Running Races in New Jersey — 2026

There are 582 running races in New Jersey in 2026 across 265 cities. The next upcoming race is the School to Pool Dash & Splash in Marlton on May 30. Popular distances include 5K races, half marathons, trail runs.

Wildwood Crest Patriotic 5K Beach Run

Fri, Jul 3 · Wildwood Crest, NJ Wildwood Crest

Road 5K Run

From $30 Open

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Riverton 4th of July Bill Oliver 5K Race & 1 Mile Run for Fun

Sat, Jul 4 · Riverton, NJ Riverton

Virtual 1 Mile Run for FunVIRTUAL Riverton 4th of July Bill Oliver 5K RaceRiverton 4th of July Bill Oliver 5K Race

From $10 Open

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Leonia Run 4 Fun 2026

Sat, Jul 4 · Leonia, NJ Leonia

Road Around the Block1 Mile5K Walk/Run

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Firecracker 5k

Sat, Jul 4 · Barnegat, NJ Barnegat

Road Firecracker 5K400m Fun Run

From $5 Open

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The American Mile

Sat, Jul 4 · Longport, NJ Longport

Road 1 Mile RunShirt Only (NOT Running)

From $20 Open

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Township of Wall Firecracker 5

Sat, Jul 4 · Wall Township, NJ Wall Township

Road 5 Mile5 Mile Racewalk

From $35 Open

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Run for Chocolate 5K/10K/13.1 PHILADELPHIA

Sat, Jul 4 · 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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Northfield's 4th of July Connolly Memorial Mile

Sat, Jul 4 · Northfield, NJ Northfield

Road 1 Mile Run

From $10 Open

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

Sat, Jul 4 · 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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July 4th Run 5K/10K/13.1 PHILADELPHIA

Sat, Jul 4 · Camden, NJ Camden

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

From $30 Open

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Pitman Freedom Four Miler Run

Sat, Jul 4 · Pitman,, NJ Pitman,

Virtual 4 Miler Run4 Miler Virtual Run

From $12.5 Open

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July 4th Run 5K/10K/13.1 NEW JERSEY

Sat, Jul 4 · Camden, NJ Camden

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

From $30 Open

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5K Race for Recovery 4th of July

Sat, Jul 4 · Central Park of Morris County, Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ Central Park of Morris County, Parsippany-Troy Hills

Virtual 2 Mile Freedom WalkVirtual 5KVIP 5K Package +2

From $8 Open

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Berlin Parade 5K

Sat, Jul 4 · Berlin, NJ Berlin

Road 1 Mile Walk5K

From $25 Open

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Glen Rock Tribute Run 5K - July 4th, 2026

Sat, Jul 4 · Glen Rock, NJ Glen Rock

Road Kids Fun Run5k Run

From $25 Open

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Milltown Knights of Columbus July 4th 5K Run

Sat, Jul 4 · Milltown, NJ Milltown

Road Fun Run (1 Mile) In-PersonMilltown Knights of Columbus July 4th 5K Run

From $10 Open

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A Revolutionary Celebration Run

Sat, Jul 4 · Piscataway, NJ Piscataway

Road Freedom 5k

From $0 Open

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Red, White & Blueberry Dash

Sat, Jul 4 · Hammonton, NJ Hammonton

Road 1 Mile Run

From $25 Open

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Evesham Township Police Foundation's Marlton 4th of July 5K

Sat, Jul 4 · Marlton, NJ Marlton

Road 1 Mile5K Run5K Walk

From $40 Open

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Haddon Heights FireCracker 5k

Sat, Jul 4 · Haddon Heights, NJ Haddon Heights

Road Firecracker 5k

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Red Wine and Blueberry 5k Run

Sun, Jul 5 · Egg Harbor City, NJ Egg Harbor City

Road Kids Fun Run5K Run

From $20 Open

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Lake Takanassee Summer Series

Mon, Jul 6 · Long Branch, NJ Long Branch

Road 1 mile Kids Race on 7/201 mile Kids Race on 7/271 mile Kids Race on 7/13 +6

From $5 Open

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Trail Night NJ

Wed, Jul 8 · West Orange, NJ West Orange

Road Kids Trail Run5K Open Trail Run

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Tribe Fitness Challenge: Stadium

Sat, Jul 11 · Lakewood, NJ Lakewood

OCR Elite SinglesDoublesSingles +2

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Pier to Pier Challenge Swim & 5k Run

Sat, Jul 11 · Wildwood, NJ Wildwood

Road 1/4 Mile Kids Swim1 Mile Kids Run1 Mile Swim +1

From $20 Open

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DQ Triathlon, Duathlon, Aquabike, Aquathlon, & *NEW* Super Sprint Triathlon at Vincentown *#

Sat, Jul 11 · Vincentown, NJ Vincentown

Triathlon AquathlonSuper Sprint TriathlonTriathlon +4

From $65 Open

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Neck of the Woods Brew Run

Sat, Jul 11 · Pitman, NJ Pitman

Road NOTW Brew Run 5K

From $26.5 Open

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Project Purple Pretzel Run

Sun, Jul 12 · Cranford, NJ Cranford

Road Project Purple Pretzel Run 5K

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Stone Harbor Triathlon.

Sun, Jul 12 · Stone Harbor, NJ Stone Harbor

Triathlon Triathlon

From $170 Open Closing Soon

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Run the Vineyards - Rock the Night Away 5K

Tue, Jul 14 · Hammonton, NJ Hammonton

Road 5K

From $44 Open

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Woodbridge 5K & Pizza Extravaganza!

Wed, Jul 15 · Sewaren, NJ Sewaren

Road 5K

From $25 Open

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Morristown Corporate Classic 5K

Thu, Jul 16 · Morristown, NJ Morristown

Road Morristown Corporate Classic 5K

From $45 Open

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Big Bang Mile and Science Festival

Sat, Jul 18 · Holmdel, NJ Holmdel

Road John Saarmann Masters Men (ages 60+) MileOpen Women MileFitness Team Mile (Office, Bar, Restaurant, Gym, Fitness Center & Family Teams) +8

From $0 Open Closing Soon 70 spots left

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Hunger Hero 5k: The 250th Anniversary Special

Sat, Jul 18 · Belvidere, NJ Belvidere

Road 5k Run

From $40 Open

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TRI Mountain Lake

Sat, Jul 18 · Liberty Township, NJ Liberty Township

Triathlon Tri Mountain Lake Sprint Triathlon INDIVIDUALTRI Mountain Lake RELAY team of THREETRI Mountain Lake RELAY team of TWO +1

From $50 Open 30 spots left

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Sun and Sand 5K

Sat, Jul 18 · North Wildwood, NJ North Wildwood

Road Sun and Sand 1 Mile WalkSun and Sand 5K, Law Enforcement, EMT, Firefighters and LifeguardsSun and Sand 5K

From $20 Open

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Lake Lenape Tri/Aqua/Du

Sun, Jul 19 · Mays Landing, NJ Mays Landing

Triathlon Sprint TriDuathlonAqua Bike +3

From $80 Open

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White Meadow Lake Festival 5k

Sun, Jul 19 · Rockaway, NJ Rockaway

Road 5k Pre-Registration

From $40 Open

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Avalon Beach Classic 5K Run/2Mile Walk/Kids 2K and 1K Fun Run

Sun, Jul 19 · Avalon, NJ Avalon

Road BEACH CLASSIC 1K FUN RUNBeach Classic 2 Mile WalkBEACH CLASSIC 2K FUN RUN +1

From $20 Open

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Hamilton Farm Golf Club

Mon, Jul 20 · Gladstone, NJ Gladstone

Participant Registration

From $1500 Open 100 spots left

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Light up the Knight - Night of 3200s

Wed, Jul 22 · Rockaway, NJ Rockaway

Road 400 Meter Fun Run1600 Youth Mile3200 - Under the Lights

From $5 Open

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Holly Jolly July Jog

Wed, Jul 22 · Glassboro, NJ Glassboro

Road 5K Holly Jog

From $28 Open Closing Soon

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Mommy B Crusaders Youth 5K Run & 1-Mile Walk

Sat, Jul 25 · Thorofare, NJ Thorofare

Virtual 1 Mile Fun Walk5K RunVirtual 5K or 1Mile

From $35 Open

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Christmas in July 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk

Sat, Jul 25 · Brigantine, NJ Brigantine

Road Christmas in July 5K Run & 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Run for Coffee Lovers 5K/10K/13.1 NEW JERSEY

Sat, Jul 25 · Camden, NJ Camden

Virtual Family Fun Run 1 Mile5K RegistrationVirtual Run Registration (5K/10K/13.1) +3

From $30 Open

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

Sat, Jul 25 · Camden, NJ Camden

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun Run5K RegistrationVirtual Run Registration +3

From $30 Open

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Run for Donuts 5K/10K/13.1 PHILADELPHIA

Sat, Jul 25 · 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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Ocean City Night In Venice 5K Run

Sat, Jul 25 · Ocean City, NJ Ocean City

Road 1 Mile Walk5K Run

From $30 Open

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Run for Coffee Lovers 5K/10K/13.1 PHILADELPHIA

Sat, Jul 25 · Camden, NJ Camden

Virtual Family Fun Run 1 Mile5K RegistrationVirtual Run Registration (5K/10K/13.1) +3

From $30 Open

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Ocean Gate 5K 2026

Sat, Jul 25 · Ocean Gate, NJ Ocean Gate

Road Ocean Gate 1 MileOcean Gate 1 Mile Kids RunOcean Gate 5K . CHRISTMAS IN JULY

From $25 Open

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