Running Races in New Jersey — 2026

There are 558 running races in New Jersey in 2026 across 262 cities. The next upcoming race is the Belmar Five Mile Run in Belmar on September 4. Popular distances include 5K races, half marathons, 10K races.

9/11 Heroes Run - Pennsauken, New Jersey

Sun, Sep 13 · Pennsauken, NJ Pennsauken

Road The Gene Dannenfelser 1-Mile Fun Run5K Ruck5K Run +3

From $21 Open Closing Soon

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Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - Mullica Hill/Mantua, NJ

Sun, Sep 13 · Mullica Hill, NJ Mullica Hill

Road Single Day Walk Up Week 32nd & 3rd Grade - 1/2 MilePreK 4/5 Yr Old - 75 Yard Dash +21

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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First Responders Unity 5K

Sun, Sep 13 · Waretown, NJ Waretown

Road 1 Mile Walk5K Run

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - Cresskill, NJ

Sun, Sep 13 · Cresskill, NJ Cresskill

Road PreK 2/3 Yr Old - 50 Yard DashPreK 2/3 Yr Old - 50 Yard DashPreK 4/5 Yr Old - 75 Yard Dash +21

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Lake Wenonah Tri/Aqua/Du

Sun, Sep 13 · Wenonah, NJ Wenonah

Triathlon Aqua BikeTriathlon RelayTriathlon +1

From $80 Open Closing Soon

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Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - Marlton, NJ

Sun, Sep 13 · Marlton, NJ Marlton

Road Single Day Walk Up Week 5PreK 2/3 Yr Old - 50 Yard DashPreK 4/5 Yr Old - 75 Yard Dash +21

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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The NJ Fall Endurance Classic Half Marathon, 10k, 5k

Sun, Sep 13 · Bridgewater, NJ Bridgewater

Road 5K-SEP 13VIRTUAL ONLY - 5KVIRTUAL ONLY - 10K +3

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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3rd Annual 9/11 LeRoy Homer 5K & 1 Mile Walk - We Run So They Can Fly

Sun, Sep 13 · Evesham, NJ Evesham

Virtual 1 Mile Walk5K RunVirtual 5K Run / 1 Mile Walk

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - Long Hill Township, NJ

Sun, Sep 13 · Gillette, NJ Gillette

Road Challenger Division - 75 Yard DashSingle Day Walk Up Week 4Single Day Walk Up Week 5 +21

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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The Racefaster Half Marathon

Sun, Sep 13 · Paramus, NJ Paramus

Road Half Marathon Training Program and RaceThe Racefaster Half Marathon

From $95 Open Closing Soon

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Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - Glen Rock, NJ

Sun, Sep 13 · Glen Rock, NJ Glen Rock

Road PreK 4/5 Yr Old - 75 Yard DashPreK 2/3 Yr Old - 50 Yard DashPreK 4/5 Yr Old - 75 Yard Dash +21

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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HollyDELL 5K Walk/Run/Wheel

Sun, Sep 13 · Sewell, NJ Sewell

Road 1 Mile Walk/Wheel5K Run/Wheel

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Edison VFW 3117 5k

Sun, Sep 13 · Edison, NJ Edison

Road 5K

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Pride Walk 2026- Moving Forward with Purpose and Pride- NEW DATE September 15, 2026

Tue, Sep 15 · Whitehouse Station, NJ Whitehouse Station

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Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - Camden, NJ

Wed, Sep 16 · Camden, NJ Camden

Road Kindergarten & 1st Grade - 1/4 MileChallenger Division - 75 Yard Dash6th to 8th Grade - 1 Mile +11

From $5 Open

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Pound the Pavement for Purple 5K and 2 Mile Walk

Sat, Sep 19 · Neptune, NJ Neptune

Road 2 Mile Walk5K

From $30 Open

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LIVE RACE! #WhatsMyName 5K and 1 Mile Walk

Sat, Sep 19 · Robbinsville, NJ Robbinsville

Road 1 Mile Walk5K Run

From $30 Open

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Haworth 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Sep 19 · Haworth, NJ Haworth

Road Haworth 5K Run/Walk (*USATF Members receive $3 discount!)

From $35 Open

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The Dustin Deckard Memorial 5k Run & 1 Mile Walk

Sat, Sep 19 · Pennsville, NJ Pennsville

Road 1 Mile Walk5k

From $20 Open

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Annual Riverdale First Responders 5k Run and Walk

Sat, Sep 19 · Riverdale, NJ Riverdale

Road 5k Walk5k Run

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Road to USHthis 2027

Sat, Sep 19 · Manahawkin, NJ Manahawkin

USHthis 2027🏕🌎✨

From $0 Open

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Sirens and Sneakers 5K

Sat, Sep 19 · Long Valley, NJ Long Valley

Road Sirens and Sneakers 5KSirens and Sneakers Kids Race: Ages 5 to 8Sirens and Sneakers Kids Race: Ages 9 to 12

From $15 Open 35 spots left

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5K for Pizza: Hoboken

Sat, Sep 19 · Hoboken, NJ Hoboken

Road 5K for Pizza: Hoboken

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Seaside Semper Five

Sat, Sep 19 · Seaside Heights, NJ Seaside Heights

Virtual Virtual 1 Mile Run/Walk off site1 Mile Run/Walk in SeasideVirtual 5K Run/Walk off site +1

From $50 Open Closing Soon

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PHF NORTHEAST WALK for Hydrocephalus Research 2026

Sat, Sep 19 · Edison, NJ Edison

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Run for North Caldwell (5K & Color Mile)

Sat, Sep 19 · North Caldwell, NJ North Caldwell

Road 1-Mile Color Run5K Run (USATF-sanctioned)

From $35 Open

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The SAX 4 Miler

Sat, Sep 19 · Parsippany, NJ Parsippany

Virtual Virtual (New!)2 Mile or 4 Mile Walk4 Mile Run +4

From $10 Open

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BRC Blue Coat Run & Beer Festival

Sat, Sep 19 · Burlington, NJ Burlington

Road 5k Run Only

From $30 Open

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Harvest to Horizon Running Festival

Sat, Sep 19 · Cedarville, NJ Cedarville

Road Fun Run under 51 mile Family Fun Run5K +1

From $25 Open

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The WOW Center/Life Focus Center 6K

Sat, Sep 19 · Pennsauken, NJ Pennsauken

Road WOW Center/Life Focus Center 6K

From $35 Open

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Run Glasstown Octoberfest

Sat, Sep 19 · Millville, NJ Millville

Road Beer Mile5k5 mile

From $35 Open

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Patrolman Samuel Irvin Legacy 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Sep 19 · Columbus, NJ Columbus

Road Patrolman Samuel Irvin Legacy 5K Run/Walk

From $50 Open

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Manila Madness 5K Freedom Run/Ruck

Sat, Sep 19 · Raritan, NJ Raritan

Virtual Basilone 5K Freedom RunBasilone 5K Freedom RuckBasilone 5K Freedom Run (VIRTUAL)

From $30 Open

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Boys & Girls Club of Newark 5K to Wellness

Sat, Sep 19 · Newark, NJ Newark

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Run the Vineyards - Federal Twist 10K/5K

Sat, Sep 19 · Stockton, NJ Stockton

Road 5K10K Run

From $42 Open

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Midland Park 5K Run For Education

Sat, Sep 19 · Midland Park, NJ Midland Park

Road Kids Fun RunMidland Park 5K Run for Education

From $20 Open

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Winslow Township 5K

Sat, Sep 19 · Sicklerville, NJ Sicklerville

Road 5K

From $0 Open

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Hudson County’s Strides for Safety 5k A Run Against Gun Violence

Sat, Sep 19 · Jersey City, NJ Jersey City

Road 5KVendor Sign UpVolunteer!

From $0 Open

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Sgt. Gonzalez 5K

Sat, Sep 19 · Franklinville, NJ Franklinville

Road Sgt. Gonzalez 5K

From $25 Open

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St. Hubert's 5K-9 Run & Walk

Sat, Sep 19 · Madison, NJ Madison

Road 1-Mile Walk (No Dog)1-Mile Walk (With Dog)VIP 1-Mile Walk (Dog Optional) +3

From $40 Open

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The 11th Annual Fox Hollow "Fox Trot" 5k

Sat, Sep 19 · Cherry Hill, NJ Cherry Hill

Road Fox Trot 5k

From $30 Open

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DQ Long Beach Island Triathlon, Duathlon, & Aquabike at Bayview Park *#

Sun, Sep 20 · Long Beach, NJ Long Beach

Triathlon AquabikeTriathlon RelayTriathlon +2

From $115 Open Closing Soon

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Run the Vineyards Saddlehill Winery 5K

Sun, Sep 20 · Voorhees, NJ Voorhees

Road 5K

From $44 Open

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Donut Stop Running - Bound Brook PBA Local 380 5K

Sun, Sep 20 · Bound Brook, NJ Bound Brook

Road Donut Stop Running Bound Brook PBA Local 380 5k Run/Walk

From $40 Open

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Berkeley Heights 5K Race and Fitness Walk for Mental Health Presented by the Kimberly Anne Wilson Foundation...Proud to be an official USATF 500 Point Event!

Sun, Sep 20 · Berkeley Heights, NJ Berkeley Heights

Road 1.5 Mile Family Fun Fitness Walk5K

From $40 Open

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Love for Luca 5K Run/Walk

Sun, Sep 20 · Middletown, NJ Middletown

Road 5K Run/Walk (timed)Kids Fun Run Dash Races

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Ray Coleman Memorial 5K

Sun, Sep 20 · Lincroft, NJ Lincroft

Road 1 Mile Family Fun RunRay Coleman Memorial 5K

From $25 Open

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ShopRite of Hunterdon County 30th Anniversary Run for Hunger

Sun, Sep 20 · Flemington, NJ Flemington

Road 3K Walk5k Run

From $20 Open

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

Sun, Sep 20 · Haddon Heights, NJ Haddon Heights

Road Single Day Walk Up Week 1Challenger Division - 75 Yard DashSingle Day Walk Up Week 4 +21

From $15 Open

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18th Annual Race for Recovery 5K Run & Fun Walk

Sun, Sep 20 · Pennsauken Township, NJ Pennsauken Township

Road 5K RunFun Walk

From $25 Open

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