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.

Pride Walk 2026- Moving Forward with Purpose and Pride- NEW DATE September 15, 2026

Tue, Sep 15 · Whitehouse Station, NJ Whitehouse Station

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Pound the Pavement for Purple 5K and 2 Mile Walk

Sat, Sep 19 · Neptune, NJ Neptune

Road 2 Mile Walk5K

From $30 Open

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Boys & Girls Club of Newark 5K to Wellness

Sat, Sep 19 · Newark, NJ Newark

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $35 Open

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Midland Park 5K Run For Education

Sat, Sep 19 · Midland Park, NJ Midland Park

Road Kids Fun RunMidland Park 5K Run for Education

From $20 Open

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Waves of Education 6th Annual 5k Run/Walk & Family Fun

Sat, Sep 19 · Clark, NJ Clark

Virtual 5K Run/Walk & Family Fun Event5K - VirtualFamily Fun Only (Children 12 & Under)

From $15 Open

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Run the Vineyards - Federal Twist 10K/5K

Sat, Sep 19 · Stockton, NJ Stockton

Road 5K10K Run

From $42 Open

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St. Hubert's 5K-9 Run & Walk

Sat, Sep 19 · Madison, NJ Madison

Road 1-Mile Walk (With Dog)1-Mile Walk (No Dog)VIP 1-Mile Walk (Dog Optional) +3

From $40 Open

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BRC Blue Coat Run & Beer Festival

Sat, Sep 19 · Burlington, NJ Burlington

Road 5k Run Only

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Sirens and Sneakers 5K

Sat, Sep 19 · Long Valley, NJ Long Valley

Road Sirens and Sneakers 5KSirens and Sneakers Kids Race: Ages 5 to 8Sirens and Sneakers Kids Race: Ages 9 to 12

From $15 Open 35 spots left

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PHF NORTHEAST WALK for Hydrocephalus Research 2026

Sat, Sep 19 · Edison, NJ Edison

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Winslow Township 5K

Sat, Sep 19 · Sicklerville, NJ Sicklerville

Road 5K

From $0 Open

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Manila Madness 5K Freedom Run/Ruck

Sat, Sep 19 · Raritan, NJ Raritan

Virtual Basilone 5K Freedom RunBasilone 5K Freedom RuckBasilone 5K Freedom Run (VIRTUAL)

From $30 Open

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Sgt. Gonzalez 5K

Sat, Sep 19 · Franklinville, NJ Franklinville

Road Sgt. Gonzalez 5K

From $25 Open

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Run Glasstown Octoberfest

Sat, Sep 19 · Millville, NJ Millville

Road Beer Mile5 mile5k

From $35 Open

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Haworth 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Sep 19 · Haworth, NJ Haworth

Road Haworth 5K Run/Walk (*USATF Members receive $3 discount!)

From $35 Open

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5K for Pizza: Hoboken

Sat, Sep 19 · Hoboken, NJ Hoboken

Road 5K for Pizza: Hoboken

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Patrolman Samuel Irvin Legacy 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Sep 19 · Columbus, NJ Columbus

Road Patrolman Samuel Irvin Legacy 5K Run/Walk

From $50 Open

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The 11th Annual Fox Hollow "Fox Trot" 5k

Sat, Sep 19 · Cherry Hill, NJ Cherry Hill

Road Fox Trot 5k

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Seaside Semper Five

Sat, Sep 19 · Seaside Heights, NJ Seaside Heights

Virtual 1 Mile Run/Walk in SeasideVirtual 1 Mile Run/Walk off siteVirtual 5K Run/Walk off site +1

From $50 Open

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The SAX 4 Miler

Sat, Sep 19 · Parsippany, NJ Parsippany

Virtual Virtual (New!)2 Mile or 4 Mile Walk4 Mile Run +4

From $10 Open

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LIVE RACE! #WhatsMyName 5K and 1 Mile Walk

Sat, Sep 19 · Robbinsville, NJ Robbinsville

Road 1 Mile Walk5K Run

From $30 Open

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The WOW Center/Life Focus Center 6K

Sat, Sep 19 · Pennsauken, NJ Pennsauken

Road WOW Center/Life Focus Center 6K

From $35 Open

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Harvest to Horizon Running Festival

Sat, Sep 19 · Cedarville, NJ Cedarville

Road Fun Run under 51 mile Family Fun Run5K +1

From $25 Open

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Annual Riverdale First Responders 5k Run and Walk

Sat, Sep 19 · Riverdale, NJ Riverdale

Road 5k Walk5k Run

From $20 Open

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Run for North Caldwell (5K & Color Mile)

Sat, Sep 19 · North Caldwell, NJ North Caldwell

Road 1-Mile Color Run5K Run (USATF-sanctioned)

From $35 Open

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The Dustin Deckard Memorial 5k Run & 1 Mile Walk

Sat, Sep 19 · Pennsville, NJ Pennsville

Road 1 Mile Walk5k

From $20 Open

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ShopRite of Hunterdon County 30th Anniversary Run for Hunger

Sun, Sep 20 · Flemington, NJ Flemington

Road 3K Walk5k Run

From $20 Open

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18th Annual Race for Recovery 5K Run & Fun Walk

Sun, Sep 20 · Pennsauken Township, NJ Pennsauken Township

Road 5K RunFun Walk

From $25 Open

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Love for Luca 5K Run/Walk

Sun, Sep 20 · Middletown, NJ Middletown

Road 5K Run/Walk (timed)Kids Fun Run Dash Races

From $15 Open

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GRACIE'S ARMY FOUNDATION GO GOLD 5K and Fun Run

Sun, Sep 20 · Montville, NJ Montville

Gracie's Army Foundation GO GOLD 1 Mile Fun RunGracie's Army Foundation GO GOLD 5KGracie's Army Foundation GO GOLD 3 and Under 40 Yard Dash

From $5 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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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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Berkeley Heights 5K Race and Fitness Walk for Mental Health Presented by the Kimberly Anne Wilson Foundation...Proud to be an official USATF 500 Point Event!

Sun, Sep 20 · Berkeley Heights, NJ Berkeley Heights

Road 1.5 Mile Family Fun Fitness Walk5K

From $40 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 Closing Soon

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

Sun, Sep 20 · Long Beach, NJ Long Beach

Triathlon AquabikeTriathlon RelayTriathlon +2

From $115 Open

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Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - Haddonfield/Cherry Hill, NJ

Sun, Sep 20 · Haddon Heights, NJ Haddon Heights

Road 6th to 8th Grade - 1 MileSingle Day Walk Up Week 1Single Day Walk Up Week 2 +21

From $15 Open

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Ray Coleman Memorial 5K

Sun, Sep 20 · Lincroft, NJ Lincroft

Road 1 Mile Family Fun RunRay Coleman Memorial 5K

From $25 Open

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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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Celebrate A Life 5K Walk

Sat, Sep 26 · Augusta, NJ Augusta

Road 5K WalkMemorial MarkerVendor Table

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 Run5K RegistrationVirtual Run Registration +3

From $30 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 - Under 215k Runner - AdultSupporter & Beer Garden Pass

From $20 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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Evesham Education Foundation 5K & Color Run

Sat, Sep 26 · Marlton, NJ Marlton

Road 1 Mile Walk + Color Run1 Mile Walk5K + Color Run +2

From $25 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 Closing Soon

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Lake Como Day 5k

Sat, Sep 26 · Lake Como, NJ Lake Como

Road Lake Como Day 5k

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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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

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

Sat, Sep 26 · Spring Lake, NJ Spring Lake

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

From $25 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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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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Run for Donuts 5K/10K/13.1 PHILADELPHIA

Sat, Sep 26 · Camden, NJ Camden

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

From $30 Open

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