5K Races in New Jersey — 2026

There are 296 5K races in New Jersey scheduled for 2026. The next is the Run for the Animals in Bridgeton on October 11. New Jersey 5K races run primarily October through September.

Pat Magovern Shillelagh 5K Race & One-Mile Walk

Sat, Oct 10 · Lake Como, NJ Lake Como

Shillelagh One-Mile Walk for 12 Yr and OlderShillelagh One-Mile Walk for 11 Yr and YoungerPat Magovern Shillelagh 5K

From $20 Closed

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Run for Roselle 5K: Battle of the Decades – 70s • 80s • 90s

Sat, Oct 10 · Roselle, NJ Roselle

Run for Roselle 5K: Battle of the Decades – 70s • 80s • 90s

From $35 Closed

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Eleventh Annual Robot Run

Sat, Oct 10 · West Deptford, NJ West Deptford

1M WalkRobot Run 5k

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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National Brain Tumor Society Race For Hope

Sat, Oct 10 · Merchantville, NJ Merchantville

Timed 5KYouth Runner (12 and Under)Untimed Walk +3

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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Abundant Grace 5K

Sat, Oct 10 · Princeton Junction, NJ Princeton Junction

Abundant Grace 5K

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Sea Turtle Race: Cold Stun Run

Sat, Oct 10 · West Orange, NJ West Orange

Family Fun Walk5k Run

From $30 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

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

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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

Sat, Oct 10 · Woodland Park, NJ Woodland Park

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

From $20 Open

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Donut Dash 5k/2k walk

Sat, Oct 10 · Hackettstown, NJ Hackettstown

Donut Dash 2K WalkDonut Dash 5K Run

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PET PALOOZA 2K PUP STRUT

Sat, Oct 10 · Manville, NJ Manville

PET PALOOZA 2K PUP STRUT- SPONSORED BY GROOMINGTON EATS

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Living Recovery Network 5K and 1 Mile Walk

Sat, Oct 10 · Williamstown, NJ Williamstown

1 Mile Walk5K Run

From $25 Open

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Paw Prints PetFest & 5K

Sat, Oct 10 · Eastampton, NJ Eastampton

5K Walk5K Run (Adult)Virtual Run +1

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

Sat, Oct 10 · Bridgewater, NJ Bridgewater

5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Talon Trot 5K & Fun Run

Sat, Oct 10 · Galloway, NJ Galloway

Young Alumni 5K (2017-2026)Student 5KTalon Trot 5K

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Lincoln Park USA-250 5K Run & Walk

Sat, Oct 10 · Lincoln Park, NJ Lincoln Park

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

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Oradell 5K - 2026

Sat, Oct 10 · Oradell, NJ Oradell

1 Mile Family Fun Run/Walk5K Run/Walk

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Lake Como Day 5k

Sat, Oct 10 · Lake Como, NJ Lake Como

Lake Como Day 5k

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Run for Liberty 5K

Sat, Oct 10 · Jersey City, NJ Jersey City

5K Run 🗽5K Walk 🗽

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Always Ready 5K

Sat, Oct 10 · Cape May, NJ Cape May

5K RunVirtual K9 RunVirtual 5K +1

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Running With Rotary 5K

Sat, Oct 10 · Mount Arlington, NJ Mount Arlington

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

From $35 Open Closing Soon 95 spots left

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Run for the Animals

Sun, Oct 11 · Bridgeton, NJ Bridgeton

1 Mile Walk5K Run

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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5K Fun Run/Walk for Blood Clot Awareness

Sun, Oct 11 · Pennsauken, NJ Pennsauken

2026 5K Fun Run/Walk for Blood Clot Awareness

From $25 Closed

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Race to Cure Sarcoma New Jersey

Sun, Oct 11 · West Orange, NJ West Orange

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

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Batsto Village 5K

Sun, Oct 11 · Hammonton, NJ Hammonton

1 Mile WalkBatsto Village 5K

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Book it for Books 5K

Sun, Oct 11 · Edison, NJ Edison

Book it for Books 5K Run and Walk

From $26 Open Closing Soon

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Stephanie Berman 5k Run

Sun, Oct 11 · Hightstown, NJ Hightstown

Stephanie Berman 5K Run

From $35 Closed

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BookSmiles 5K & 1 Mile Walk for Literacy

Sun, Oct 11 · Cherry Hill, NJ Cherry Hill

1 Mile Walk5K

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Mischief on the River 5k

Sun, Oct 11 · Frenchtown, NJ Frenchtown

Mischief on the River 5k

Closed

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Detective James Ciampi Memorial Run

Sun, Oct 11 · Fairfield, NJ Fairfield

DETECTIVE JAMES CIAMPI MEMORIAL RUN

From $45 Open Closing Soon

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Cresskill 5K

Sun, Oct 11 · Cresskill, NJ Cresskill

Cresskill 5KDiaper Dash

From $15 Open Closing Soon 10 spots left

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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

Individual 5k

From $35 Open

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Bighearted 5K

Sun, Oct 11 · Denville, NJ Denville

1 Mile Fun Run - Untimed5K Walk - Untimed5K Run/Walk +1

From $30 Closed

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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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Bonita Stanton, M.D., Memorial 5K

Sun, Oct 11 · Bloomfield, NJ Bloomfield

5K

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Revolutionary Mile

Thu, Oct 15 · Trenton, NJ Trenton

1.55 Mile RunHistoric Footsetps

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

Fri, Oct 16 · Pennington, NJ Pennington

Kids Fun RunDog Registration - 5K Run/Walk5K Run/Walk +4

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Ian's Run

Sat, Oct 17 · West Deptford, NJ West Deptford

Ian's 2-Mile WalkIan's Run 5KKids Fun Run

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Shark Run 5K and Kids Shark Color Fun Run

Sat, Oct 17 · Bay Head, NJ Bay Head

Kids Shark Color Fun RunShark Run 5K

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Maple Shade Color Run

Sat, Oct 17 · Maple Shade, NJ Maple Shade

1.4 Mile Color Run/Walk

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5k RUN/WALK FOR COMPLETION

Sat, Oct 17 · Wanaque, NJ Wanaque

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

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Pat's Miles for Moms

Sat, Oct 17 · Roselle, NJ Roselle

5K Run/WalkKids Dash

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Trick or Trot - 9th Annual Airmen Helping Airmen 5k Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 17 · Egg Harbor Township, NJ Egg Harbor Township

Trick or Trot - 9th Annual Airmen Helping Airmen 5k Run/Walk

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Lou LaSalle Memorial 5K.

Sat, Oct 17 · Roseland, NJ Roseland

5K1.5 Mile Walk

From $40 Closed

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2nd Annual Dyamond Fitness and Connie Dwyer Foundation: Breast Cancer 5k and Walk

Sat, Oct 17 · West Orange, NJ West Orange

5k Run/1 Mile Walk

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Run For Edgarton 5k

Sat, Oct 17 · Newfield, NJ Newfield

1 Mile Fun Run/WALK5k

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Spooktacular Almost 4 Mile Fun Run

Sat, Oct 17 · Manasquan, NJ Manasquan

Spooktacular 2 Mile Walk/RunSpooktacular Almost 4 Mile Fun Run

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Living Word Church Fall Fest 5k

Sat, Oct 17 · Union, NJ Union

Living Word Church Fall Fest 5k

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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CROSS Town 5K Walk/Run & Craft Show

Sat, Oct 17 · Delran, NJ Delran

5K Walker/RunnerCraft Show Vendor

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3DPT Oktoberfest 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run

Sat, Oct 17 · Medford, NJ Medford

3DPT 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk3DPT Oktoberfest 5K

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Panther Prowl 5K, 1 Mile Walk, or Virtual Event

Sat, Oct 17 · Pitman, NJ Pitman

Panther Prowl 1 Mile WalkPanther Prowl 5KVirtual Panther Prowl Event

From $15 Closed

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