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.

Pompton Lakes 5K Run

Sun, Sep 6 · Pompton Lakes, NJ Pompton Lakes

Road Pompton Lakes 5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Kean University: Back To School 5K

Sun, Sep 6 · Union, NJ Union

Road Back to School 5K

From $45 Open

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Princeton Battlefield 5K

Sun, Sep 6 · Princeton, NJ Princeton

Road 1 Mile WalkPrinceton Battlefield 5K

From $20 Open

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Run the Vineyards - William Heritage Labor Day 5K & 1 Mile Walk and 1 Mile Kids Race

Sun, Sep 6 · Mullica Hill, NJ Mullica Hill

Road 1 Mile Walk1 Mile Kids Run5K

From $30 Open

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Labor Day 5K

Mon, Sep 7 · Sparta, NJ Sparta

Road Labor Day 5K - Lake Mohawk, Sparta

From $35 Open

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The 34th Annual Labor Day 5K Race & 1.5 Mile Family Fitness Walk

Mon, Sep 7 · South Plainfield, NJ South Plainfield

Road 1.5 Mile Fitness Walk5K

From $5 Open

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Verona Labor Day Classic

Mon, Sep 7 · Verona, NJ Verona

Road 1 Mile Fun Run / Health Walk5K Race

From $15 Open

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Stamp Out Hunger 5K | 10 K

Mon, Sep 7 · Medford, NJ Medford

Virtual Virtual 1 MilerLive - 1 Mile Fun Run / Walk-EventVirtual 5K +3

From $12 Open Closing Soon

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Lester Wright Jr. Youth XC Series

Tue, Sep 8 · Holmdel, NJ Holmdel

Road 2K - 9/262K - 9/202K - 10/18 +28

From $10 Open

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Tunnel to Towers National Golf Series North Jersey Golf Classic

Tue, Sep 8 · Bloomfield, NJ Bloomfield

SPONSORSHIP: 2 Tee Sign SponsorSponsorship: Beverage Station SponsorGolf Package- Golf w/Cart, Lunch & Dinner +7

From $125 Open

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Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - Stow Creek, NJ

Fri, Sep 11 · Bridgeton, NJ Bridgeton

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

From $15 Open

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PORK ROLL VS TAYLOR HAM PUP STRUT AND 1 MILE FUN WALK

Sat, Sep 12 · Hillsborough, NJ Hillsborough

PORK ROLL VS TAYLOR HAM 5 PUP STRUT AND 1 MILE FUN WALK

From $30 Open

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Brielle Day Hill & Dale 10K Challenge

Sat, Sep 12 · Brielle, NJ Brielle

Road 10K Run

From $40 Open

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Hops Trot 5K - Cape May Brewing

Sat, Sep 12 · Rio Grande, NJ Rio Grande

Road 1 MILE - (10:50 AM Start Time)5K - (10:45 AM Start Time)

From $44 Open

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9/11 Memorial 5K and Kids' Run

Sat, Sep 12 · Middletown, NJ Middletown

Road Kids' Run - 1/2 mile$100 Sponsor (1 Lawn sign, 2 free race entries and 2 free T-Shirts)5K Run & Walk +4

From $10 Open

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Dogs Day Out 5K Run/1.25mi Walk

Sat, Sep 12 · Farmingdale, NJ Farmingdale

Road 1.25 Mile Scenic Walk5K RunFestival Only

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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9/11 Heroes Run - Raritan, NJ

Sat, Sep 12 · Raritan, NJ Raritan

Road 1-Mile Run/Walk5K Run5K Ruck +2

From $21 Open

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Lake Hopatcong Sprint Triathlon Challenge Presented by Saint Clare's Health

Sat, Sep 12 · Hopatcong, NJ Hopatcong

Triathlon RelayAquaBikeSprint Triathlon +1

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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Helene Cody Cranbury 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk

Sat, Sep 12 · Cranbury, NJ Cranbury

Road One Mile Fun Run/WalkHelene Cody Cranbury 5K Run/Walk

From $20 Open

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Shootout for Soldiers Ocean City, NJ

Sat, Sep 12 · Ocean City, NJ Ocean City

Full Field RegistrationTeam RegistrationPlayer Registration with Game Jersey

From $50 Open

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PBA Local 388 5K Run/1 Mile Walk Fundraiser

Sat, Sep 12 · Fort Lee, NJ Fort Lee

Road 1 Mile Walk5K Run5K Run (under 18 pricing)

From $20 Open

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Bikes & Beers Cape May

Sat, Sep 12 · Rio Grande, NJ Rio Grande

15 MILE (10:00 AM Start Time)30 MILE (9:30 AM Start Time)30 MILE (9:00 AM Start Time) +3

From $24 Open

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Snouts and Stouts Brew Run

Sat, Sep 12 · Hammonton, NJ Hammonton

Road Snouts and Stouts Brew Run 5K

From $21.5 Open

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National Chocolate Day: Run for Chocolates 5K/10K/13.1 NEW JERSEY

Sat, Sep 12 · Camden, NJ Camden

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

From $30 Open

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NJ FMBA Fallen Heroes 5K

Sat, Sep 12 · Lake Como, NJ Lake Como

Road Little Heroes Children's Dash (No T Shirt Included)Fallen Heroes 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk (non competitive) with a $25 No T Shirt OptionFallen Heroes 5k Run/Walk

From $10 Open

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FallApple

Sat, Sep 12 · South Orange, NJ South Orange

Trail 5K10K13.1M +3

From $25 Open

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DQ Pine Barrens Olympic Triathlon, Duathlon, & Aquabike; Sprint Triathlon & Aquathlon *#

Sat, Sep 12 · Shamong, NJ Shamong

Triathlon Sprint AquathlonOlympic AquabikeSprint Triathlon +4

From $100 Open

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

Sat, Sep 12 · 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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National Chocolate Day: Run for Chocolates 5K/10K/13.1 PHILADELPHIA

Sat, Sep 12 · Camden, NJ Camden

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun RunVirtual Run Registration5K Registration +3

From $30 Open

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Somerset County Operation Helping Hand: Running for Recovery 5K Run and Walk

Sat, Sep 12 · Bridgewater, NJ Bridgewater

Road 5KKIDS DASH

From $0 Open

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City Challenge Race | Jersey City

Sat, Sep 12 · Jersey City, NJ Jersey City

OCR 9:15 am Start10:30 am Start11:00 am Start +3

From $50 Open Closing Soon

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Sea Isle City Run For Nurses 5K

Sat, Sep 12 · Sea Isle City, NJ Sea Isle City

Road 1M Walk5K Run

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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The Mock 5K

Sat, Sep 12 · Sicklerville, NJ Sicklerville

Road The Mock 5K

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Spotswood Annual 5K Walk & Race

Sat, Sep 12 · Spotswood, NJ Spotswood

Road 5K Walk/Run

From $30 Open

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

Sat, Sep 12 · 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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First Responders Unity 5K

Sun, Sep 13 · Waretown, NJ Waretown

Road 1 Mile Walk5K Run

From $15 Open

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HEMOPHILIA ASSOCIATION OF NEW JERSEY PRESENTS THE HEMOPHILIA 5K RUN/1 MILE WALK

Sun, Sep 13 · East Brunswick, NJ East Brunswick

Road 1 Mile Walk5k Run5K Run Students (ages 7 -18) +2

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - Sparta, NJ

Sun, Sep 13 · Sparta, NJ Sparta

Road PreK 4/5 Yr Old - 75 Yard DashSingle Day Walk Up Week 5Single Day Walk Up Week 4 +21

From $15 Open

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9/11 Heroes Run - Pennsauken, New Jersey

Sun, Sep 13 · Pennsauken, NJ Pennsauken

Road The Gene Dannenfelser 1-Mile Fun Run5K Run5K Ruck +3

From $21 Open

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Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - Old Bridge, NJ

Sun, Sep 13 · Old Bridge, NJ Old Bridge

Road 4th & 5th Grade - 1 MileSingle Day Walk Up Week 52nd & 3rd Grade - 1/2 Mile +22

From $15 Open

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Edison VFW 3117 5k

Sun, Sep 13 · Edison, NJ Edison

Road 5K

From $25 Open

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Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - Hainesport, NJ

Sun, Sep 13 · Hainesport, NJ Hainesport

Road Single Day Walk Up Week 1Single Day Walk Up Week 36th to 8th Grade - 1 Mile +21

From $15 Open

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The Racefaster Half Marathon

Sun, Sep 13 · Paramus, NJ Paramus

Road The Racefaster Half MarathonHalf Marathon Training Program and Race

From $95 Open

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

Sun, Sep 13 · Bridgewater, NJ Bridgewater

Road 5K-SEP 13VIRTUAL ONLY - 5K10K-SEP 13 +3

From $40 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 4th & 5th Grade - 1 Mile2nd & 3rd Grade - 1/2 MileKindergarten & 1st Grade - 1/4 Mile +21

From $15 Open

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Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - Cresskill, NJ

Sun, Sep 13 · Cresskill, NJ Cresskill

Road Single Day Walk Up Week 3Single Day Walk Up Week 4Single Day Walk Up Week 5 +21

From $15 Open

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The Beulah Murphy Foundation Inc. 5K Run/Walk for Cervical Cancer

Sun, Sep 13 · Rahway, NJ Rahway

Road FUN RUN5K

From $25 Open

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3rd Annual 9/11 LeRoy Homer 5K - 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

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Lake Wenonah Tri/Aqua/Du

Sun, Sep 13 · Wenonah, NJ Wenonah

Triathlon TriathlonDuathlonTriathlon Relay +1

From $80 Open

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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

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