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.

Eleventh Annual Robot Run

Sat, Oct 10 · West Deptford, NJ West Deptford

Road 1M WalkRobot Run 5k

From $30 Open

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Run the Vineyards - White Horse 10K/5K

Sat, Oct 10 · Hammonton, NJ Hammonton

Road 1 Mile Walk5K10K Run

From $30 Open

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Run for Liberty 5K

Sat, Oct 10 · Jersey City, NJ Jersey City

Road 5K Walk5K Run

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Paw Prints PetFest & 5K

Sat, Oct 10 · Eastampton, NJ Eastampton

Virtual 5K Walk5K Run (Adult)5K Run (Youth) +1

From $20 Open

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Bagel Run 5K/10K/13.1 PHILADELPHIA

Sat, Oct 10 · Camden, NJ Camden

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun RunVirtual Run Registration5K Registration +3

From $30 Open

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The Bogota 5k Fun Run & Walk

Sat, Oct 10 · Bogota, NJ Bogota

Road Mile Run & Walk (Track)5k Fun Run & Walk (Road Course)Kiddie Quarter Mile

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Hainesport Endurance Run

Sat, Oct 10 · Hainesport, NJ Hainesport

Road 24 Hour - Sunday100 Miler24 Hour Relay - Saturday +5

From $55 Open

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

Sat, Oct 10 · 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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PET PALOOZA 2K PUP STRUT

Sat, Oct 10 · Manville, NJ Manville

PET PALOOZA 2K PUP STRUT- SPONSORED BY GROOMINGTON EATS

From $30 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 Walk (Age 4-12)2K Walk5K Run

From $20 Open

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Talon Trot 5K & Fun Run

Sat, Oct 10 · Galloway, NJ Galloway

Road Talon Trot 5KStudent 5KYoung Alumni 5K (2017-2026)

From $15 Open

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Bagel Run 5K/10K/13.1 NEW JERSEY

Sat, Oct 10 · Camden, NJ Camden

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun Run5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt)Virtual Run Registration +3

From $30 Open

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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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Lincoln Park LP-250 5K

Sat, Oct 10 · Lincoln Park, NJ Lincoln Park

Road Lincoln Park USA-250 WalkLincoln Park USA-250 5K

From $35 Open

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Oradell 5K - 2026

Sat, Oct 10 · Oradell, NJ Oradell

Road 1 Mile Family Fun Run/Walk5K Run/Walk

From $20 Open

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In This Family No One Fights Alone Breast Cancer Awareness 5K Run

Sat, Oct 10 · Woodland Park, NJ Woodland Park

Road In This Family No One Fights Alone Breast Cancer Awareness 5K Run

From $20 Open

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Always Ready 5K

Sat, Oct 10 · Cape May, NJ Cape May

Virtual 5K Run3K Always Ready K9Virtual K9 Run +1

From $35 Open

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Scary Rat Race

Sun, Oct 11 · Farmingdale, NJ Farmingdale

Trail

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Book it for Books 5K

Sun, Oct 11 · Edison, NJ Edison

Road Book it for Books 5K Run and Walk

From $26 Open Closing Soon

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Stephanie Berman 5k Run

Sun, Oct 11 · Hightstown, NJ Hightstown

Road Stephanie Berman 5K Run

From $35 Open

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LBI Commemorative 18 Mile Run Fundraiser + 12K Run/Walk Fundraiser

Sun, Oct 11 · Long Beach Township, NJ Long Beach Township

Road 12K Run/Walk Fundraiser18 Mile Run Fundraiser

From $40 Open

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Cerebral Palsy Awareness 5K

Sun, Oct 11 · Hamilton, NJ Hamilton

Virtual Virtual 5K Run/Walk5K Run/Walk

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Detective James Ciampi Memorial Run

Sun, Oct 11 · Fairfield, NJ Fairfield

Road DETECTIVE JAMES CIAMPI MEMORIAL RUN

From $45 Open

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Race to Cure Sarcoma New Jersey

Sun, Oct 11 · West Orange, NJ West Orange

Virtual 5K Run or 1 Mile Walk (Untimed) - Child (Ages 6-12)5K Run or 1 Mile Walk (Untimed) - Adult5K Run (Timed) - Adult +3

From $10 Open

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Bighearted 5K

Sun, Oct 11 · Denville, NJ Denville

Virtual 1 Mile Fun Run - Untimed5K Walk - UntimedVirtual 5K +1

From $30 Open

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BookSmiles 5K & 1 Mile Walk for Literacy

Sun, Oct 11 · Cherry Hill, NJ Cherry Hill

Road 1 Mile Walk5K

From $35 Open

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Batsto Village 5K

Sun, Oct 11 · Hammonton, NJ Hammonton

Road 1 Mile WalkBatsto Village 5K

From $20 Open

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Bonita Stanton, M.D., Memorial 5K

Sun, Oct 11 · Bloomfield, NJ Bloomfield

Road 5K

From $30 Open

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Revolutionary Mile

Thu, Oct 15 · Trenton, NJ Trenton

Road 1.55 Mile RunHistoric Footsetps

From $35 Open

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St. Paul School of Princeton Lion's Chase 5K & Fun Run

Fri, Oct 16 · Pennington, NJ Pennington

Road Kids Fun Run5K Run/WalkDog Registration - 5K Run/Walk +4

From $10 Open

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BadgerPalooza

Fri, Oct 16 · Williamstown, NJ Williamstown

Ultra 6 Hour6 Hour Relay12 Hour Relay +4

From $60 Open

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Tunnel to Towers Sporting Clays Fundraiser - M&M Hunting Preserve

Fri, Oct 16 · Pennsville, NJ Pennsville

Gold SponsorHero SponsorSquad Sponsor +10

From $500 Open 1 spots left

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5th Annual Octoberfest 5K

Sat, Oct 17 · Haddonfield, NJ Haddonfield

Road 5K XC Run

From $30 Open

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CROSS Town 5K Walk/Run & Craft Show

Sat, Oct 17 · Delran, NJ Delran

Road 5K Walker/RunnerCraft Show Vendor

From $20 Open

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Pat's Miles for Moms

Sat, Oct 17 · Roselle, NJ Roselle

Road 5K Run/WalkKids Dash

From $15 Open

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CompleteCare Foundation Halloween Bone Run & Walk

Sat, Oct 17 · Pittsgrove, NJ Pittsgrove

Road Howl-O-Ween Dog Walk5K Run8K Run +1

From $25 Open

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Superhero Sprint

Sat, Oct 17 · Flemington, NJ Flemington

Road Superhero Sprint

From $10 Open

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Spooktacular Almost 4 Mile Fun Run

Sat, Oct 17 · Manasquan, NJ Manasquan

Spooktacular 2 Mile Walk/RunSpooktacular Almost 4 Mile Fun Run

From $30 Open

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Run For Edgarton 5k

Sat, Oct 17 · Newfield, NJ Newfield

Road 1 Mile Fun Run/WALK5k

From $20 Open

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RunThrough Hoboken 5k & 10k

Sat, Oct 17 · Hoboken, NJ Hoboken

Road 5k10k

From $45 Open

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Shark Run 5K and Kids Shark Color Fun Run

Sat, Oct 17 · Bay Head, NJ Bay Head

Road Kids Shark Color Fun RunShark Run 5K

From $25 Open

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5k RUN/WALK FOR COMPLETION

Sat, Oct 17 · Wanaque, NJ Wanaque

Virtual 5k Run/Walk for Completion - VIRTUAL5k Run/Walk For Completion

From $25 Open

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Ian's Run

Sat, Oct 17 · West Deptford, NJ West Deptford

Road Ian's 2-Mile WalkIan's Run 5KKids Fun Run

From $10 Open

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Harrington Park Fall Spectacular - 24th Annual

Sat, Oct 17 · Harrington Park, NJ Harrington Park

Road Mile Fun Run5k Run/WalkKiddie Dash

From $5 Open

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MARY'S PLACE BY THE SEA 2026 WALK-A-THON & RUN

Sat, Oct 17 · Ocean Grove, NJ Ocean Grove

Virtual Adult WalkerVirtual Adult WalkerVirtual Student Walker +7

From $25 Open

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Jonas Cattell Memorial 10-mile Run & Fort Mercer 5K

Sat, Oct 17 · Haddonfield, NJ Haddonfield

Road Fort Mercer 5KJonas Cattell 10-mile Run

From $20 Open

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AmeriHealth Atlantic City Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K & G. Larry James 5K

Sat, Oct 17 · Atlantic City, NJ Atlantic City

Road G. Larry James 5K10KKing Neptune Challenge (Half Marathon + 5K) +5

From $35 Open

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Essex County Turtle Back Zoo Penguin Waddle

Sun, Oct 18 · West Orange, NJ West Orange

Road Penguin Waddle (13+ Years Old)Penguin Waddle (2-12 Years Old)Official Spectator Pass

From $10 Open

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Habitat of Greater Newark: 5th Annual Salute to Our Veterans 5K

Sun, Oct 18 · Hoboken, NJ Hoboken

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $45 Open

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9th Annual Breaking the Chain Through Education 5K

Sun, Oct 18 · Metuchen, NJ Metuchen

Road 9th ANNUAL BREAKING THE CHAIN THROUGH EDUCATION 5K

From $35 Open

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