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.

Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - Robbinsville, NJ

Sun, Sep 20 · Robbinsville, NJ Robbinsville

Road PreK 4/5 Yr Old - 75 Yard DashSingle Day Walk Up Week 52nd & 3rd Grade - 1/2 Mile +22

From $15 Open

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Run for Pie 5K Presented by Live Run Give LLC

Sun, Sep 20 · Bridgewater, NJ Bridgewater

Road Run for Pie 5K

From $30 Open

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

Sun, Sep 20 · Long Beach, NJ Long Beach

Triathlon AquabikeTriathlonTriathlon Relay +2

From $115 Open Closing Soon

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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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Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - Manahawkin, NJ

Sun, Sep 20 · Manahawkin, NJ Manahawkin

Road PreK 2/3 Yr Old - 50 Yard DashPreK 4/5 Yr Old - 75 Yard Dash2nd & 3rd Grade - 1/2 Mile +21

From $15 Open

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Run the Legacy 5k

Sat, Sep 26 · Egg Harbor City, NJ Egg Harbor City

Road Kids Fun Run5K

From $10 Open

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Cedar Run's Trails, Tails & Ales: 5k Charity Trail Run & Beer Garden

Sat, Sep 26 · Medford, NJ Medford

5k Runner - Adult5K Runner - Under 21Supporter & Beer Garden Pass +1

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Beach to Behr Brewing 10k

Sat, Sep 26 · Cape May, NJ Cape May

Road Beach to Behr Brewing 10k

From $52.5 Open

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NJ4S Color Blast Fun Run/Walk 2026

Sat, Sep 26 · Glenwood, NJ Glenwood

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Lake Como Day 5k

Sat, Sep 26 · Lake Como, NJ Lake Como

Road Lake Como Day 5k

From $30 Open

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The Chase

Sat, Sep 26 · Hillsborough, NJ Hillsborough

Road 5K

From $40 Open

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Friends of the Poor® Walk - St. Vincent de Paul, St. Catharine Conference, Spring Lake, NJ

Sat, Sep 26 · Spring Lake, NJ Spring Lake

Friends of the Poor® Walk - SVdP St. Catharine Conference

From $25 Open

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Ocean Parks 5k (Joe Palaia Park)

Sat, Sep 26 · Ocean, NJ Ocean

Road 5K

From $25 Open

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Rally For Reagan

Sat, Sep 26 · Somerville, NJ Somerville

Rally For Reagan

From $250 Open

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GR8FUL4LIFE 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Sep 26 · Colts Neck, NJ Colts Neck

Road GR8FUL4LIFE 1 Mile WalkGR8FUL4LIFE 5K RunGR8FUL4LIFE 5K Walk

From $30 Open

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Run for the Animals

Sat, Sep 26 · Bridgeton, NJ Bridgeton

Road 1 Mile Walk5K Run

From $35 Open

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Celebrate A Life 5K Walk

Sat, Sep 26 · Augusta, NJ Augusta

Road 5K WalkVendor TableMemorial Marker

From $25 Open

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Oktoberfest Run 5K/10K/13.1 NEW JERSEY

Sat, Sep 26 · 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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Poopy Doo's Animal Rescue's 3rd Annual Rainbow Bridge 5K and Walk

Sat, Sep 26 · Hainesport, NJ Hainesport

Road Rainbow Bridge Walk (T-Shirt Only)Rainbow Bridge 5K Registration

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Run for Donuts 5K/10K/13.1 NEW JERSEY

Sat, Sep 26 · Camden, NJ Camden

Virtual Family Fun Run 1 Mile5K Registration5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt) +3

From $30 Open

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Historic Allentown 5K

Sat, Sep 26 · Allentown, NJ Allentown

Road Historic Allentown Fun Run7th Annual Historic Allentown 5K

From $15 Open

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Lace Up for LUCY Camden 5K

Sat, Sep 26 · Camden, NJ Camden

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $40 Open

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Fall Festival Wolverine Run

Sat, Sep 26 · Woodstown, NJ Woodstown

Road 1 Mile WalkFall Festival Wolverine 5K Walk/ Run & Kids DashWolverine 5K-students +1

From $10 Open

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Dominic DiCarlo Memorial 5k & 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk

Sat, Sep 26 · Woodbury, NJ Woodbury

Road 1mile Fun Run/Walk5k

From $20 Open

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Evesham Education Foundation 5K & Color Run

Sat, Sep 26 · Marlton, NJ Marlton

Road 1 Mile Walk1 Mile Walk + Color Run5K + Color Run +2

From $25 Open

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Run To Remember 5K

Sat, Sep 26 · Verona, NJ Verona

Road Run To Remember 5K

From $30 Open

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Run for Dad

Sat, Sep 26 · West Windsor Township, NJ West Windsor Township

Virtual 2 Mile Registration Walk5K Registration RunKids Fun Run +2

From $5 Open

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Maple Shade Color Run

Sat, Sep 26 · Maple Shade, NJ Maple Shade

Road 1.4 Mile Color Run/Walk

From $20 Open

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48th ANNUAL JACK McKEOWN MEMORIAL RAMSEY RUN

Sat, Sep 26 · Ramsey, NJ Ramsey

Road 5k Run10K RunRun BOTH Races

From $25 Open

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Newstead 5K

Sat, Sep 26 · South Orange, NJ South Orange

Virtual Newstead 5K IN-PERSON WALKNewstead 5K VIRTUAL RUN/WALKNewstead 5K IN PERSON RUN

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Big Day on Campus Run & Walk

Sat, Sep 26 · Vineland, NJ Vineland

Road 5K Run1M Walk

From $0 Open

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Firefighter Bob Kochka 5K Run/Walk / Hearts For Harper

Sat, Sep 26 · Bloomingdale, NJ Bloomingdale

Road Firefighter bobkochka5K Run/Walk - Hearts for Harper

From $30 Open

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Footsteps For Families

Sat, Sep 26 · New Brunswick, NJ New Brunswick

Road 1 Mile Walk5K Run and Walk

From $10 Open

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Keyport 5K

Sat, Sep 26 · Keyport, NJ Keyport

Road 5K - Military Discount5K

From $25 Open

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Oktoberfest Run 5K/10K/13.1 PHILADELPHIA

Sat, Sep 26 · Camden, NJ Camden

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun Run5K Registration5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt) +3

From $30 Open

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Run for Donuts 5K/10K/13.1 PHILADELPHIA

Sat, Sep 26 · Camden, NJ Camden

Virtual Family Fun Run 1 Mile5K Registration5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt) +3

From $30 Open

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THE EMPANADA 5K/10K AND 2K PUP STRUT

Sun, Sep 27 · Jefferson, NJ Jefferson

Road THE GREAT EMPANADA 2K PUP STRUTTHE GREAT EMPANADA 5KTHE GREAT EMPANADA 10K

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Achilles New Jersey Hope & Possibility 2026 - In Loving Memory of Kenny Franco Jr.

Sun, Sep 27 · Rochelle Park, NJ Rochelle Park

Road Achilles NJ Hope & Possibility -Distance TBDAchilles NJ Hope & Possibility 4 MilerAchilles NJ Hope & Possibility 5k +1

From $45 Open

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Greenwich Craft Faire 5k and 1 Mile Race

Sun, Sep 27 · Greenwich, NJ Greenwich

Road 1 Mile Run/Walk5k5 mile

From $25 Open

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Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - East Brunswick, NJ

Sun, Sep 27 · East Brunswick, NJ East Brunswick

Road Kindergarten & 1st Grade - 1/4 Mile2nd & 3rd Grade - 1/2 Mile4th & 5th Grade - 1 Mile +21

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - Gloucester Twp., NJ

Sun, Sep 27 · Laurel Springs, NJ Laurel Springs

Road 4th & 5th Grade - 1 MileSingle Day Walk Up Week 4Single Day Walk Up Week 3 +21

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Palisades Half Marathon + 6K Trail Run

Sun, Sep 27 · Fort Lee, NJ Fort Lee

Trail 2026 Palisades Half Marathon2026 Palisades 6K Trail Run

From $55 Open Closing Soon

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Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - Princeton Junction, NJ

Sun, Sep 27 · Princeton, NJ Princeton

Road Single Day Walk Up Week 44th & 5th Grade - 1 Mile2nd & 3rd Grade - 1/2 Mile +21

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Cresskill 5K

Sun, Sep 27 · Cresskill, NJ Cresskill

Road Cresskill 5KDiaper Dash

From $15 Open 10 spots left

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DQ Treasure Island Sprint Triathlon, Duathlon, Aquabike, & Kayak Triathlon *#

Sun, Sep 27 · PT Pleasant, NJ PT Pleasant

Triathlon AquabikeSwim TriathlonSwim Triathlon Relay +4

From $95 Open

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Pink Witches 5K Run/Walk

Sun, Sep 27 · Denville, NJ Denville

Road Pink Witches 5K

From $30 Open

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Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - Woodstown, NJ

Sun, Sep 27 · Woodstown, NJ Woodstown

Road 4th & 5th Grade - 1 MilePreK 2/3 Yr Old - 50 Yard DashPreK 4/5 Yr Old - 75 Yard Dash +9

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Tomorrows Children's Fund 11th Annual Join Hands 5K

Sun, Sep 27 · Ridgewood, NJ Ridgewood

Virtual 11th Annual Tomorrows Children's Fund Join Hands 5K - In person WALK ONLY11th Annual Tomorrows Children's Fund Join Hands 5K - In person RUN11th Annual Tomorrows Children's Fund Join Hands 5K - Virtual +1

From $5 Open Closing Soon

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HPEF Back-to-School 5K

Sun, Sep 27 · Hoboken, NJ Hoboken

Road 1 Mile Run/Walk5K Run/Walk5K VIP +1

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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