Running Races in New Jersey — 2026

There are 569 running races in New Jersey in 2026 across 265 cities. The next upcoming race is the Avalon Beach Classic 5K Run/2Mile Walk/Kids 2K and 1K Fun Run in Avalon on July 19. Popular distances include 5K races, half marathons, 10K races.

Sandy Sprint Sea Isle City

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

Road Sandy Sprint Sea Isle City Fun WalkSandy Sprint Sea Isle City 5K RunSandy Sprint Sea Isle City 5K Run- Children 12 and Under

From $30 Open Closing Soon

Register →

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

Sat, Jul 18 · Neptune, NJ Neptune

Kenneth Vercammen

From $15 Open

Register →

TRI Mountain Lake

Sat, Jul 18 · Liberty Township, NJ Liberty Township

Triathlon Tri Mountain Lake Sprint Triathlon INDIVIDUALAQUA BIKETRI Mountain Lake RELAY team of TWO +1

From $50 Open Closing Soon 30 spots left

Register →

Great OC Lagoon Race

Sat, Jul 18 · Ocean City, NJ Ocean City

Open Closing Soon

Register →

Hunger Hero 5k: The 250th Anniversary Special

Sat, Jul 18 · Belvidere, NJ Belvidere

Road 5k Run

From $40 Open

Register →

White Meadow Lake Festival 5k

Sun, Jul 19 · Rockaway, NJ Rockaway

Road 5k Pre-Registration

From $40 Open Closing Soon

Register →

Lake Lenape Tri/Aqua/Du

Sun, Jul 19 · Mays Landing, NJ Mays Landing

Triathlon Swim/RunAqua BikeSprint Tri +3

From $80 Open Closing Soon

Register →

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

Sun, Jul 19 · Avalon, NJ Avalon

Road BEACH CLASSIC 1K FUN RUNBEACH CLASSIC 2K FUN RUNBeach Classic 2 Mile Walk +1

From $20 Open Closing Soon

Register →

Hamilton Farm Golf Club

Mon, Jul 20 · Gladstone, NJ Gladstone

Participant Registration

From $1500 Open Closing Soon 100 spots left

Register →

Pole Vault Camp

Tue, Jul 21 · Demarest, NJ Demarest

Six Weeks (12 Sessions)Two Weeks (Four Sessions)Four Weeks (Eight Sessions)

From $130 Open

Register →

Holly Jolly July Jog

Wed, Jul 22 · Glassboro, NJ Glassboro

Road 5K Holly Jog

From $28 Open Closing Soon

Register →

Light up the Knight - Night of 3200s

Wed, Jul 22 · Rockaway, NJ Rockaway

Road 400 Meter Fun Run1600 Youth Mile3200 - Under the Lights

From $5 Open

Register →

Track Workout With Adidas

Wed, Jul 22 · Glen Ridge, NJ Glen Ridge

Open Closing Soon

Register →

Run for Donuts 5K/10K/13.1 NEW JERSEY

Sat, Jul 25 · Camden, NJ Camden

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

From $30 Open Closing Soon

Register →

Run for Coffee Lovers 5K/10K/13.1 PHILADELPHIA

Sat, Jul 25 · Camden, NJ Camden

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

From $30 Open Closing Soon

Register →

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

Register →

Caldwell Christmas in July 5K

Sat, Jul 25 · Caldwell, NJ Caldwell

Virtual Virtual 5K5K Run

From $35 Open Closing Soon

Register →

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

Register →

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

Register →

Run for Donuts 5K/10K/13.1 PHILADELPHIA

Sat, Jul 25 · Camden, NJ Camden

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun Run5K RegistrationVirtual Run Registration +3

From $30 Open Closing Soon

Register →

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

Register →

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

Register →

PACKANACK DAY LAKE RUN & WALK

Sat, Jul 25 · Wayne, NJ Wayne

Road 2 Mile Walk5KKids Races

From $10 Open Closing Soon

Register →

Run for Coffee Lovers 5K/10K/13.1 NEW JERSEY

Sat, Jul 25 · Camden, NJ Camden

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

From $30 Open Closing Soon

Register →

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

Register →

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

Sat, Jul 25 · Brigantine, NJ Brigantine

Road 1 MileChristmas in July 5K Run & 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk5K

From $25 Open Closing Soon

Register →

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

Register →

Miles For Minds 5K

Sun, Jul 26 · Edison, NJ Edison

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

From $25 Open Closing Soon

Register →

The Al Mackler Cancer Foundation Annual Run

Sun, Jul 26 · Atlantic City, NJ Atlantic City

Road 1Mile Stephen Jonas Walk1Mile Ruth's Fun Run5k Run +1

From $40 Open Closing Soon

Register →

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

From $25 Open Closing Soon

Register →

Party With Purpose 5K and After Party

Tue, Jul 28 · Hoboken, NJ Hoboken

Virtual 5KVirtual 5KKids Fun Run +1

From $10 Open Closing Soon

Register →

Horsemen Twilight Trials

Fri, Jul 31 · Woodstown, NJ Woodstown

Open Closing Soon

Register →

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

Register →

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

Register →

Loopy Looper

Sat, Aug 1 · Pennsauken, NJ Pennsauken

Ultra Glow Up Night Loop100 Miler12 Hour +3

From $25 Open Closing Soon

Register →

Big Bang Mile and Science Festival

Sat, Aug 1 · Holmdel, NJ Holmdel

Road Open Women MileMasters Men (ages 40-49) MileMasters Men (ages 50-59) Mile +8

From $0 Open Closing Soon 70 spots left

Register →

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

Register →

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

Register →

Autumn Lake Triathlon

Sun, Aug 2 · Williamstown, NJ Williamstown

Triathlon 5K RunDuathlonAquathon +3

From $20 Open

Register →

The Montclair Mile presented by Brooks

Thu, Aug 6 · Montclair, NJ Montclair

Road Paws & Pavement MileThe Mellow MileWomen's Showdown Mile +6

From $10 Open Closing Soon

Register →

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

Register →

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

Register →

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

Sat, Aug 8 · Paterson, NJ Paterson

Road 5K Run Walk

From $30 Open

Register →

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

Register →

2026 Brigantine Beach Triathlon

Sat, Aug 8 · Brigantine, NJ Brigantine

Triathlon AquabikeDuathlon2 Person Triathlon Relay +3

From $50 Open

Register →

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

Register →

Interstate 17

Sat, Aug 8 · Closter, NJ Closter

Trail 17 Mile Trail Run

From $17 Open 74 spots left

Register →

Asbury Park Sheehan Classic 5K

Sat, Aug 8 · Asbury Park, NJ Asbury Park

Road Kids' Run5K Run

From $14 Open Closing Soon

Register →

PBA Local 59/Saltwater Outpost Blue Crab Tournament

Sat, Aug 8 · North Wildwood, NJ North Wildwood

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

From $25 Open

Register →

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 $45 Open

Register →