Running Races in New Jersey — 2026

There are 711 running races in New Jersey in 2026 across 305 cities. The next upcoming race is the 29th Annual Gloucester TWP Scholarship Run-2026 in Blackwood on April 11. Popular distances include 5K races, half marathons, 10K races.

29th Annual Gloucester TWP Scholarship Run-2026

Sat, Apr 11 · Blackwood, NJ Blackwood

Road 1 Mile Fun Run/WalkLIVE 5K

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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EKR Bike Clinic- Spring Season Kickoff

Sat, Apr 11 · Monroeville, NJ Monroeville

Bike Clinic

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Run for Aaron 5K and 1Mile Walk

Sat, Apr 11 · Vineland, NJ Vineland

Road 1 mile fun walk5K Run

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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2026 WELLNESS WARRIORS (W2) 5K/10K RUN

Sat, Apr 11 · Bridgewater, NJ Bridgewater

Virtual 5K (USATF MEMBERS)2K WalkLeisure Walk +4

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Institute Woods 6K

Sat, Apr 11 · Princeton, NJ Princeton

Road 6K

From $33 Open Closing Soon

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Guess Your Mile: Presented by Profunctional Running

Sat, Apr 11 · Bloomfield, NJ Bloomfield

Road 1 Mile (Guess Your Mile)400 Meters Kids Dash

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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JSRC RunAPalooza

Sat, Apr 11 · Asbury Park, NJ Asbury Park

Road Jersey Shore 5KRRCA Half Marathon ChampionshipAsbury Park Half Marathon +1

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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A-Board's "Run With the Lions!" 5K Run/Family Fun Walk

Sat, Apr 11 · Branchburg, NJ Branchburg

Road "Run With The Lions!" 5K Run & Family Fun Walk

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Healthy Kids Running Series Spring 2026 - Haddonfield/Cherry Hill, NJ

Sun, Apr 12 · Haddon Heights, NJ Haddon Heights

Road Single Day Walk Up Week 5Single Day Walk Up Week 3Single Day Walk Up Week 2 +9

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2026 AmeriHealth April Fools Half Marathon & 8K

Sun, Apr 12 · Atlantic City, NJ Atlantic City

Road 8KHalf Marathon

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Bad to the Bone 5K

Sun, Apr 12 · Glassboro, NJ Glassboro

Road 5K

From $44 Open Closing Soon

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Ballet 5K & Tutu 2K

Sun, Apr 12 · Hackettstown, NJ Hackettstown

Road Tutu 2KBallet 5K

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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63rd Annual Captain Zinn Memorial 5K Races

Sun, Apr 12 · Colts Neck, NJ Colts Neck

Virtual Youth Fun Run - 1 Mile5K Racewalk & WalkVirtual 5K +1

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Healthy Kids Running Series Spring 2026 - Hainesport, NJ

Sun, Apr 12 · Hainesport, NJ Hainesport

Road Challenger Division - 75 Yard Dash6th to 8th Grade - 1 Mile4th & 5th Grade - 1 Mile +9

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Healthy Kids Running Series Spring 2026 - Old Bridge, NJ

Sun, Apr 12 · Old Bridge, NJ Old Bridge

Road Single Day Walk Up Week 5Single Day Walk Up Week 1PreK 2/3 Yr Old - 50 Yard Dash +10

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Healthy Kids Running Series Spring 2026 - Lawrence Township, NJ

Sun, Apr 12 · Lawrenceville, NJ Lawrenceville

Road PreK 4/5 Yr Old - 75 Yard DashHigh School - 2 Miles2nd & 3rd Grade - 1/2 Mile +10

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Healthy Kids Running Series Spring 2026 - Wayne, NJ

Sun, Apr 12 · Wayne, NJ Wayne

Road Single Day Walk Up Week 3Single Day Walk Up Week 1Challenger Division - 75 Yard Dash +9

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Bubbakoo's Taco Trot 5K Run & Walk

Sun, Apr 12 · Wall, NJ Wall

Road Bubbakoo's Taco Trot 5K Run/WalkVirtual

From $30 Open

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Healthy Kids Running Series Spring 2026 - Elsinboro, NJ

Sun, Apr 12 · Salem, NJ Salem

Road PreK 2/3 Yr Old - 50 Yard DashPreK 4/5 Yr Old - 75 Yard DashKindergarten & 1st Grade - 1/4 Mile +9

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Katz JCC POWR 5K/1 Mile Walk for Parkinson's

Sun, Apr 12 · Cherry Hill, NJ Cherry Hill

Road POWR 1 Mile WalkPOWR 5K Run

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Walk of Hope NJ DIY

Sun, Apr 12 · Sewell, NJ Sewell

Road Register Here - Walk or Run (Virtually)Register Here - Walk or Run (In-Person)

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Healthy Kids Running Series Spring 2026 - Princeton Junction, NJ

Sun, Apr 12 · Princeton, NJ Princeton

Road PreK 4/5 Yr Old - 75 Yard DashPreK 2/3 Yr Old - 50 Yard DashKindergarten & 1st Grade - 1/4 Mile +9

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Essex County Cherry Blossom 10K Run

Sun, Apr 12 · Newark, NJ Newark

Road Essex County Cherry Blossom 10K Run

From $45 Open Closing Soon

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Healthy Kids Running Series Spring 2026 - Cresskill, NJ

Sun, Apr 12 · Cresskill, NJ Cresskill

Road Challenger Division - 75 Yard DashSingle Day Walk Up Week 5Kindergarten & 1st Grade - 1/4 Mile +9

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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The New Jersey Spring Half, 10k, 5k @ Monmouth Battlefield Park

Sun, Apr 12 · Englishtown, NJ Englishtown

Road 5K10KHALF

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Kean University Founders 5K

Sun, Apr 12 · Union, NJ Union

Road Kean University Founders 5K RunKean University Founders 5K WalkKEAN STUDENT - Kean University Founders 5K Walk +1

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Healthy Kids Running Series Spring 2026 - East Greenwich, NJ

Sun, Apr 12 · Mickleton, NJ Mickleton

Road Single Day Walk Up Week 2Single Day Walk Up Week 5Single Day Walk Up Week 4 +9

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Healthy Kids Running Series Spring 2026 - Camden, NJ

Mon, Apr 13 · Camden, NJ Camden

Road PreK 4/5 Yr Old - 75 Yard Dash2nd & 3rd Grade - 1/2 Mile4th & 5th Grade - 1 Mile +4

From $5 Open

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25 for 25: A SMAC Anniversary Challenge

Wed, Apr 15 · Scotch Plains, NJ Scotch Plains

Virtual 25 for 25

From $25 Open

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Healthy Kids Running Series Spring 2026 - Stow Creek, NJ

Fri, Apr 17 · Bridgeton, NJ Bridgeton

Road Challenger Division - 75 Yard Dash4th & 5th Grade - 1 Mile2nd & 3rd Grade - 1/2 Mile +9

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Interactive Kids 5K Run & 1 Mile Walk

Sat, Apr 18 · Mays Landing, NJ Mays Landing

Road 1 Mile Walk5K Run

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Camino de St. Joseph

Sat, Apr 18 · Westfield, NJ Westfield

3-Mile Walk from Warinanco9-Mile Walk from St. Helen6-Mile Walk from St. John's

From $40 Open

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Cumberland County Historical Running Festival at Greenwich

Sat, Apr 18 · Greenwich, NJ Greenwich

Road 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk5k10k +2

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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TONING UP WITH T X HOMEWARD BOUND 5K

Sat, Apr 18 · Pennsauken, NJ Pennsauken

Road Homeward Bound 5k

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Spring Stampede 5K Walk/Run & Color Fun Run

Sat, Apr 18 · Chester, NJ Chester

Road Color Fun RunSpring Stampede 5K

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TuTu 2.2

Sat, Apr 18 · Asbury Park, NJ Asbury Park

Road Tutu 2.2

From $30.22 Open Closing Soon

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9RunRun 5K & Color Fun Run

Sat, Apr 18 · Manchester Township, NJ Manchester Township

Road Color Fun Run (1 Mile Fun Run)5K Run

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Ship Bottom Sprint for Life

Sat, Apr 18 · Ship Bottom, NJ Ship Bottom

Road Kidz Mini SprintFitness Walk5k Run

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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FUR BABY FEST 2K PUP STRUT-

Sat, Apr 18 · MEDFORD, NJ MEDFORD

FUR BABY FEST 2K PUP STRUT-

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Shillelagh Plunge for Autism 2026

Sat, Apr 18 · Belmar, NJ Belmar

Shillelagh Plunge for Autism 2026

From $50 Open Closing Soon

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St. Cassian's 5K Race & Kids Fun Run

Sat, Apr 18 · Bloomfield, NJ Bloomfield

Road Kids Fun Run5K Run

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Visions and Pathways 5K & Walk

Sat, Apr 18 · Bridgewater, NJ Bridgewater

Virtual 2 Mile Walk5KVirtual Run and Walk +1

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Screamin' Hill Scramble 5K

Sat, Apr 18 · Cream Ridge, NJ Cream Ridge

Road 5K

From $42 Open Closing Soon

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Profs For A Purpose: Suicide Prevention Walk 2026

Sat, Apr 18 · Glassboro, NJ Glassboro

Open Closing Soon

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Galloway Township Police Foundation Valor Run 5K

Sat, Apr 18 · Galloway, NJ Galloway

Road 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk5K Run

From $37 Open Closing Soon

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Spectrum for Living - Michael B. Carpenter 5K, Walk & Doggie Dash

Sat, Apr 18 · Ridgefield Park, NJ Ridgefield Park

Road Spectrum for Living - Michael B. Carpenter 5K, Walk & Doggie Dash

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Running on Kindness 5K for Autism Awareness

Sat, Apr 18 · Vineland, NJ Vineland

Road 1 Mile Walk5K - Vineland Public School Student5K

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Steps for Hope

Sat, Apr 18 · Brick, NJ Brick

Road Steps for Hope 2 Mile WalkSteps for Hope 5k Run

From $17.5 Open Closing Soon

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Healthy Kids Running Series Spring 2026 - Hanover Township, NJ

Sun, Apr 19 · Whippany, NJ Whippany

Road 4th & 5th Grade - 1 MileSingle Day Walk Up Week 2Single Day Walk Up Week 3 +9

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Spring Forward 5K & 10K

Sun, Apr 19 · Morris Plains, NJ Morris Plains

Road Spring Forward 5KSpring Forward 10K

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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