Running Races in New Jersey — 2026

There are 445 running races in New Jersey in 2026 across 214 cities. The next upcoming race is the St. Charles Cheer in Cinnaminson on October 19. Popular distances include 5K races, half marathons, 10K races.

Maple Shade Mayor Talarico's 2nd Annual Wellness Campaign Cancer Walk

Sun, Oct 18 · Maple Shade, NJ Maple Shade

Open

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Habitat of Greater Newark: 5th Annual Salute to Our Veterans 5K

Sun, Oct 18 · Hoboken, NJ Hoboken

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $45 Open Closing Soon

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Mayor's Day 5K Run/Walk

Sun, Oct 18 · Union Township, NJ Union Township

Road Mayor's Day 5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Run the Vineyards - Down the Shore 5K

Sun, Oct 18 · Cape May, NJ Cape May

Road 5K

From $42 Open Closing Soon

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Main Street Half Marathon & 4 Miler - Hunterdon

Sun, Oct 18 · Clinton, NJ Clinton

Road 4 MileHalf Marathon

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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Spooky Fun 5k and Walk

Sun, Oct 18 · Trenton, NJ Trenton

Road 2 Mile Walk5K Run (Not Student)5K Run Student

From $5 Open Closing Soon

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The Terri Roemer Paramus Run

Sun, Oct 18 · Paramus, NJ Paramus

Road Kids One Mile Fun RunThe Valley Hospital 5K Health WalkLou Lanzalotto Memorial 5K Run presented by La Bella Roma Pizzeria and Ristorante +3

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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4th Annual Chesterfield FALL Terrain 5K

Sun, Oct 18 · Chesterfield, NJ Chesterfield

Road Fun Dash/RunChesterfield 5k Run/Walk

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Watchung Walks for BreastCancer.Org

Sun, Oct 18 · Watchung, NJ Watchung

Watchung Walks for Breast Cancer

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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12th Annual Let's Move Day 5K Run/Walk/100M Dash

Sun, Oct 18 · Wayne, NJ Wayne

Road Let's Move Day 5K

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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9th Annual Breaking the Chain Through Education 5K

Sun, Oct 18 · Metuchen, NJ Metuchen

Road 9th ANNUAL BREAKING THE CHAIN THROUGH EDUCATION 5K

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Mayor Talarico's 2nd Annual Breast Cancer Walk

Sun, Oct 18 · Maple Shade, NJ Maple Shade

Mayor Talarico's 2nd Annual Breast Cancer Walk

From $15 Open

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Millburn-Short Hills First Aid Squad 5K Race

Sun, Oct 18 · Millburn, NJ Millburn

Road 5K-TIMED5K-UNTIMEDFamily Fun Run/Walk (Ages 12 and Under)

From $5 Open Closing Soon

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11th Annual New Beginnings for Tomorrow 5K Run/Walk

Sun, Oct 18 · Fairfield, NJ Fairfield

Road 1 Mile Fun run/walk11th Annual 5K Run

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Glasstown Boos and Brews 10k/5k/Beer Mile

Sun, Oct 18 · Millville, NJ Millville

Road Beer Mile5k10k

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Stokelan Estate Haunted Wine Run 5k

Sun, Oct 18 · Medford, NJ Medford

Road Volunteer and Run 7:30am to 9:00am5K

From $15 Open Closing Soon 10 spots left

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Everybody's Run Fest at Liberty State Park

Sun, Oct 18 · Jersey City, NJ Jersey City

Road 10K Race 🏅Half Marathon 🏅5K Race 🏅

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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

Sun, Oct 18 · Laurel Springs, NJ Laurel Springs

Road 2nd & 3rd Grade - 1/2 MileSingle Day Walk Up Week 3Single Day Walk Up Week 4 +21

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Paws & Soles Saving Lives with Strides 5K & 10K Run/Walk- Benefiting the Friends of Somerset Regional Animal Shelter

Sun, Oct 18 · Bridgewater, NJ Bridgewater

Road 5K Run/Walk Human Entry5K Run/Walk Human + 1 Dog5K Run/Walk Kids Age 10 and Under Entry +2

From $12 Open Closing Soon

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Black & Yellow 5K-Southern Regional Class of 2030 Fundraiser

Sun, Oct 18 · Manahawkin, NJ Manahawkin

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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Achilles New Jersey Hope & Possibility 2026 - In Loving Memory of Kenny Franco Jr.

Sun, Oct 18 · Rochelle Park, NJ Rochelle Park

Road Achilles NJ Hope & Possibility -Distance TBDAchilles NJ Hope & Possibility 4 MilerAchilles NJ Hope & Possibility 5k +1

From $45 Open Closing Soon

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Fanwood 5K Pizza Run & Family Fun Run

Sun, Oct 18 · Fanwood, NJ Fanwood

Road 1 Mile Family Fun Run5K Pizza Run

From $9 Open Closing Soon

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Bridges 5K 2026 - Race To End Homelessness

Sun, Oct 18 · Summit, NJ Summit

Road Kids Fun Run5K Participant

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Little Falls Spooky Sprint 5K

Sun, Oct 18 · Little Falls, NJ Little Falls

Road Little Falls Spooky Sprint 5K

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Essex County Turtle Back Zoo Penguin Waddle

Sun, Oct 18 · West Orange, NJ West Orange

Road Penguin Waddle (2-12 Years Old)Penguin Waddle (13+ Years Old)Official Spectator Pass

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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BLUE 5K RUN

Sun, Oct 18 · Woodland Park, NJ Woodland Park

Road BLUE 5K RUN

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Hot Chili Challenge 8 Mile Trail Run, 5K & Kids Fun Run

Sun, Oct 18 · Andover, NJ Andover

Road Hot Chili Challenge 5K RunHot Chili Challenge 8 Mile Trail RunHot Chili Challenge Kids Fun Run

From $10 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 (In-Person) +1

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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St. Charles Cheer

Mon, Oct 19 · Cinnaminson, NJ Cinnaminson

1st - 8th Grade CheerK - 8th Grade Cheer

From $100 Open

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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 - Turkey SubOrder a Lunch - Acai Bowl

From $12 Open Closing Soon

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Meadows Miler

Sat, Oct 24 · Pennington, NJ Pennington

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

From $15 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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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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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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Delanco River Run

Sat, Oct 24 · Delanco, NJ Delanco

Road Delanco River 5K Run

From $30 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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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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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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5Knights 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Washington, NJ Washington

Road 5Kights 5K Run/Walk

From $20 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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5K Walk/Run for Education!

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

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

From $5 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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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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Heartfulness NJ 5K Run and Walk

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

Road Heartfulness NJ 5K WalkHeartfulness NJ 5K Run

From $25 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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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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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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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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"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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