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.

Cresskill 5K

Sun, Sep 27 · Cresskill, NJ Cresskill

Road Cresskill 5KDiaper Dash

From $15 Open 10 spots left

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Supported Long Run

Sun, Sep 27 · Montclair, NJ Montclair

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

Sun, Sep 27 · Laurel Springs, NJ Laurel Springs

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 Closing Soon

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HPEF Back-to-School 5K

Sun, Sep 27 · Hoboken, NJ Hoboken

Road 1 Mile Run/Walk5K VIP5K Run/Walk +1

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - Princeton Junction, NJ

Sun, Sep 27 · Princeton, NJ Princeton

Road 2nd & 3rd Grade - 1/2 Mile4th & 5th Grade - 1 Mile6th to 8th Grade - 1 Mile +21

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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RWJBarnabas Health Running with the Devils 5K Run & Walk 2026

Thu, Oct 1 · West Orange, NJ West Orange

Virtual RWJBarnabas Health Running with the Devils 5K Run & Walk – VIRTUAL - October 1 - November 1, 2026RWJBarnabas Health Running with the Devils 5K Run @ Cherry Lane/South Mountain Reservation – November 1, 2026RWJBarnabas Health Running with the Devils 5K Skate @ Codey Arena +1

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Ship Bottom Brewery's Ecto Ghouler 5K

Sat, Oct 3 · Beach Haven, NJ Beach Haven

Road Ecto Ghouler 5K

From $30 Open

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Genesis Centers: Walk the Talk, the Christopher Schultes 5K Run/Walk for Recovery

Sat, Oct 3 · Pennsauken, NJ Pennsauken

Road 5K Walk (Students age 11-17)5K Run (Adult 18+)5K Run (Students age 11-17) +1

From $20 Open

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OFS 5K Run & Ride

Sat, Oct 3 · Riverton, NJ Riverton

Road 5K Fun Bike Ride5K Run

From $30 Open

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Isaiah House Family Color Run

Sat, Oct 3 · Maplewood, NJ Maplewood

Road Isaiah House Color Walk/Run

From $15 Open

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Joseph's House 5K to End Homelessness

Sat, Oct 3 · Pennsauken, NJ Pennsauken

Road 1-Mile Walk5K Walk or Run

From $30 Open

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Fairton 5K Run & The "Mikey" Mile Walk & Bikes for Bellies

Sat, Oct 3 · Fairton, NJ Fairton

Road The 1 Mile "Mikey" WalkBikes For BelliesFairton 5K Run

From $20 Open

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RRCW Race Down Broad Street 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 3 · Woodbury, NJ Woodbury

Road 2-Mile Fun WalkRace Down Broad Street 5K

From $15 Open

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The Haunted Hawk Hustle 5k

Sat, Oct 3 · Newton, NJ Newton

Road 1 Mile WalkThe Haunted Hawk Hustle 5k Run and Walk

From $20 Open

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Elmer Library Harvest Day 5k Run

Sat, Oct 3 · Elmer, NJ Elmer

Road Elmer Library 5k Race

From $30 Open

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Pat Magovern Shillelagh 5K Race & One-Mile Walk

Sat, Oct 3 · Lake Como, NJ Lake Como

Road Shillelagh One-Mile Walk for 11 Yr and YoungerShillelagh One-Mile Walk for 12 Yr and OlderPat Magovern Shillelagh 5K

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Mendham Harvest Hustle 2026

Sat, Oct 3 · Mendham, NJ Mendham

Road Harvest Hustle Kids Fun RunHarvest Hustle 5K Run

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Roaring Faith 5k

Sat, Oct 3 · Somerdale, NJ Somerdale

Road Roaring Faith 5K

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Sister2Sister Breast Cancer Run/Walk 4Life

Sat, Oct 3 · Somerset, NJ Somerset

Road Sister2Sister Breast Cancer Run/Walk 4Life

From $20 Open

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Hope Hustle 5K for Breast Cancer Research

Sat, Oct 3 · Bloomfield, NJ Bloomfield

Road Hope Hustle 5K for Breast Cancer Research

From $35 Open

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21 Down Buddy Walk 2026

Sat, Oct 3 · Wildwood, NJ Wildwood

Virtual 21 Down Buddy Walk Participant21 Down Virtual WalkersParticipant with Down Syndrome

From $0 Open

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Panther Prowl 5K & Fun Run

Sat, Oct 3 · Bridgeton, NJ Bridgeton

Road 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk5K Run

From $25 Open

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Shore AC Adult Cross Country Series

Sat, Oct 3 · Holmdel, NJ Holmdel

Road Week 5 -Huber Woods ParkWeek 2 - Wolf Hill Recreation AreaWeek 3 - Holmdel Park +4

From $10 Open

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FOC 5K Run/Walk/Pray

Sat, Oct 3 · Camden, NJ Camden

Road 1 Mile WalkFOC 5K

From $25 Open

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Walk & Run for Women's Cancers

Sun, Oct 4 · Paramus, NJ Paramus

Road 5K Run for Women's Cancers **NEW THIS YEAR**Virtual Walk & Run for Women's Cancers7th Annual Walk for Women's Cancers

From $10 Open

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Old Tappan Emergency Services - Superhero 5k

Sun, Oct 4 · Old Tappan, NJ Old Tappan

Road 5k Run5k WalkSidekick Kiddie Dash

From $0 Open

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

Sun, Oct 4 · Clark, NJ Clark

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

From $15 Open

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Bob Hendricks Memorial 5k Run/Walk

Sun, Oct 4 · Bedminster, NJ Bedminster

Virtual Bob Hendricks Memorial 5k Run/Walk -- VIRTUAL OPTIONBob Hendricks Memorial 5k Run/Walk

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Mantua VFW Live and Virtual 5K & 1 Mile "Running for Vets" - 2026

Sun, Oct 4 · Mantua, NJ Mantua

Virtual Live 1 Mile Walk -StudentLive 1 Mile WalkLive 5K - Student +2

From $20 Open

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P.G. Chambers School Walk.Run.Roll.

Sun, Oct 4 · Florham Park, NJ Florham Park

Road P.G. Chambers School Walk.Run.Roll.P.G. Chambers School Children's Race

From $30 Open

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Branch Brook 15K

Sun, Oct 4 · Newark, NJ Newark

Road Branch Brook 15K

From $70 Open

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The JC Green Half, 10K, and 5K

Sun, Oct 4 · Jersey City, NJ Jersey City

Road 5k Race10K RaceHalf Marathon +3

From $50 Open

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Ocean Running Club's Seaside Half Marathon and 5K

Sun, Oct 4 · Seaside Park, NJ Seaside Park

Road Seaside 5KSeaside Half MarathonSeaside Challenge (5K and Half Marathon back-to-back!)

From $35 Open

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Wrobo Run, 28th Annual Wrobo 5K Run/Walk

Sun, Oct 4 · Lake Hopatcong, NJ Lake Hopatcong

Road 5K

From $40 Open

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Eden Autism 5K & Fun Run/Walk

Sun, Oct 4 · Princeton, NJ Princeton

Virtual 1-Mile Fun Run/WalkVirtual 5K5K

From $35 Open

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Hudson River Waterfront Walkway 10K Race & 2K Run/Walk

Sun, Oct 4 · Edgewater, NJ Edgewater

Road Hudson River Walkway 2K Run/WalkHudson River Walkway 10K Run

From $25 Open

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Carlos Negron Memorial Run

Sun, Oct 4 · Jersey City, NJ Jersey City

Road Carlos Negron Memorial Run 5K (Timed)

From $25 Open

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Jersey Shore Half Marathon and 2 Mile Run

Sun, Oct 4 · Highlands, NJ Highlands

Virtual 2 Mile RunJersey Shore Half Marathon & Personalized Training PlanJersey Shore Half Marathon +3

From $30 Open

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STERBENZ RUN FOR THE PICKLES 5K AND 2K PUP STRUT & STROLL

Sun, Oct 4 · Washington, NJ Washington

Road STERBENZ RUN FOR THE PICKLES 2K WALK/STROLLSTERBENZ RUN FOR THE PICKLES 2K PUP STRUTSTERBENZ RUN FOR THE PICKLES 5K

From $25 Open

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Annual OCC Viking 5K And Fun Run

Sun, Oct 4 · Toms River, NJ Toms River

Road Fun RunHealth Walk5K Run

From $5 Open

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WCLEF 39th Annual RUN for Education

Sun, Oct 4 · Woodcliff Lake, NJ Woodcliff Lake

Road WCLEF 39th Annual Run for Education 5KWCLEF 39th Annual RUN for Education 10KKids Fun Run

From $15 Open

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Fred Torres Memorial 5K

Sun, Oct 4 · Woodland Park, NJ Woodland Park

Virtual 2 Mile Walk5KVirtual 5K +1

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Point to Point NJ

Fri, Oct 9 · Sussex, NJ Sussex

Road Hopatcong 50KPoint to Point NJ 200

From $125 Open

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Running With Rotary 5K

Sat, Oct 10 · Mount Arlington, NJ Mount Arlington

Road Running With Rotary Remembering Officer Joe Wargo Run for our 8th Grade!

From $35 Open 95 spots left

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Living Recovery Network 5K

Sat, Oct 10 · Mount Laurel, NJ Mount Laurel

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Family & Community Services of Somerset County "Taking Strides Towards Wellness" 5k Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 10 · Bridgewater, NJ Bridgewater

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Run for Roselle 5K: Battle of the Decades – 70s • 80s • 90s

Sat, Oct 10 · Roselle, NJ Roselle

Road Run for Roselle 5K: Battle of the Decades – 70s • 80s • 90s

From $35 Open

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Grace-In-Motion's 13th Annual Run for the Kids 5k/2k

Sat, Oct 10 · Fort Lee, NJ Fort Lee

Road 2K Walk2K Walk (Age 4-12)5K Run

From $20 Open

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Witching Hour 5k/8k

Sat, Oct 10 · Millville, NJ Millville

Road 8k5k

From $35 Open

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Eleventh Annual Robot Run

Sat, Oct 10 · West Deptford, NJ West Deptford

Road 1M WalkRobot Run 5k

From $30 Open

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