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.

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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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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Run for the Animals

Sat, Sep 26 · Bridgeton, NJ Bridgeton

Road 1 Mile Walk5K Run

From $35 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

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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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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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The Chase

Sat, Sep 26 · Hillsborough, NJ Hillsborough

Road 5K

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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Rally For Reagan

Sat, Sep 26 · Somerville, NJ Somerville

Rally For Reagan

From $250 Open

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Greenwich Craft Faire 5k and 1 Mile Race

Sun, Sep 27 · Greenwich, NJ Greenwich

Road 1 Mile Run/Walk5 mile5k

From $25 Open

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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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SJA 5K

Sun, Sep 27 · Hammonton, NJ Hammonton

Road 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk5K Run

From $30 Open

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Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - Woodstown, NJ

Sun, Sep 27 · Woodstown, NJ Woodstown

Road 2nd & 3rd Grade - 1/2 MileKindergarten & 1st Grade - 1/4 MilePreK 4/5 Yr Old - 75 Yard Dash +9

From $15 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

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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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Spring Supported Long Run

Sun, Sep 27 · Montclair, NJ Montclair

Open

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

Sun, Sep 27 · Laurel Springs, NJ Laurel Springs

Road PreK 4/5 Yr Old - 75 Yard Dash4th & 5th Grade - 1 Mile2nd & 3rd Grade - 1/2 Mile +21

From $15 Open

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Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - East Brunswick, NJ

Sun, Sep 27 · East Brunswick, NJ East Brunswick

Road Challenger Division - 75 Yard DashKindergarten & 1st Grade - 1/4 Mile2nd & 3rd Grade - 1/2 Mile +21

From $15 Open

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Pink Witches 5K

Sun, Sep 27 · Denville, NJ Denville

Road Pink Witches 5K

From $30 Open

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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 - Virtual11th Annual Tomorrows Children's Fund Join Hands 5K - In person RUN +1

From $5 Open

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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 5Single Day Walk Up Week 3Single Day Walk Up Week 2 +21

From $15 Open

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

From $45 Open

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Mayor's Day 5K Run/Walk

Sun, Sep 27 · Union Township, NJ Union Township

Road Mayor's Day 5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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

Sun, Sep 27 · PT Pleasant, NJ PT Pleasant

Triathlon AquabikeSwim Triathlon RelaySwim Triathlon +4

From $95 Open

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

From $25 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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Roaring Faith 5k

Sat, Oct 3 · Somerdale, NJ Somerdale

Road Roaring Faith 5K

From $35 Open

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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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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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Shore AC Adult Cross Country Series

Sat, Oct 3 · Holmdel, NJ Holmdel

Road Week 3 - Holmdel ParkWeek 2 - Wolf Hill Recreation AreaWeek 4 - Tatum Park (Holland Road entrance) +4

From $10 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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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

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

From $20 Open

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OFS 5K Run & Ride

Sat, Oct 3 · Riverton, NJ Riverton

Road 5K Run5K Fun Bike Ride

From $30 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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FOC 5K Run/Walk/Pray

Sat, Oct 3 · Camden, NJ Camden

Road 1 Mile WalkFOC 5K

From $25 Open

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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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Elmer Library Harvest Day 5k Run

Sat, Oct 3 · Elmer, NJ Elmer

Road Elmer Library 5k Race

From $30 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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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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Branch Brook 15K

Sun, Oct 4 · Newark, NJ Newark

Road Branch Brook 15K

From $70 Open Closing Soon

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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 Closing Soon

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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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Old Tappan Emergency Services - Superhero 5k

Sun, Oct 4 · Old Tappan, NJ Old Tappan

Road 5k Walk5k RunSidekick Kiddie Dash

From $0 Open

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Jersey Shore Half Marathon and 2 Mile Run

Sun, Oct 4 · Highlands, NJ Highlands

Virtual 2 Mile RunVirtual Half MarathonRacewalker/Wheelchair +3

From $25 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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STERBENZ RUN FOR THE PICKLES 5K AND 2K PUP STRUT & STROLL

Sun, Oct 4 · Washington, NJ Washington

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

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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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

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Eden Autism 5K & Fun Run/Walk

Sun, Oct 4 · Princeton, NJ Princeton

Virtual 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk5KVirtual 5K

From $35 Open

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