5K Races in New Jersey — 2026

There are 334 5K races in New Jersey scheduled for 2026. The next is the Avalon Beach Classic 5K Run/2Mile Walk/Kids 2K and 1K Fun Run in Avalon on July 19. New Jersey 5K races run primarily July.

Summer Freezing Cold Hash Run at the Shark River July 18, 2026

Sat, Jul 18 · Neptune, NJ Neptune

Kenneth Vercammen

From $15 Open

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Hunger Hero 5k: The 250th Anniversary Special

Sat, Jul 18 · Belvidere, NJ Belvidere

5k Run

From $40 Open

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Sandy Sprint Sea Isle City

Sat, Jul 18 · Sea Isle City, NJ Sea Isle City

Sandy Sprint Sea Isle City Fun WalkSandy Sprint Sea Isle City 5K Run- Children 12 and UnderSandy Sprint Sea Isle City 5K Run

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Avalon Beach Classic 5K Run/2Mile Walk/Kids 2K and 1K Fun Run

Sun, Jul 19 · Avalon, NJ Avalon

BEACH CLASSIC 1K FUN RUNBeach Classic 2 Mile WalkBEACH CLASSIC 2K FUN RUN +1

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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White Meadow Lake Festival 5k

Sun, Jul 19 · Rockaway, NJ Rockaway

5k Pre-Registration

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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Holly Jolly July Jog

Wed, Jul 22 · Glassboro, NJ Glassboro

5K Holly Jog

From $28 Open Closing Soon

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Ocean City Night In Venice 5K Run

Sat, Jul 25 · Ocean City, NJ Ocean City

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

1 Mile Fun Walk5K RunVirtual 5K or 1Mile

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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PACKANACK DAY LAKE RUN & WALK

Sat, Jul 25 · Wayne, NJ Wayne

2 Mile Walk5KKids Races

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Kelly’s Kidz 5K

Sat, Jul 25 · North Wildwood, NJ North Wildwood

1 Mile Family Fun WalkKelly’s Kidz 5K

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Caldwell Christmas in July 5K

Sat, Jul 25 · Caldwell, NJ Caldwell

5K RunVirtual 5K

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Navesink 4

Sat, Jul 25 · Middletown, NJ Middletown

The Navesink 2 mile walkThe Navesink 4 MileKids Races

From $10 Open Closing Soon 50 spots left

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Ocean Gate 5K 2026

Sat, Jul 25 · Ocean Gate, NJ Ocean Gate

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

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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

Sat, Jul 25 · Brigantine, NJ Brigantine

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

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

VirtualIn-PersonStudent/Senior/Military Discount

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Miles For Minds 5K

Sun, Jul 26 · Edison, NJ Edison

1 Mile Walk and Roll Fun RunMiles For Minds 5K

From $25 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

5KKids Race

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Party With Purpose 5K and After Party

Tue, Jul 28 · Hoboken, NJ Hoboken

5KVirtual 5K5K VIP +1

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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

Sat, Aug 1 · Lower Township, NJ Lower Township

2 Mile Run5 Mile Run

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Tunnel to Towers Arena Climb - Somerset, NJ

Sat, Aug 1 · Bridgewater, NJ Bridgewater

Child Registration 12 & UnderYouth Registration 13 to 17 yrsFirst Responders & Military Registration +1

From $5 Open Closing Soon

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Big Bang Mile and Science Festival

Sat, Aug 1 · Holmdel, NJ Holmdel

Community Run/Walk and Youth (U12) MileMasters Men (ages 40-49) MileFitness Team Mile (Office, Bar, Restaurant, Gym, Fitness Center & Family Teams) +8

From $0 Open Closing Soon 70 spots left

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Sea Girt 5K & Kids' Races - 2026

Sat, Aug 1 · Sea Girt, NJ Sea Girt

5K Run/Walk/RollKids' Races and Activities

From $12 Open

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Shore's Toughest Mile

Sat, Aug 1 · Red Bank, NJ Red Bank

Shore's Toughest Mile

From $50 Closed

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Autumn Lake Triathlon

Sun, Aug 2 · Williamstown, NJ Williamstown

5K RunAquabikeAquathon +3

From $20 Open

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Howard & Mim Bell 5k and Fun Run

Thu, Aug 6 · Mount Tabor, NJ Mount Tabor

Howard and Mim Bell 5kFun Run Color Blast

From $10 Open

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

Sat, Aug 8 · Pennsville, NJ Pennsville

1 mile Color Run/WalkCritter Walk5K Run

From $35 Open

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Asbury Park Sheehan Classic 5K

Sat, Aug 8 · Asbury Park, NJ Asbury Park

Kids' Run5K Run

From $14 Open Closing Soon

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

Sat, Aug 8 · Sewell, NJ Sewell

TriState Veterans Memorial Fund 5K Run/1mile Walk

From $25 Open

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Wildwood Crest 5K Beach Run

Sat, Aug 8 · Wildwood Crest, NJ Wildwood Crest

Wildwood Crest 1Mile Run/WalkWildwood Crest 5K Beach Run

From $25 Closed

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

Sat, Aug 8 · Paterson, NJ Paterson

5K Run Walk

From $30 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

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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Team SBH Summer 5K 2026

Sun, Aug 9 · Deal, NJ Deal

Diaper Dash powered by Dimples BabyThe Diane Azrak A”H Team SBH 5KFAST & FURIOUS 5K powered by OPR

From $36 Open

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North Vineland Road Race

Sun, Aug 9 · Vineland, NJ Vineland

5K

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Monmouth Battlefield 5K

Sun, Aug 9 · Manalapan, NJ Manalapan

1 Mile WalkMonmouth Battlefield 5K

From $20 Open

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JC PRIDE Run

Sun, Aug 9 · Jersey City, NJ Jersey City

JC PRIDE Run

From $20.26 Open

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RVA Fields Two Person Cross Country Relay And 6K

Mon, Aug 10 · Boonton, NJ Boonton

6KAdult-Youth 2 Person RelayAdult 2 Person Relay Open (18+) +2

From $10 Open

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Bradley Beach 5K

Sat, Aug 15 · Bradley Beach, NJ Bradley Beach

5K

From $30 Closed

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Kiwi's Color Run for a Cause

Sat, Aug 15 · West Creek, NJ West Creek

1 Mile Fun Run/Walk5k Color Run

From $30 Open

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Billy Schmidt Memorial 5k

Sat, Aug 15 · Atlantic City, NJ Atlantic City

Billy Schmidt Memorial 5k

From $38 Open Closing Soon

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West Deptford 5K & Backpack Drive

Sat, Aug 15 · Thorofare, NJ Thorofare

1 Mile Walk5K Run

From $12 Open Closing Soon

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High Point Volunteer Fire Company - Dog Day Road Race

Sun, Aug 16 · Harvey Cedars, NJ Harvey Cedars

5 Mile Run/Walk

From $35 Closed

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North Jersey Masters 5K Beginner Running Program

Wed, Aug 19 · Multiple Locations, NJ Multiple Locations

North Jersey Masters Beginner Running Program (Wednesday 9:30 session , Ridgewood Wild Duck Pond, 1133 East Ridgewood Avenue, RIdgewood, NJ)North Jersey Masters Beginner Running Program (Saturday 8:30 am session , Glen Rock Duck Pond, Prospect St. and Alan Avenue, Glen Rock, NJ)North Jersey Masters Beginner Running Program (Saturday 8:00 am session , Glen Rock Duck Pond, Prospect St. and Alan Avenue, Glen Rock, NJ) +3

From $125 Open 20 spots left

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13th Annual Howell Twp./Farmingdale Memorial 5K Run & Race Walk

Wed, Aug 19 · Farmingdale, NJ Farmingdale

5K Run Adults only5K Race Walk Adults Only5K Run 19 years old & under +2

From $15 Open

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Run, Walk & Roll for Malan Syndrome 2026

Wed, Aug 19 · Anywhere, NJ Anywhere

Run, Walk & Roll Virtual Registration $30 USD

From $30 Open

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Crusader Booster Club 5k and 1 Mile Fun Run

Sat, Aug 22 · Wildwood Crest, NJ Wildwood Crest

1 mile Fun RunCrusader 5k

From $30 Open

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Lacey 5K

Sat, Aug 22 · Forked River, NJ Forked River

1 Mile5K5K + Kiddie Dash : 2 in 1 Special +4

From $10 Open

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12th Annual Kearny VFW Post #1302 Memorial 5K Run/Walk in Honor of SSG's Jorge Oliveira & Edward Karolasz Scholarship Fund

Sat, Aug 22 · Kearny, NJ Kearny

Annual Kearny VFW Post #1302 Memorial 5K Run/Walk in Honor of SSG's Jorge Oliveira & Edward Karolasz Scholarship Fund

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Endless Summer 5K

Sat, Aug 22 · Manahawkin, NJ Manahawkin

5K Run

From $30 Open

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Charity Vyshyvanka Walk/Run - 5K

Sun, Aug 23 · Jersey City, NJ Jersey City

Charity Vyshyvanka Run/Walk 5K

From $45 Open

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Charity Vyshyvanka Walk/Run - 5K

Sun, Aug 23 · Jersey City, NJ Jersey City

Charity Vyshyvanka Walk/Run - 5K

From $45 Open

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