Running Races in New Jersey — 2026

There are 711 running races in New Jersey in 2026 across 305 cities. The next upcoming race is the 29th Annual Gloucester TWP Scholarship Run-2026 in Blackwood on April 11. Popular distances include 5K races, half marathons, 10K races.

All The Way for Kari J

Sun, May 3 · Audubon, NJ Audubon

Fun Walk

From $25 Open

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Nutley Chamber 5K & Kids Fun Run

Sun, May 3 · Nutley, NJ Nutley

Road Short Sprint5K (9:15AM) & Kids Fun Run (8:55AM)Kids Fun Run +2

From $5 Open

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Ian Bradley Benefit Run

Sun, May 3 · Woodstown, NJ Woodstown

Road 2K Walk5K Run

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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2026 Superhero Half Marathon and Relay

Sun, May 3 · Morristown, NJ Morristown

Road Superhero Half MarathonSuperhero Half Marathon RELAYUSATF Members Superhero Half Marathon

From $45 Open

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nourish.NJ 5K Hunger Run

Sun, May 3 · Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ Parsippany-Troy Hills

Road nourish.NJ 5K Hunger Run

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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ViK 5K

Sun, May 3 · Wantage, NJ Wantage

Road ViK 5K

From $25 Open

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Ocean Running Clubs Spring Gala

Sun, May 3 · Forked River, NJ Forked River

Ocean Running Club Spring Gala & Awards Banquet

From $50 Open

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Warrior Walk 2026

Sun, May 3 · Princeton, NJ Princeton

Warrior Walk to benefit the YWCA Princeton's Breast Cancer Resource Center

From $20 Open

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M5K: The Marching Scarlet Knights 5K

Sun, May 3 · Piscataway, NJ Piscataway

Road 5KFun March

From $15 Open

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Waldwick Chamber of Commerce 5K Run and 1 Mile Walk

Sun, May 3 · Waldwick, NJ Waldwick

Road 1 Mile Walk5K Run

From $17.76 Open

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Bridgewater Donut Chase 5K

Sun, May 3 · Bridgewater, NJ Bridgewater

Road Donut Chase 5K

From $32 Open

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100 Laps of Healing

Sun, May 3 · Hillsborough, NJ Hillsborough

Open

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The Elephant Run

Sun, May 3 · Park Ridge, NJ Park Ridge

Road 5K

From $35 Open

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Healthy Kids Running Series Spring 2026 - Hammonton, NJ

Sun, May 3 · Hammonton, NJ Hammonton

Road High School - 2 MilesPreK 2/3 Yr Old - 50 Yard DashPreK 4/5 Yr Old - 75 Yard Dash +10

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Healthy Kids Running Series Spring 2026 - Somerset, NJ

Sun, May 3 · Hillsborough Township, NJ Hillsborough Township

Road 4th & 5th Grade - 1 MileSingle Day Walk Up Week 5Single Day Walk Up Week 4 +9

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Summit Area YMCA Love and Legacy 5K

Sun, May 3 · Summit, NJ Summit

Road Love and Legacy 5KKids' Dash

From $10 Open

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RIDGE ROAD RUN 5K 2026

Sun, May 3 · Little Silver, NJ Little Silver

Road The Ridge Road Run 5K 2026

From $25 Open

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Run in the Park--Highland Park 5K

Sun, May 3 · Highland Park, NJ Highland Park

Road 5K Run/WalkKids Races

From $12 Open Closing Soon

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Healthy Kids Running Series Spring 2026 - Cinnaminson/Moorestown, NJ

Sun, May 3 · Moorestown, NJ Moorestown

Road Single Day Walk Up Week 5Single Day Walk Up Week 46th to 8th Grade - 1 Mile +9

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Run for the River

Sun, May 3 · Asbury, NJ Asbury

Road 4-mile Run

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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The MEF Madison 5K Race & Kids Fun Run

Sun, May 3 · Madison, NJ Madison

Road 5K over 18Kids Fun Run5K 18 and younger +1

From $25 Open

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The Shipyard 10 Miler & 5K

Sun, May 3 · Pennsville, NJ Pennsville

Road 5K10 Miler

From $45 Open

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Adventure Triathlon at The Manor #

Sun, May 3 · Mays Landing, NJ Mays Landing

Triathlon Aqua BikeTriathlon Relay5k Trail Run +3

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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2026 Unified 5K - Montvale

Sun, May 3 · Montvale, NJ Montvale

Road 1 Mile Walk/Run/Roll5k Walk/Run/Roll (Early Start)5k Run or Roll

From $30 Open

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Peace for Pam 5K Run/Walk

Tue, May 5 · Mount Laurel, NJ Mount Laurel

Open

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JSRC Special Olympics Track Meet Volunteers

Sat, May 9 · Long Branch, NJ Long Branch

Open

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27th Annual Our House, Our Run

Sat, May 9 · Basking Ridge, NJ Basking Ridge

Virtual 1 Mile Walk4 Mile RunVirtual Run or Walk

From $30 Open

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OHS LEO Club- Fun Run/ Walk for Mental Health Awareness

Sat, May 9 · Pine Hill, NJ Pine Hill

Road

Open

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AAPI 5K Run & Walk Princeton

Sat, May 9 · Princeton, NJ Princeton

Road AAPI 5K Run & Walk Princeton

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Mother's Day 5K

Sat, May 9 · Voorhees Township, NJ Voorhees Township

Virtual 1 Mile Walk5K RunVirtual 5K or 1Mile

From $20 Open

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RPEF Sprint for Our Schools 5K & Family Fun Run

Sat, May 9 · Ramsey, NJ Ramsey

Road Fun Run5K Run

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Run Through History 5k

Sat, May 9 · Cape May, NJ Cape May

Road Run Through History 5k

From $45 Open

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Running Is Back 10K + 5K

Sat, May 9 · Jersey City, NJ Jersey City

Road 10K Race5K Race

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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2nd Annual Stride to Provide 5K

Sat, May 9 · Bridgewater, NJ Bridgewater

Virtual Feeding Hands Stride to Provide 5K Walk OnlyFeeding Hands Stride to Provide 5K RunKid Sprints (Open to Kids 12 and Under) +1

From $15 Open

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Run for the Woods

Sat, May 9 · Piscataway, NJ Piscataway

Trail 5k Trail Run

From $26 Open

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Girl Scout Cookie Chaser 5K

Sat, May 9 · Roebling, NJ Roebling

Road 5K Run and Walk

From $25 Open

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Step Up for The Arc Walk

Sat, May 9 · Lakewood, NJ Lakewood

Open

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Hanover Education Foundation's Run for Health 5K

Sat, May 9 · Whippany, NJ Whippany

Road One-Mile Fun-WalkHanover Township Education Foundation's Run for Health 5K

From $25 Open

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Hopewell Valley Vineyards Wine Run 5k

Sat, May 9 · Pennington, NJ Pennington

Road 5K

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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CFA's 5th Annual 5K Run/Walk

Sat, May 9 · Ridgefield Park, NJ Ridgefield Park

Road CFA's 5th Annual 5K Run/Walk

From $40 Open

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Run The Hook 5K/10K

Sun, May 10 · Highlands, NJ Highlands

Road 5K10KKids Run

From $20 Open

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Loop X Four

Sun, May 10 · Voorhees, NJ Voorhees

Road Loop X Four Walkathon & Family Fun Day

From $18 Open

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Rubin Run

Sun, May 10 · Tenafly, NJ Tenafly

Road 5K start 10 AM10K Run and 5K Run/Walk10K start 8:00 am

From $36 Open

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Vincent's Run

Sun, May 10 · Bridgewater, NJ Bridgewater

Virtual 1 Mile WalkVirtual 5K5K

From $30 Open

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JerseyMan Triathlon

Sun, May 10 · Lebanon, NJ Lebanon

Triathlon Short Course DuathlonShort Course Tri IndividualShort Course AquaBike +5

From $80 Open

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Running for the Most Good

Mon, May 11 · Union, NJ Union

Virtual Running for the Most Good (Premium Kit)Running for the Most Good (Base Entry)

From $25 Open

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3 Days at the Fair

Mon, May 11 · Augusta, NJ Augusta

Road Quadzilla (4 Marathons or 4 50k's)Marathon2 Marathons +12

From $125 Open

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Tunnel to Towers National Golf Series South Jersey Golf Classic

Thu, May 14 · Egg Harbor City, NJ Egg Harbor City

SPONSORSHIP: 2 Tee Signs SponsorDinner OnlySponsorship: Beverage Station Sponsor +8

From $125 Open 5 spots left

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2026 CoMotion by the Ocean

Fri, May 15 · Seaside Park, NJ Seaside Park

CoMotion by the Ocean XXI

From $198.21 Open

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Run4Rare 5K / 1K

Sat, May 16 · Bridgewater, NJ Bridgewater

Virtual 5K Run/WalkChild 5K (10 and Under)1K Run/Walk +3

From $15 Open

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