Running Races in New Jersey — 2026

There are 445 running races in New Jersey in 2026 across 214 cities. The next upcoming race is the St. Charles Cheer in Cinnaminson on October 19. Popular distances include 5K races, half marathons, 10K races.

Bradley Beach Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Bradley Beach, NJ Bradley Beach

Road Bradley Beach Turkey Trot - 2 Mile Fun Run/Walk

From $35 Open

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The Big Turkey Half Marathon, 10K, 5K races

Thu, Nov 26 · Clark, NJ Clark

Virtual NOV 26 - 5k RaceNOV 26 - 10K RaceNOV 26 - Half Marathon +5

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Run Your Giblets Off Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Holmdel, NJ Holmdel

Road Wave 2 Runner 27+ minutes for completionWave 2 Runner - sub 27 minutes for completionKid Run +1

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Rock Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Hackettstown, NJ Hackettstown

Road 1 Mile Fun Run 2025/Rock Trot5K 2026/Rock Trot

From $35 Open

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Helen L. Diller Vacation Home for Blind Children Turkey Trot 5K Run/1.5 Mile Walk

Fri, Nov 27 · Avalon, NJ Avalon

Road 1.5 Mile Walk5K Run

From $35 Open

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BORN TO RUN 5 MILE RACE

Fri, Nov 27 · Freehold, NJ Freehold

Road Kids Run One Mile Race (7-14 years old)5 MILE RACEFARC MEMBERS (CURRENT) 5 MILE RACE

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Walter Hill Turkey Trot

Fri, Nov 27 · Swedesboro, NJ Swedesboro

Road 1 Mile Walk5k Run

From $20 Open

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The 13th Annual Wenonah Turkey Trot

Fri, Nov 27 · Wenonah, NJ Wenonah

Road Fun Run/Walk - Kids 10 & Under (untimed)Fun Run/Walk (untimed)5k - Kids 10 & Under +1

From $0 Open

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Coffee Lovers Run 5K/10K/13.1 PHILADELPHIA

Sat, Nov 28 · 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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Thanksgiving Gobble Trot Run 5K/10K/13.1 PHILADELPHIA

Sat, Nov 28 · 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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Thanksgiving Gobble Trot Run 5K/10K/13.1 NEW JERSEY

Sat, Nov 28 · Camden, NJ Camden

Virtual Family Fun Run 1 Mile5K Registration5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt) +3

From $30 Open

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Haddon Township Turkey Trot 5k

Sat, Nov 28 · Westmont, NJ Westmont

Road 1 mile Fun Run/Walk5k Run

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Mount Holly Gobble 5K / 1 Mile Fun Run

Sat, Nov 28 · Mount Holly, NJ Mount Holly

Road 1Mile Kid's Gobble1 Mile Family Fun Run/Walk5K Mount Holly Gobble

From $25 Open

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Matawan Borough 20th Annual 5K Turkey Trot & Fitness Walk

Sat, Nov 28 · Matawan, NJ Matawan

Road Matawan 20th Annual 5K Turkey Trot & Fitness Walk

From $30 Open

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Westfield Turkey Trot * 5 MILE * 5280 Run * PracticeHard Mile *

Sat, Nov 28 · Westfield, NJ Westfield

Road 5280 Run (1 Mile) - Competitive for ages 15+PracticeHard Mile - Fun Run & Walk, Open to all Ages, Awards for 14 & under5 Miler (Military/Veteran) +2

From $16 Open Closing Soon

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EHT Nature Reserve Turkey Trot 5k & 1 Miler

Sat, Nov 28 · Egg Harbor Township, NJ Egg Harbor Township

Road 1 Mile Nature Walk5k Turkey Trot

From $10 Open

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

Sat, Nov 28 · 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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Veritas Turkey Trot

Sat, Nov 28 · Augusta, NJ Augusta

Road 2026 Veritas 1k Trot (Ages 5 and up)2026 Veritas Turkey Trot (5k)

From $15 Open

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Huff and Puff after you stuff/Smiles for Margaret 5k Memorial Run

Sat, Nov 28 · Hackettstown, NJ Hackettstown

Road 5k Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Navesink Challenge 12k & 5k

Sun, Nov 29 · Middletown, NJ Middletown

Road 5K Race12K Race

From $37 Open

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3rd Annual DUCK DONUT HOLIDAY 5K AND 2K PUP STRUT

Sun, Nov 29 · Parsippany, NJ Parsippany

Road Holiday 2K PUP STRUT SPONSORED BY TATER BEAR TREATSHoliday Duck Donuts 5k

From $25 Open 100 spots left

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Cpt Gregory T Dalessio Memorial 5k Run/Walk

Sat, Dec 5 · Cherry Hill, NJ Cherry Hill

Road R U NW A L K

From $25 Open

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Asbury Park Santa Run

Sat, Dec 5 · Asbury Park, NJ Asbury Park

Road 5K

From $40 Open

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Haddonfield Snowflake Run

Sat, Dec 5 · Haddonfield, NJ Haddonfield

Road 5k Run/Walk

From $20 Open

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2026 Jingle Bell Run - New Jersey

Sat, Dec 5 · Holmdel, NJ Holmdel

Virtual 5K Untimed5K TimedVirtual Jingler +1

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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MSDA 5K Reindeer Run/Walk

Sat, Dec 5 · Caldwell, NJ Caldwell

Virtual 2026 MSDA 5K Reindeer Run/Walk - IN PERSON2026 MSDA Virtual 5K Reindeer Run/Walk

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Winter Wonder Run 6K at the Institute Woods

Sat, Dec 5 · Princeton, NJ Princeton

Road Winter Wonder Run 6K

From $35 Open

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Cranford Santa Run 12/5 10:15 am

Sat, Dec 5 · Cranford, NJ Cranford

Road 12/5 Cranford Santa Donut 5K

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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2026 Montclair Doughnut Run presented by Brooks

Sun, Dec 6 · Montclair, NJ Montclair

Road 5K Doughnut RunMontclair Orthodontics Kids Dash (1/2 Mile)

From $25 Open

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The Duke’s Holiday Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K Race Fest

Sun, Dec 6 · Bridgewater, NJ Bridgewater

Virtual 5k Race10K RaceHalf Marathon +3

From $50 Open

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Elf 'N' Cocoa 8K/5K & 1 Mile Fun Run

Sun, Dec 6 · West Deptford, NJ West Deptford

Road 1 Mile Kids Run5K8K Run

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Racefaster through the Mall: Santa Run

Sun, Dec 6 · East Rutherford, NJ East Rutherford

Road Kids Fun RunKids Fun RunElite Field - Sub 20 Min 5k runners only +3

From $30 Open

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10th Annual Jersey City Hillers FREE Marathon and Half Marathon Course Challenges.

Sun, Dec 6 · JERSEY CITY, NJ JERSEY CITY

Open

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Hammonton Rotary's Galloping Grinch's 5K

Sun, Dec 6 · Hammonton, NJ Hammonton

Road Hammonton Rotary Fun WalkHammonton Rotary's Galloping Grinch 5K

From $25 Open

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The Chris Conway Memorial Run and 1 Mile Walk

Sun, Dec 6 · Ridgefield Park, NJ Ridgefield Park

Road 1 Mile Walk5K Run

From $25 Open

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Sunrise Marathon 5K/10K/13.1 PHILADELPHIA

Sat, Dec 12 · Camden, NJ Camden

Virtual Family Fun Run 1 Mile5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt)Virtual Run Registration (5K/10K/13.1) +3

From $30 Open

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Run for Breast Cancer 5K/10K/13.1 PHILADELPHIA

Sat, Dec 12 · Camden, NJ Camden

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun RunVirtual Run Registration5K Registration +3

From $30 Open

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Holiday Hustle 5k

Sat, Dec 12 · Swedsboro, NJ Swedsboro

Road Little Debbie Cake MileElf Dash8k +1

From $0 Open

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Sleigh the Shore 5K

Sat, Dec 12 · Beach Haven, NJ Beach Haven

Road Sleigh the Shore 5K

From $40 Open

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Morris Hot Cocoa 5k + 10k, December 12th, 10 am

Sat, Dec 12 · Morris Plains, NJ Morris Plains

Road Morris Hot Cocoa 5KMorris Hot Cocoa 10k

From $32 Open

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Sunrise Marathon 5K/10K/13.1 NEW JERSEY

Sat, Dec 12 · 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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Run for Breast Cancer 5K/10K/13.1 NEW JERSEY

Sat, Dec 12 · 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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Hoboken's Jingle Bell 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run

Sat, Dec 12 · Hoboken, NJ Hoboken

Road 5K1 Mile Fun Run

From $15 Open

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Pinch the GrYnch 5K Run & 1.5 Mile Walk

Sat, Dec 12 · Wildwood, NJ Wildwood

Road 1 Mile Walk - NOT BRINGING TOY1 Mile Walk - BRINGING TOY5K Run/Walk - BRINGING TOY +1

From $20 Open

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Rutgers Big Chill 5K

Sat, Dec 12 · New Brunswick, NJ New Brunswick

Virtual Rutgers Big Chill 5KRutgers Virtual Big Chill 5K

From $10 Open

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Rat Race Holiday Hash

Sun, Dec 13 · Belmar, NJ Belmar

Rat Race Who Holiday Hash

From $17.12 Open

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Train Run Holiday Special

Sun, Dec 13 · Asbury Park, NJ Asbury Park

Road Train Run Holiday Special

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Frosty Looper

Sun, Dec 13 · Pennsauken, NJ Pennsauken

Road 8 Hour

From $90 Open

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The Merriest Night: Run & Holiday Festival

Sun, Dec 13 · Blackwood, NJ Blackwood

Road Mile WalkYouth Mile5K +2

From $10 Open

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The Light Run

Tue, Dec 15 · Pitman, NJ Pitman

Road The Light Run

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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