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.

YCFL Color Run 2026 - Think Green, Run Clean

Sat, Apr 25 · Fort Lee, NJ Fort Lee

Road 1 Mile Fun Color Run / Walk5K Color Run

From $20 Open

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Suzie Gallagher 5K & Color Run

Sat, Apr 25 · Garfield, NJ Garfield

Road Suzie's 5k Race and Color Run

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Nick Mowers Memorial 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Apr 25 · Pennsville, NJ Pennsville

Road 5k Run/Walk

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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11th Annual Run for Rowan 5K

Sat, Apr 25 · Glassboro, NJ Glassboro

Virtual Virtual: Currently Enrolled Rowan StudentVirtual: Ages 0-17Virtual: Ages 18+ +3

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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"Run it Out" 5k Run/Walk - 15th Annual

Sun, Apr 26 · Morris Plains, NJ Morris Plains

Virtual "Run it Out" 5k WalkVirtual Run it Out 5k Run/Walk"Run it Out" 5k Run

From $30 Open

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Healthy Kids Running Series Spring 2026 - Glen Rock, NJ

Sun, Apr 26 · Glen Rock, NJ Glen Rock

Road Kindergarten & 1st Grade - 1/4 Mile4th & 5th Grade - 1 Mile6th to 8th Grade - 1 Mile +9

From $15 Open

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Healing Meals Community 5K

Sun, Apr 26 · Ridgewood, NJ Ridgewood

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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PIP Spring Sprint 5K

Sun, Apr 26 · Secaucus, NJ Secaucus

Virtual 5K Run & Wellness FairVirtual 5K Run

From $25 Open

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AAPI New Jersey Color Run

Sun, Apr 26 · Bloomfield, NJ Bloomfield

Road 1 Mile Color Run5k Color Run

From $25 Open

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2026 Manion WOD - Evesham Fire Rescue - Station 221

Sun, Apr 26 · Evesham, NJ Evesham

Manion WOD WorkoutManion WOD Ruck Workout

From $34 Open

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Run the Vineyards - William Heritage 5 Miler

Sun, Apr 26 · Mullica Hill, NJ Mullica Hill

Road 5 Miler

From $44 Open

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Seany Shoe Hands 5K and 1 Mile Hero Walk for Autism

Sun, Apr 26 · Hammonton, NJ Hammonton

Road 1 Mile Hero Walk5K

From $25 Open

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Healthy Kids Running Series Spring 2026 - Marlton, NJ

Sun, Apr 26 · Marlton, NJ Marlton

Road Challenger Division - 75 Yard DashPreK 2/3 Yr Old - 50 Yard DashPreK 4/5 Yr Old - 75 Yard Dash +9

From $15 Open

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

Sun, Apr 26 · Mullica Hill, NJ Mullica Hill

Road 2nd & 3rd Grade - 1/2 MileSingle Day Walk Up Week 4Single Day Walk Up Week 3 +9

From $15 Open

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Run Bergenfield Run 5K

Sun, Apr 26 · Bergenfield, NJ Bergenfield

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $35 Open

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Marshall Elementary School 5K

Sun, Apr 26 · South Orange, NJ South Orange

Road 5K1 Mile Fun Run

From $10 Open

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Riverwinds Triathlon

Sun, Apr 26 · West Deptford, NJ West Deptford

Triathlon 5K RunDuathlonAquabike +2

From $20 Open

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Mayor Ted R. Green’s 3rd Annual Opioid Awareness 5K Walk & Run, in partnership with the Greater Essex Community Uplift Foundation

Sun, Apr 26 · East Orange, NJ East Orange

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Medford SwimFest #1

Sun, Apr 26 · Medford, NJ Medford

Triathlon SwimRun - 1600m Swim, 5K Run800 Meter Open Water Swim1600 Meter Open Water Swim +1

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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Healthy Kids Running Series Spring 2026 - Robbinsville, NJ

Sun, Apr 26 · Robbinsville, NJ Robbinsville

Road Kindergarten & 1st Grade - 1/4 Mile2nd & 3rd Grade - 1/2 Mile4th & 5th Grade - 1 Mile +9

From $15 Open

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Bloomin' 5K and 1 Mile Walk

Sun, Apr 26 · Clifton, NJ Clifton

Road 1 Mile Walk5K

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Ryan Steidl Memorial 22nd Annual MK5K Run/Walk

Sun, Apr 26 · Denville, NJ Denville

Road 5K Run/Walk (for MK Students/Staff & Alumni Only)Ryan Steidl Memorial MK5K Run/Walk5K Run/Walk (Under 18) +1

From $15 Open

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

Sun, Apr 26 · Gillette, NJ Gillette

Road Single Day Walk Up Week 5Single Day Walk Up Week 4Single Day Walk Up Week 3 +9

From $15 Open

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XC Summer Series

Tue, Apr 28 · Parsippany, NJ Parsippany

Road Adult 5KChild 5K

From $50 Open

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Run + Refuel -Fleet Feet + Live Run Give -Launch Party

Tue, Apr 28 · Summit, NJ Summit

Open

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2026 Manion WOD - Fortitude Fitness

Fri, May 1 · Raritan, NJ Raritan

Manion WOD Ruck WorkoutManion WOD Workout

From $34 Open

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Officer Christopher Reeves Scholarship 5K

Sat, May 2 · Millville, NJ Millville

Road 1.5 Mile Walk5K Run

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Bikes & Beers Monmouth

Sat, May 2 · Oceanport, NJ Oceanport

15 MILE - (10:00 AM Start Time)30 MILE - (9:30 AM Start Time)30 MILE - (9:00 AM Start Time) +5

From $29 Open

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Lawrence Hopewell Trail Complete the Loop 5K

Sat, May 2 · Pennington, NJ Pennington

Road 5KFUN RUN

From $25 Open

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The 7th Annual “Ricky” 267 5K Run/Walk & Kids Fun Run

Sat, May 2 · Union City, NJ Union City

Road 5K Run/Walk - Online RegistrationKids Fun Run - Register Online

From $0 Open

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Lace Up Against Stigma 5K Run and 1 Mile Walk

Sat, May 2 · Medford, NJ Medford

Road 1 Mile Walk5K

From $25 Open

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Foster the Family 5K & Family Fun Day

Sat, May 2 · Cherry Hill, NJ Cherry Hill

Road 1 Mile Walk5KKids Fun Run

From $15 Open

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Hops Trot Monmouth

Sat, May 2 · Oceanport, NJ Oceanport

Road 5K - (11:00 AM Start Time)1 MILE - (11:15 AM Start Time)Post-Run Entry Only

From $29 Open

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Run For The Roses 5K

Sat, May 2 · Sewaren, NJ Sewaren

Road 5K

From $25 Open

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Run For Casey 5K

Sat, May 2 · Cranford, NJ Cranford

Virtual Fun Run for Casey Kids Age 10 and underRun for Casey 5K VirtualRun for Casey 5K Adults (Chip timed)

From $10 Open

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34th Annual River to Bay 5K

Sat, May 2 · Island Heights, NJ Island Heights

Road T-Shirt Only1 Mile Health Walk1 Mile Fun Run +2

From $10 Open

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Run for the Last Mile 5K (Runners and walkers welcomed)

Sat, May 2 · Wayne, NJ Wayne

Road Run for the Last Mile 5K

From $40 Open

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Cinco De Mayo Run 5K/10K/13.1 NEW JERSEY

Sat, May 2 · 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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Jazmine T. Bryant Brighter Day 5k Run/Walk

Sat, May 2 · Sewell, NJ Sewell

Road 1 Mile Walk Only5k Run

From $25 Open

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RUN WITH LIONS 5K

Sat, May 2 · Cream Ridge, NJ Cream Ridge

Road 1 Mile Fun Run5K Run/Walk

From $20 Open

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5K for Pizza - Jersey City

Sat, May 2 · Jersey City, NJ Jersey City

Road 5K for Pizza - Jersey City

From $35 Open

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Sunrise Marathon 5K/10K/13.1 PHILADELPHIA

Sat, May 2 · Camden, NJ Camden

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun RunVirtual Run Registration5K Registration +3

From $30 Open

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Cinco De Mayo Run 5K/10K/13.1 PHILADELPHIA

Sat, May 2 · Camden, NJ Camden

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun Run5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt)5K Registration +3

From $30 Open

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5th Annual Rock Steady Boxing Toms River Walk

Sat, May 2 · Lanoka Harbor, NJ Lanoka Harbor

1 Mile Walk

From $25 Open

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MSDA Meghan Doyle '05K

Sat, May 2 · Caldwell, NJ Caldwell

Virtual Virtual MSDA Meghan Doyle '05KMSDA Meghan Doyle '05K Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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Sunrise Marathon 5K/10K/13.1 NEW JERSEY

Sat, May 2 · 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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Tulip Trot 2026

Sat, May 2 · Oak Ridge, NJ Oak Ridge

2026 Tulip Trot

From $35 Open Closing Soon 100 spots left

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Healthy Kids Running Series Spring 2026 - Hammonton, NJ

Sun, May 3 · Hammonton, NJ Hammonton

Road Single Day Walk Up Week 5PreK 2/3 Yr Old - 50 Yard DashPreK 4/5 Yr Old - 75 Yard Dash +10

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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100 Laps of Healing

Sun, May 3 · Hillsborough, NJ Hillsborough

Open

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2026 Manion WOD - Travis Manion Battalion, USNSCC

Sun, May 3 · Dover, NJ Dover

Manion WOD Workout

From $34 Open

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