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.

Sister2Sister Breast Cancer Run/Walk 4Life

Sat, Oct 3 · Somerset, NJ Somerset

Road Sistser2Sister Breast Cancer Run/Walk 4Life

From $20 Open

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Mantua VFW Live and Virtual 5K & 1 Mile "Running for Vets" - 2026

Sun, Oct 4 · Mantua, NJ Mantua

Virtual Live 1 Mile Walk -StudentLive 1 Mile WalkLive 5K +2

From $20 Open

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STERBENZ RUN FOR THE PICKLES 5K AND 2K PUP STRUT & STROLL

Sun, Oct 4 · Washington, NJ Washington

Road STERBENZ RUN FOR THE PICKLES 2K PUP STRUTSTERBENZ RUN FOR THE PICKLES 2K WALK/STROLLSTERBENZ RUN FOR THE PICKLES 5K

From $25 Open

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Ocean Running Club's Seaside Half Marathon and 5K

Sun, Oct 4 · Seaside Park, NJ Seaside Park

Road Seaside 5KSeaside Half MarathonSeaside Challenge (5K and Half Marathon back-to-back!)

From $35 Open

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Bob Hendricks Memorial 5k Run/Walk

Sun, Oct 4 · Bedminster, NJ Bedminster

Virtual Bob Hendricks Memorial 5k Run/Walk -- VIRTUAL OPTIONBob Hendricks Memorial 5k Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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The JC Green Half, 10K, and 5K

Sun, Oct 4 · Jersey City, NJ Jersey City

Road 5k Race10K RaceHalf Marathon +3

From $50 Open

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7th Annual Walk for Women’s Cancers - The Lewin Fund to Fight Women's Cancers

Sun, Oct 4 · Paramus, NJ Paramus

Virtual 7th Annual Walk for Women's Cancers7th Annual Walk for Women's Cancers

From $10 Open

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Jersey Shore Half Marathon and 2 Mile Run

Sun, Oct 4 · Highlands, NJ Highlands

Virtual 2 Mile RunJersey Shore Half MarathonVirtual Half Marathon +3

From $25 Open

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Paw Prints PetFest & 5K

Sat, Oct 10 · Eastampton, NJ Eastampton

Virtual 5K Walk5K Run (Adult)Virtual Run +1

From $20 Open

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Bagel Run 5K/10K/13.1 PHILADELPHIA

Sat, Oct 10 · Camden, NJ Camden

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun Run5K Registration5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt) +3

From $30 Open

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

Sat, Oct 10 · Camden, NJ Camden

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

From $30 Open

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Bagel Run 5K/10K/13.1 NEW JERSEY

Sat, Oct 10 · Camden, NJ Camden

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun Run5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt)Virtual Run Registration +3

From $30 Open

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Always Ready 5K

Sat, Oct 10 · Cape May, NJ Cape May

Virtual 5K RunVirtual 5KVirtual K9 Run +1

From $35 Open

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Witching Hour 5k/8k

Sat, Oct 10 · Millville, NJ Millville

Road 8k5k

From $35 Open

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Coffee Lovers Run 5K/10K/13.1 PHILADELPHIA

Sat, Oct 10 · Camden, NJ Camden

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

From $30 Open

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Run the Vineyards - White Horse 10K/5K

Sat, Oct 10 · Hammonton, NJ Hammonton

Road 1 Mile Walk5K10K Run

From $30 Open

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Hainesport Endurance Run

Sat, Oct 10 · Hainesport, NJ Hainesport

Road 24 Hour - Saturday12 Hour - Saturday24 Hour - Sunday +5

From $55 Open

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PET PALOOZA 2K PUP STRUT

Sat, Oct 10 · Manville, NJ Manville

PET PALOOZA 2K PUP STRUT- SPONSORED BY GROOMINGTON EATS

From $30 Open

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Run for Liberty 5K

Sat, Oct 10 · Jersey City, NJ Jersey City

Road 5K Run5K Walk

From $25 Open

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Batsto Village 5K

Sun, Oct 11 · Hammonton, NJ Hammonton

Road 1 Mile WalkBatsto Village 5K

From $20 Open

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Cerebral Palsy Awareness 5K

Sun, Oct 11 · Hamilton, NJ Hamilton

Virtual 5K Run/WalkVirtual 5K Run/Walk

From $10 Open

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Race to Cure Sarcoma New Jersey

Sun, Oct 11 · West Orange, NJ West Orange

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

From $10 Open

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LBI Commemorative 18 Mile Run Fundraiser + 12K Run/Walk Fundraiser

Sun, Oct 11 · Long Beach Township, NJ Long Beach Township

Road 12K Run/Walk Fundraiser18 Mile Run Fundraiser

From $40 Open

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BadgerPalooza

Fri, Oct 16 · Williamstown, NJ Williamstown

Ultra 6 Hour6 Hour Relay12 Hour +4

From $60 Open

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AmeriHealth Atlantic City Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K & G. Larry James 5K

Sat, Oct 17 · Atlantic City, NJ Atlantic City

Road G. Larry James 5K10KKing Neptune Challenge (Half Marathon + 10K) +5

From $35 Open

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Superhero Sprint

Sat, Oct 17 · Flemington, NJ Flemington

Road Superhero Sprint

From $10 Open

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MARY'S PLACE BY THE SEA 2026 WALK-A-THON & RUN

Sat, Oct 17 · Ocean Grove, NJ Ocean Grove

Virtual Adult WalkerVirtual Adult WalkerStudent Walker +7

From $25 Open

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Harrington Park Fall Spectacular - 24th Annual

Sat, Oct 17 · Harrington Park, NJ Harrington Park

Road Mile Fun Run5k Run/WalkKiddie Dash

From $5 Open

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Main Street Half Marathon & 4 Miler - Hunterdon

Sun, Oct 18 · Clinton, NJ Clinton

Road 4 MileHalf Marathon

From $40 Open

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The Terri Roemer Paramus Run

Sun, Oct 18 · Paramus, NJ Paramus

Road Kids One Mile Fun RunLou Lanzalotto Memorial 5K Run presented by La Bella Roma Pizzeria and RistoranteThe Valley Hospital 5K Health Walk +3

From $15 Open

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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 10 spots left

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Clinton Road Zombie Run

Sun, Oct 18 · West Milford, NJ West Milford

Road Zombie Crawl5k Run10k Run

From $25 Open

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Main Street Donuts Belmar Donut Run

Sun, Oct 18 · Belmar, NJ Belmar

Road Main Street Donut Chase 5K

From $30 Open

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Run the Vineyards - Down the Shore 5K

Sun, Oct 18 · Cape May, NJ Cape May

Road 5K

From $42 Open

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Hot Mess Trail Races

Sat, Oct 24 · Pittsgrove, NJ Pittsgrove

Ultra 6 HOURHALF MARATHON

From $65 Open

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5Knights 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Washington, NJ Washington

Road 5Kights 5K Run/Walk

From $20 Open

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5K Race for Recovery on the Boardwalk

Sat, Oct 24 · Ocean Grove, NJ Ocean Grove

Virtual 2 Mile Family WalkVIRTUAL 5KVIP 5K Package +3

From $0 Open

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Run the Vineyards 5 Miler and Food Truck Festival at Bellview Winery

Sat, Oct 24 · Landisville, NJ Landisville

Road 5 Miler

From $46 Open

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The Skeleton Run

Sat, Oct 24 · Oceanport, NJ Oceanport

Road 5K

From $40 Open

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Newton Pride Monster Dash 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Newton, NJ Newton

Road Newton Pride Monster Dash 5K

From $15 Open

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Cape May Hallowed Half Marathon

Sat, Oct 24 · Cape May, NJ Cape May

Road Hallowed Half 5k Run1/2 Marathon1/2 Marathon Relay

From $42 Open

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HoBOOken 5K Race - USATF Certified Course

Sun, Oct 25 · Hoboken, NJ Hoboken

Virtual Virtual — 5K RunnerIn-Person — 5K RunnerKids — In-Person Race +1

From $10 Open

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Englewood Cliffs 5K

Sun, Oct 25 · Englewood Cliffs, NJ Englewood Cliffs

Road Fun Run5K

From $15 Open

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Halloween Trick or Trot Run 5K/10K/13.1 PHILADELPHIA

Sat, Oct 31 · Camden, NJ Camden

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun Run5K RegistrationVirtual Run Registration +3

From $30 Open

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Haunted Jersey City 5K

Sat, Oct 31 · Jersey City, NJ Jersey City

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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PB&J Fuel Run 5K/10K/13.1 PHILADELPHIA

Sat, Oct 31 · Camden, NJ Camden

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

From $30 Open

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Halloween Trick or Trot Run 5K/10K/13.1 NEW JERSEY

Sat, Oct 31 · Camden, NJ Camden

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun Run5K RegistrationVirtual Run Registration +3

From $30 Open

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PB&J Fuel Run 5K/10K/13.1 NEW JERSEY

Sat, Oct 31 · Camden, NJ Camden

Virtual Family Fun Run 1 MileVirtual Run Registration (5K/10K/13.1)5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt) +3

From $30 Open

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Cooper Norcross Run the Bridge Event presented by AmeriHealth

Sun, Nov 1 · Camden, NJ Camden

Virtual In-Person 2 Mile WalkVirtual 2 Mile WalkIn-Person 10K Run +1

From $30 Open

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Run the Vineyards - Laurita 5K

Sun, Nov 1 · New Egypt, NJ New Egypt

Road 5K

From $42 Open

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