in Farmingdale on October 11. Popular distances include 5K races, half marathons, 10K races.

Sea Turtle Race: Cold Stun Run

Sat, Oct 10 · West Orange, NJ West Orange

Road Family Fun Walk5k Run

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National Brain Tumor Society Race For Hope

Sat, Oct 10 · Merchantville, NJ Merchantville

Virtual Timed 5KYouth Runner (12 and Under)Youth Walker (12 and Under) +3

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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Oradell 5K - 2026

Sat, Oct 10 · Oradell, NJ Oradell

Road 1 Mile Family Fun Run/Walk5K Run/Walk

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Grace-In-Motion's 13th Annual Run for the Kids 5k/2k

Sat, Oct 10 · Fort Lee, NJ Fort Lee

Road 2K Walk2K Walk (Age 4-12)5K Run

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Abundant Grace 5K

Sat, Oct 10 · Princeton Junction, NJ Princeton Junction

Virtual Abundant Grace 5K

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48th ANNUAL JACK McKEOWN MEMORIAL RAMSEY RUN

Sat, Oct 10 · Ramsey, NJ Ramsey

Road 5k Run10K RunRun BOTH Races

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Lake Como Day 5k

Sat, Oct 10 · Lake Como, NJ Lake Como

Road Lake Como Day 5k

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Run the Vineyards - White Horse 10K/5K

Sat, Oct 10 · Hammonton, NJ Hammonton

Road 1 Mile Walk5K10K Run

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Living Recovery Network 5K and 1 Mile Walk

Sat, Oct 10 · Williamstown, NJ Williamstown

Road 1 Mile Walk5K Run

From $25 Open

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Eleventh Annual Robot Run

Sat, Oct 10 · West Deptford, NJ West Deptford

Road 1M WalkRobot Run 5k

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Run for Liberty 5K

Sat, Oct 10 · Jersey City, NJ Jersey City

Road 5K Run 🗽5K Walk 🗽

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Talon Trot 5K & Fun Run

Sat, Oct 10 · Galloway, NJ Galloway

Road Student 5KTalon Trot 5KYoung Alumni 5K (2017-2026)

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In This Family No One Fights Alone Breast Cancer Awareness 5K Run

Sat, Oct 10 · Woodland Park, NJ Woodland Park

Road In This Family No One Fights Alone Breast Cancer Awareness 5K Run

From $20 Open

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The Bogota 5k Fun Run & Walk

Sat, Oct 10 · Bogota, NJ Bogota

Road Mile Run & Walk (Track)5k Fun Run & Walk (Road Course)Kiddie Quarter Mile

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Hainesport Endurance Run

Sat, Oct 10 · Hainesport, NJ Hainesport

Road 24 Hour - Saturday12 Hour - Sunday24 Hour - Sunday +5

From $55 Open Closing Soon

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Donut Dash 5k/2k walk

Sat, Oct 10 · Hackettstown, NJ Hackettstown

Road Donut Dash 2K WalkDonut Dash 5K Run

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Always Ready 5K

Sat, Oct 10 · Cape May, NJ Cape May

Virtual 5K RunVirtual 5K3K Always Ready K9 +1

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Lincoln Park USA-250 5K Run & Walk

Sat, Oct 10 · Lincoln Park, NJ Lincoln Park

Road Lincoln Park USA-250 WalkLincoln Park USA-250 5K

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Family & Community Services of Somerset County "Taking Strides Towards Wellness" 5k Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 10 · Bridgewater, NJ Bridgewater

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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PET PALOOZA 2K PUP STRUT

Sat, Oct 10 · Manville, NJ Manville

PET PALOOZA 2K PUP STRUT- SPONSORED BY GROOMINGTON EATS

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Witching Hour 5k/8k

Sat, Oct 10 · Millville, NJ Millville

Road 8k5k

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Running With Rotary 5K

Sat, Oct 10 · Mount Arlington, NJ Mount Arlington

Road Running With Rotary Remembering Officer Joe Wargo Run for our 8th Grade!

From $35 Open Closing Soon 95 spots left

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Paw Prints PetFest & 5K

Sat, Oct 10 · Eastampton, NJ Eastampton

Virtual 5K Walk5K Run (Youth)5K Run (Adult) +1

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Batsto Village 5K

Sun, Oct 11 · Hammonton, NJ Hammonton

Road 1 Mile WalkBatsto Village 5K

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Run for the Animals

Sun, Oct 11 · Bridgeton, NJ Bridgeton

Road 1 Mile Walk5K Run

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Detective James Ciampi Memorial Run

Sun, Oct 11 · Fairfield, NJ Fairfield

Road DETECTIVE JAMES CIAMPI MEMORIAL RUN

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Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - Gloucester Twp., NJ

Sun, Oct 11 · Laurel Springs, NJ Laurel Springs

Road 2nd & 3rd Grade - 1/2 Mile4th & 5th Grade - 1 MilePreK 2/3 Yr Old - 50 Yard Dash +21

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Bonita Stanton, M.D., Memorial 5K

Sun, Oct 11 · Bloomfield, NJ Bloomfield

Road 5K

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I Pink I Can

Sun, Oct 11 · Hillsdale, NJ Hillsdale

I Pink I Can Breast Cancer Walk

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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Ho-Ho-Kus Education Foundation presents the 21st Annual Richard's Run HHK 5K: NEW DATE - SUNDAY 10/11/26

Sun, Oct 11 · Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ Ho-Ho-Kus

Road Individual 5k

From $35 Open

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BookSmiles 5K & 1 Mile Walk for Literacy

Sun, Oct 11 · Cherry Hill, NJ Cherry Hill

Road 1 Mile Walk5K

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LBI Commemorative 18 Mile Run Fundraiser + 12K Run/Walk Fundraiser

Sun, Oct 11 · Long Beach Township, NJ Long Beach Township

Road 12K Run/Walk Fundraiser18 Mile Run Fundraiser

From $40 Open Closing Soon 100 spots left

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Cresskill 5K

Sun, Oct 11 · Cresskill, NJ Cresskill

Road Diaper DashCresskill 5K

From $15 Open Closing Soon 10 spots left

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Race to Cure Sarcoma New Jersey

Sun, Oct 11 · West Orange, NJ West Orange

Virtual 5K Run or 1 Mile Walk (Untimed) - Adult5K Run or 1 Mile Walk (Untimed) - Child (Ages 6-12)Virtual - Child +3

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Book it for Books 5K

Sun, Oct 11 · Edison, NJ Edison

Road Book it for Books 5K Run and Walk

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Scary Rat Race

Sun, Oct 11 · Farmingdale, NJ Farmingdale

Trail

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OC Kids Run Club: Pre-K Fall 2026

Thu, Oct 15 · Toms River, NJ Toms River

Pre-K Fall Run Club

From $72 Open Closing Soon

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Revolutionary Mile

Thu, Oct 15 · Trenton, NJ Trenton

Road 1.55 Mile RunHistoric Footsetps

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BadgerPalooza

Fri, Oct 16 · Williamstown, NJ Williamstown

Ultra 6 Hour6 Hour Relay12 Hour Relay +4

From $60 Open Closing Soon

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St. Paul School of Princeton Lion's Chase 5K & Fun Run

Fri, Oct 16 · Pennington, NJ Pennington

Road Kids Fun Run5K Run/WalkDog Registration - 5K Run/Walk +4

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Tunnel to Towers Sporting Clays Fundraiser - M&M Hunting Preserve

Fri, Oct 16 · Pennsville, NJ Pennsville

Lunch SponsorAward SponsorSquad Sponsor +10

From $500 Open 1 spots left

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3DPT Oktoberfest 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run

Sat, Oct 17 · Medford, NJ Medford

Road 3DPT 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk3DPT Oktoberfest 5K

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5k RUN/WALK FOR COMPLETION

Sat, Oct 17 · Wanaque, NJ Wanaque

Virtual 5k Run/Walk for Completion - VIRTUAL5k Run/Walk For Completion

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Maple Shade Color Run

Sat, Oct 17 · Maple Shade, NJ Maple Shade

Road 1.4 Mile Color Run/Walk

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CompleteCare Foundation Halloween Bone Run & Walk

Sat, Oct 17 · Pittsgrove, NJ Pittsgrove

Road Howl-O-Ween Dog Walk5K Run8K Run +1

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Ocean Parks 5k (Joe Palaia Park)

Sat, Oct 17 · Ocean, NJ Ocean

Road 5K

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Run For Edgarton 5k

Sat, Oct 17 · Newfield, NJ Newfield

Road 1 Mile Fun Run/WALK5k

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RUN LSP - Costume Edition

Sat, Oct 17 · Jersey City, NJ Jersey City

Open Closing Soon

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Shark Run 5K and Kids Shark Color Fun Run

Sat, Oct 17 · Bay Head, NJ Bay Head

Road Kids Shark Color Fun RunShark Run 5K

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5th Annual Octoberfest 5K

Sat, Oct 17 · Haddonfield, NJ Haddonfield

Road 5K XC Run

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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