Running Races in New Jersey — 2026

There are 445 running races in New Jersey in 2026 across 214 cities. The next upcoming race is the St. Charles Cheer in Cinnaminson on October 19. Popular distances include 5K races, half marathons, 10K races.

Trot for Troops 5K or 1Mi Walk

Sat, Nov 7 · Beverly, NJ Beverly

Road 1 Mile5K

From $25 Open

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5-Mile Beach at Wildwood Crest: Half Marathon, 10K and 5K

Sat, Nov 7 · Wildwood Crest, NJ Wildwood Crest

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon +1

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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Rooted Acres Endurance Race

Sat, Nov 7 · Woodbine, NJ Woodbine

Road 24 hour12 Hour Relay (2-4 person)6 hour +2

From $100 Open

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Rochelle Park Turkey Trot

Sat, Nov 7 · Rochelle Park, NJ Rochelle Park

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Move for Marybeth 2026

Sat, Nov 7 · East Brunswick, NJ East Brunswick

Virtual 38 Mile Bike Ride - IllinoisBike Ride - Lock Haven, PennsylvaniaYour Virtual Activity for Move for Marybeth 2026 +1

From $25 Open

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Run the Vineyards - Unionville 8K and 5K

Sun, Nov 8 · Ringoes, NJ Ringoes

Road 5K8K Run

From $42 Open

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Giralda Farms Run

Sun, Nov 8 · Madison, NJ Madison

Road Kids Fun RunGiralda Farms 5K RunGiralda Farms 10K Run +1

From $18 Open Closing Soon

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R.E.W.A.R Walk-a-Thon

Sun, Nov 8 · Bloomfield, NJ Bloomfield

R.E.W.A.R. Walk-a-Thon – 1 Mile Walk

From $25 Open

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Veterans Day 5K

Sun, Nov 8 · Audubon, NJ Audubon

Road Veterans Day 5K

From $20 Open

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HASHATHON 6 Mile Trail Race

Sun, Nov 8 · Matawan, NJ Matawan

Trail 6 Mile Trail Race

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Beyond the Pappus, Walk to Remember...

Sun, Nov 8 · Verona, NJ Verona

Beyond the Pappus, Walk to Remember...

From $30 Open

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Boomer’s Bangin’ Soup Trail Run 10K and 5K

Sun, Nov 8 · Newton, NJ Newton

Road Boomer’s Bangin’ Soup 5K Trail RunBoomer’s Bangin’ Soup 10K Trail Run

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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Giants Foundation 5K presented by Quest

Sun, Nov 8 · East Rutherford, NJ East Rutherford

Virtual Giants Foundation 5KGiants Foundation Kids 100 Yard DashGiants Foundation 1-Mile Fun Run +1

From $25 Open

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2026 HiTOPS Princeton Half Marathon

Sun, Nov 8 · Princeton, NJ Princeton

Virtual HiTOPS Princeton Half MarathonVIRTUAL HiTOPS Princeton Half MarathonVIRTUAL HiTOPS Youth Run

From $25 Open

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Herd Fest Race

Sun, Nov 8 · Morristown, NJ Morristown

Pro Doubles (MEN)Pro Doubles (WOMEN)Pro Doubles (MIXED) +7

From $99.99 Open Closing Soon 60 spots left

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11th Annual Hero 5K Run/Walk

Sun, Nov 8 · Paramus, NJ Paramus

Virtual Robert Dyer Kids 1K Fun runVirtual HERO 5kHERO 5K

From $15 Open

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Belleville Veterans Day 5K Run/Walk

Sun, Nov 8 · Belleville, NJ Belleville

Road 5k Run

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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4th Annual Allie’s Army 5K Run / Walk to benefit the Brunas family

Sun, Nov 8 · Brick, NJ Brick

Road 2.5K Walk / Fun Run5K Run

From $50 Open

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The Steve Hammond Homebound Hustle 5K & 1-Mile Walk

Sun, Nov 8 · Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ Parsippany-Troy Hills

Virtual Homebound Hustle 1-Mile WalkHomebound Hustle 5K RunVirtual 5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Turkey Trot 5K for WTPS Unified Sports® sponsored by Wayne Special Parents Association

Sat, Nov 14 · Wayne, NJ Wayne

Road Turkey Trot 5K for WTPS Unified Unified Sports® Program

From $25 Open

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Old Mill 2 Mile Family Fun Run

Sat, Nov 14 · Sea Girt, NJ Sea Girt

Road 2 Mile2 Mile Fun Run - Wall Twp School District Staff Only

From $15 Open

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Dash of Hope

Sat, Nov 14 · Avalon, NJ Avalon

Road Dash of Hope

From $25 Open

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Run for Mental Health 5K/10K/13.1 PHILADELPHIA

Sat, Nov 14 · Camden, NJ Camden

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun Run5K RegistrationVirtual Run Registration +3

From $30 Open

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Cpl. Marc T. Ryan Memorial/MC-LEF 5k Run/Walk

Sat, Nov 14 · Gloucester City, NJ Gloucester City

Virtual Virtual 5k5k RunWalk

From $25 Open

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4th Annual Shamong Turkey Trot

Sat, Nov 14 · Shamong, NJ Shamong

Road 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk5K Run

From $15 Open

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The NY Skyline Half, 10K, and 5K

Sat, Nov 14 · Jersey City, NJ Jersey City

Road 5k Race10K RaceHalf Marathon

From $50 Open Closing Soon

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Bill Bruno Alumni Cross Country Run

Sat, Nov 14 · Holmdel, NJ Holmdel

Road Bill Bruno 3K RaceBill Bruno 5K Race

From $12 Open

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Run for Mental Health 5K/10K/13.1 NEW JERSEY

Sat, Nov 14 · 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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St. Augustine Prep On the Move 5K

Sat, Nov 14 · Richland, NJ Richland

Road 5K Run1M Walk

From $12 Open Closing Soon

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Veterans Day Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 PHILADELPHIA

Sat, Nov 14 · Camden, NJ Camden

Virtual Family Fun Run 1 Mile5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt)Virtual Run Registration (5K/10K/13.1) +3

From $30 Open

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Veterans Day Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 NEW JERSEY

Sat, Nov 14 · Camden, NJ Camden

Virtual Family Fun Run 1 Mile5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt)5K Registration +3

From $30 Open

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Rag Tag 5k

Sat, Nov 14 · Red Bank, NJ Red Bank

Road Rag Tag 5k

From $20 Open

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2nd Annual Do it Like Dylan 5K Run & Walk - 2026

Sat, Nov 14 · Pennsauken, NJ Pennsauken

Virtual 1.5 Mile WalkHigh School Teams & Youth Organizations - 5K Run & Walk5K Run +2

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Weehawken 5K Walk/Run for Food Justice

Sat, Nov 14 · Weehawken, NJ Weehawken

Road 1 Mile Fun Run5K Run in under 30 min5K Walk/run in over 30 Min

From $30 Open

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Keyport 5K

Sat, Nov 14 · Keyport, NJ Keyport

Road 5K5K - Military Discount

From $25 Open

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Tribe Fitness Challenge: Dome

Sun, Nov 15 · Hillsborough, NJ Hillsborough

Trail Elite DoublesElite SinglesDoubles +8

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Last Chance XC Championships

Sun, Nov 15 · Clark, NJ Clark

Road Youth 3kOpen 5k (all ages)Boys, Girls, or Co-Ed 5k Team (3 runners) +3

From $15 Open

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Run the Vineyards - Cork High & Bottle Deep - Half Marathon

Sun, Nov 15 · Williamstown, NJ Williamstown

Road Half Marathon

From $78 Open

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Mr100summers WNY Inaugural 5k

Sun, Nov 15 · West New York, NJ West New York

Virtual 5K Run/Walk5K Run/Walk (Virtual)

From $30 Open

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GOTR NJ North Fall 5K

Sun, Nov 15 · Augusta, NJ Augusta

Road GOTR NJ North Fall 5K

From $35 Open

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Footsteps for Fred Timed 1.5 & 5K

Sun, Nov 15 · Lake Hopatcong, NJ Lake Hopatcong

Road Footsteps for Fred 1.5 MileFootsteps for Fred 5K

From $26 Open Closing Soon

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H.I.P.H.O.P. Presents the 27th Annual 5K Fun Run/Walk (Hybrid Event)

Sun, Nov 15 · Piscataway, NJ Piscataway

Virtual HIPHOP "Live" In Person 5K Fun Run/WalkHIPHOP VIRTUAL 5K Fun Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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EBEF Bear Crawl: A 5K Run/Walk

Sun, Nov 15 · East Brunswick, NJ East Brunswick

Road Grades K-1: .25 mileGrades 2-3: .50 mileGrades 4-6: 1 mile +3

From $12 Open Closing Soon

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5k Stampede through Clifton

Sun, Nov 15 · Clifton, NJ Clifton

Road Live in Person 5K

From $25 Open

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FunAPalooza

Mon, Nov 16 · Asbury Park, NJ Asbury Park

Road FunAPalooza

From $20 Open

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JSRC Novemberfest

Tue, Nov 17 · Oceanport, NJ Oceanport

JSRC Novemberfest

From $0 Open

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Brooks Northeast XC Championships

Sat, Nov 21 · Holmdel, NJ Holmdel

Road Youth Race 3K (Ages 14 and Under)Fleet Feet Boys Championship 5K (Restricted to Grades 9-12)Freshman and Sophomore Girls 5K +5

From $45 Open

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Glassboro Public Schools UNIFIED Turkey Trot 5K and Turkey Waddle

Sat, Nov 21 · Glassboro, NJ Glassboro

Road Turkey Waddle 1 Mile WalkTurkey Trot 5K

From $30 Open

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Christ the King Regional School's 29th Annual King's Run

Sat, Nov 21 · Haddonfield, NJ Haddonfield

Road 1 MILE WALK- Individual Registration5K Run- Individual RegistrationKids Fun Run (9 and under)- Individual Registration

From $20 Open

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Hoboken's Annual Turkey Trot 5K

Sat, Nov 21 · Hoboken, NJ Hoboken

Road 1 Mile Fun Run5K

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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