Running Races in New Jersey — 2026

There are 582 running races in New Jersey in 2026 across 265 cities. The next upcoming race is the School to Pool Dash & Splash in Marlton on May 30. Popular distances include 5K races, half marathons, trail runs.

Navesink 4

Sat, Jul 25 · Middletown, NJ Middletown

Road The Navesink 2 mile walkThe Navesink 4 Mile

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Christmas in July 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk

Sat, Jul 25 · Brigantine, NJ Brigantine

Road Christmas in July 5K Run & 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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DQ Laurel Lake Triathlon, Duathlon, Aquabike, Aquathlon, & Super Sprint Triathlon in honor of William Laubengeyer *#

Sat, Jul 25 · Millville, NJ Millville

Triathlon AquathlonSuper Sprint TriathlonAquabike +4

From $65 Open

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Mommy B Crusaders Youth 5K Run & 1-Mile Walk

Sat, Jul 25 · Thorofare, NJ Thorofare

Virtual 1 Mile Fun Walk5K RunVirtual 5K or 1Mile

From $35 Open

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PACKANACK DAY LAKE RUN & WALK

Sat, Jul 25 · Wayne, NJ Wayne

Road 2 Mile Walk5KKids Races

From $10 Open

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Miles For Minds 5K

Sun, Jul 26 · Edison, NJ Edison

Road 1 Mile Walk and Roll Fun RunMiles For Minds 5K

From $25 Open

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The Al Mackler Cancer Foundation Annual Run

Sun, Jul 26 · Atlantic City, NJ Atlantic City

Road 1Mile Ruth's Fun Run1Mile Stephen Jonas Walk5k Run +1

From $40 Open

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Annual Benefit 5K Run/Walk Supporting Veterans and their needs sponsored by the VFW Post 133

Sun, Jul 26 · East Brunswick, NJ East Brunswick

Road 5KKids Race

From $25 Open

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Party With Purpose 5K and After Party

Tue, Jul 28 · Hoboken, NJ Hoboken

Virtual Virtual 5K5K5K VIP +1

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Coombs/Douglass Memorial Bay Run (5 Mile & 2 Mile)

Sat, Aug 1 · Lower Township, NJ Lower Township

Road 2 Mile Run5 Mile Run

From $30 Open

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Captain Bill Gallagher Island 10 Mile Run

Sat, Aug 1 · Sea isle City, NJ Sea isle City

Road 10 Mile

From $30 Open

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Loopy Looper

Sat, Aug 1 · Pennsauken, NJ Pennsauken

Ultra Glow Up Night Loop100 Miler24 Hour 4-Person Relay +3

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Sea Girt 5K & Kids' Races - 2026

Sat, Aug 1 · Sea Girt, NJ Sea Girt

Road 5K Run/Walk/RollKids' Races and Activities

From $12 Open

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Tunnel to Towers Arena Climb - Somerset, NJ

Sat, Aug 1 · Bridgewater, NJ Bridgewater

Road First Responders & Military RegistrationYouth Registration 13 to 17 yrsAdult Registration +1

From $5 Open

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Autumn Lake Triathlon

Sun, Aug 2 · Williamstown, NJ Williamstown

Triathlon 5K RunDuathlonAquabike +3

From $20 Open

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The Montclair Mile presented by Brooks

Thu, Aug 6 · Montclair, NJ Montclair

Road Men's Showdown MilePaws & Pavement MileStroller Mile +6

From $10 Open

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Habitat for Humanity of Salem County 5K & 1-Mile Color Run

Sat, Aug 8 · Pennsville, NJ Pennsville

Road 1 mile Color Run/Walk5K Run

From $35 Open

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Three Bridges Five Mile Road Race, part of the "LDR Championship Series"

Sat, Aug 8 · Three Bridges, NJ Three Bridges

Road Three Bridges Two Mile WalkThree Bridges Five Mile Road Race, part of the LDR Championship Series

From $10 Open

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Asbury Park Sheehan Classic 5K

Sat, Aug 8 · Asbury Park, NJ Asbury Park

Road Kids' Run5K Run

From $14 Open

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2026 Brigantine Beach Triathlon

Sat, Aug 8 · Brigantine, NJ Brigantine

Triathlon AquabikeDuathlonTriathlon Open +3

From $50 Open Closing Soon

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Rev. Dr. Frank Napier Jr 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Aug 8 · Paterson, NJ Paterson

Road 5K Run Walk

From $30 Open

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Interstate 17

Sat, Aug 8 · Closter, NJ Closter

Trail 17 Mile Trail Run

From $17 Open 74 spots left

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Monmouth Battlefield 5K

Sun, Aug 9 · Manalapan, NJ Manalapan

Road 1 Mile WalkMonmouth Battlefield 5K

From $20 Open

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CRDA Atlantic City Triathlon

Sun, Aug 9 · Atlantic City, NJ Atlantic City

Triathlon SPRINT AquabikeOLYMPIC Triathlon RelayOLYMPIC Aquabike +3

From $124 Open Closing Soon

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Jersey Shore Summer Half, 10K, and 5K

Sun, Aug 9 · Cape May Court House, NJ Cape May Court House

Road 5k Race10K RaceHalf Marathon +3

From $45 Open

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Wildwood Navy Seal Challenge

Sun, Aug 9 · Wildwood, NJ Wildwood

OCR Wildwood Kids Run Challenge (Run Obstacle)Wildwood Navy Seal Individual Challenge (Swim/Run Obstacle)Wildwood Navy Seal 4 Person Team Challenge (Swim/Run Obstacle) +1

From $25 Open

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Bagel Run 5K/10K/13.1 NEW JERSEY

Sat, Aug 15 · 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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Bagel Run 5K/10K/13.1 PHILADELPHIA

Sat, Aug 15 · 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 PB& J 5K/10K/13.1 NEW JERSEY

Sat, Aug 15 · Camden, NJ Camden

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun RunVirtual Run Registration5K Registration +3

From $30 Open

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Run for PB& J 5K/10K/13.1 PHILADELPHIA

Sat, Aug 15 · Camden, NJ Camden

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun RunVirtual Run Registration5K Registration +3

From $30 Open

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Brookville Olympic Triathlon, Duathlon, & Aquabike; Sprint Triathlon & Aquabike #

Sat, Aug 15 · Barnegat, NJ Barnegat

Triathlon Sprint AquabikeSprint Triathlon RelaySprint Triathlon +5

From $80 Open

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Jersey City Summer Half, 10K, and 5K

Sun, Aug 16 · Jersey City, NJ Jersey City

Road 5KVIRTUAL ONLY - 5K10K +3

From $50 Open

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Greenfields Tri/Aqua/Du/ 5K & Splash and Dash #

Sun, Aug 16 · West Deptford, NJ West Deptford

Triathlon Kids Splash & DashSwim/Run5k +6

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Ed Espenshade Memorial 5k

Sat, Aug 22 · Merchantville, NJ Merchantville

Road 5k

From $35 Open

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Bikes & Beers Ocean County

Sat, Aug 22 · Brick Township, NJ Brick Township

15 MILE (10:00 AM Start Time)30 MILE (9:30 AM Start Time)30 MILE (9:00 AM Start Time) +3

From $24 Open

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DQ 15th Annual Medford Lakes Colony Sprint Triathlon, Duathlon, & Aquabike *#

Sun, Aug 23 · Medford Lakes, NJ Medford Lakes

Triathlon AquabikeTriathlon RelayTriathlon +2

From $85 Open

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New Jersey Summer Half, 10k, 5k @ Battlefield

Sun, Aug 23 · Englishtown, NJ Englishtown

Road 5K - Aug 2310K - Aug 23Half - Aug 23

From $50 Open

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Cranford Cupcake 5K - Vegan + Gluten Free Friendly

Sun, Aug 23 · Cranford, NJ Cranford

Road Cupcake 5K

From $27 Open Closing Soon

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20th Annual Seedorf / McMeekin 5k Run

Sat, Aug 29 · Atlantic City, NJ Atlantic City

Road 5K

From $40 Open

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Sloth Run 5K/10K/13.1 PHILADELPHIA

Sat, Aug 29 · Camden, NJ Camden

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun RunVirtual Run Registration5K Registration +3

From $30 Open

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Run for Breast Cancer 5K/10K/13.1 NEW JERSEY

Sat, Aug 29 · Camden, NJ Camden

Virtual Family Fun Run 1 Mile5K RegistrationVirtual Run Registration (5K/10K/13.1) +3

From $30 Open

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Sloth Run 5K/10K/13.1 NEW JERSEY

Sat, Aug 29 · Camden, NJ Camden

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun Run5K RegistrationVirtual Run Registration +3

From $30 Open

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Saturday in the Park Women's 5K

Sat, Aug 29 · Lincroft, NJ Lincroft

Road Women's 5K Run or WalkChildren’s Races for Boys & Girls

From $5 Open Closing Soon

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

Sat, Aug 29 · Camden, NJ Camden

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

From $30 Open

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Kiwanis 5K Kickoff

Sun, Aug 30 · Hammonton, NJ Hammonton

Road 1 Mile Walk5K

From $35 Open

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Belmar Five Mile Run

Fri, Sep 4 · Belmar, NJ Belmar

Road Belmar 5 Mile RunBelmar 5 WheelchairBelmar 5 Kid's Races

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Stop Drop and Run 5k 10k

Sat, Sep 5 · Barnegat, NJ Barnegat

Road 1 Mile Fun Run5K10K

From $10 Open

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Barn-B-Q Trail Festival

Sat, Sep 5 · Berkeley Heights, NJ Berkeley Heights

Road Designated Dude(tte) TicketAll-Inclusive Barn-B-Q Trail Festival TicketLil Farm Hand Ticket (for your kiddos)

From $19 Open

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Pompton Lakes 5K Run

Sun, Sep 6 · Pompton Lakes, NJ Pompton Lakes

Road Pompton Lakes 5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Paterson Great Falls 5k Race 2026

Sun, Sep 6 · Paterson, NJ Paterson

Road Paterson Great Falls 5k Race 2026

From $25 Open

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