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.

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Camden 99 Jersey City 31 Bridgewater 23 Atlantic City 22 Montclair 18 Medford 15 Pennsauken 15 Princeton 14 South Orange 12 Hammonton 12 Moorestown 12 West Deptford 11 Millville 11 Newark 11 Avalon 10 Hoboken 10 Vineland 10 Wayne 10 West Orange 10 Cape May 10 Cherry Hill 9 Somerset 9 Clark 9 Asbury Park 9 Union 9 Williamstown 9 Holmdel 8 Brigantine 8 Ocean City 8 Bloomfield 8

Team SBH Summer 5K 2026

Sun, Aug 9 · Deal, NJ Deal
Road 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 Jersey Masters 5K Beginner Running Program

Wed, Aug 19 · Multiple Locations, NJ Multiple Locations
Road 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 (Wednesday 9:30 session , Ridgewood Wild Duck Pond, 1133 East Ridgewood Avenue, RIdgewood, 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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Lacey 5K

Sat, Aug 22 · Forked River, NJ Forked River
Road 1 Mile5KKiddie Dash +4
From $10 Open
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The Monmouth Mile 2026

Thu, Aug 27 · Lincroft, NJ Lincroft
Road The Monmouth Mile - Kids Mile (14 Years Old & Under)The Monmouth Mile - ELITE MILEThe Monmouth Mile +2
From $10 Open
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