Running Races in New Jersey — 2026

There are 569 running races in New Jersey in 2026 across 267 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.

Clinton Road Zombie Run

Sun, Oct 18 · Oak Ridge, NJ Oak Ridge

Road Zombie Crawl5k Run10k Run

From $15 Open

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Run the Vineyards - Down the Shore 5K

Sun, Oct 18 · Cape May, NJ Cape May

Road 5K

From $42 Open

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Glasstown Boos and Brews 10k/5k/Beer Mile

Sun, Oct 18 · Millville, NJ Millville

Road Beer Mile5k10k

From $35 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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BLUE 5K RUN

Sun, Oct 18 · Woodland Park, NJ Woodland Park

Road BLUE 5K RUN

From $25 Open

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Paws & Soles Saving Lives with Strides 5K & 10K Run/Walk- Benefiting the Friends of Somerset Regional Animal Shelter

Sun, Oct 18 · Bridgewater, NJ Bridgewater

Road 5K Run/Walk Human + 1 Dog5K Run/Walk Human Entry5K Run/Walk Kids Age 10 and Under Entry +2

From $12 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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Stokelan Estate Haunted Wine Run 5k

Sun, Oct 18 · Medford, NJ Medford

Road Volunteer and Run 7:30am to 9:00am5K

From $15 Open Closing Soon 10 spots left

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Fanwood 5K Pizza Run & Family Fun Run

Sun, Oct 18 · Fanwood, NJ Fanwood

Road 1 Mile Family Fun Run5K Pizza Run

From $9 Open

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Everybody's 10K + 5K!

Sun, Oct 18 · Jersey City, NJ Jersey City

Road 10K Race5K Race

From $30 Open

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Main Street Donuts Belmar Donut Run

Sun, Oct 18 · Belmar, NJ Belmar

Road Main Street Donut Chase 5K

From $30 Open

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Essex County Turtle Back Zoo Penguin Waddle

Sun, Oct 18 · West Orange, NJ West Orange

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

From $10 Open

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The Terri Roemer Paramus Run

Sun, Oct 18 · Paramus, NJ Paramus

Road Kids One Mile Fun RunLou Lanzalotto Memorial 5K Run presented by La Bella Roma Pizzeria and RistoranteThe Valley Hospital 5K Health Walk +3

From $15 Open

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4th Annual Chesterfield FALL Terrain 5K

Sun, Oct 18 · Chesterfield, NJ Chesterfield

Road Fun Dash/RunChesterfield 5k Run/Walk

From $10 Open

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Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Jersey Shore, NJ

Sun, Oct 18 · Wall, NJ Wall

Road Adult RegistrationChild Registration 12 & UnderYouth Registration 13 to 17 yrs +1

From $5 Open

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Garden State Showcase #1

Sun, Oct 18 · Somerset, NJ Somerset

Road 500m DashThe Mile300m Dash +2

From $25 Open

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Little Falls Spooky Sprint 5K

Sun, Oct 18 · Little Falls, NJ Little Falls

Road Little Falls Spooky Sprint 5K

From $30 Open

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Millburn-Short Hills First Aid Squad 5K Race

Sun, Oct 18 · Millburn, NJ Millburn

Road Family Fun Run/Walk (Ages 12 and Under)5K-UNTIMED5K-TIMED

From $5 Open

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Running for Children's Rights to Both Parents - 10 of 50 Half Marathons in 50 States - New Jersey

Mon, Oct 19 · Atlantic City, NJ Atlantic City

Virtual 5K (Virtual)10K (Virtual)1/2 Marathon (In-Person) +1

From $40 Open

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Trick or Trot 5K & 1 Mile Walk

Sat, Oct 24 · Mullica Hill, NJ Mullica Hill

Road 1 Mile WalkTrick or Trot 5K Run

From $20 Open

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Meadows Miler

Sat, Oct 24 · Pennington, NJ Pennington

Virtual Fun Run (In-Person)Fun Run (Virtual)5K (In-Person) +5

From $15 Open

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Hot Mess Trail Races

Sat, Oct 24 · Pittsgrove, NJ Pittsgrove

Ultra 6 HOURHALF MARATHON

From $65 Open

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Cape May Hallowed Half Marathon

Sat, Oct 24 · Cape May, NJ Cape May

Road Hallowed Half 5k Run1/2 Marathon Relay1/2 Marathon

From $42 Open

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The Valley 5K Walk and Run

Sat, Oct 24 · Norwood, NJ Norwood

Road Kids Sprint ChallengeI Mile ChallengeThe Valley 5K Walk and Run

From $5 Open

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Delanco River Run

Sat, Oct 24 · Delanco, NJ Delanco

Road Delanco River 5K Run

From $30 Open

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Monster Dash 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Point Pleasant Beach, NJ Point Pleasant Beach

Road 1M Fun Run5K Run/WalkTShirt Purchase ONLY

From $20 Open

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5K Race for Recovery on the Boardwalk

Sat, Oct 24 · Ocean Grove, NJ Ocean Grove

Virtual 2 Mile Family WalkVIRTUAL 5K5K Race +3

From $0 Open

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"Hustle For The House" - 5K Run & 1 Mile Walk

Sat, Oct 24 · Pennsauken, NJ Pennsauken

Road 1 Mile Walk5K Race

From $30 Open

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Newton Pride Monster Dash 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Newton, NJ Newton

Road Newton Pride Monster Dash 1-Mile Fun Run - ALL AGESNewton Pride Monster Dash 5K

From $25 Open

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5Knights 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Washington, NJ Washington

Road 5Kights 5K Run/Walk

From $20 Open

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Run the Vineyards 5 Miler and Food Truck Festival at Bellview Winery

Sat, Oct 24 · Landisville, NJ Landisville

Road 5 Miler

From $46 Open

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Mayor's Challenge 5K + 1 Mile Costume Fun Run

Sat, Oct 24 · Red Bank, NJ Red Bank

Road 1 Mile Fun Run5K Run5K Fitness Walk

From $20 Open

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5K for Pizza: Seaside Heights

Sat, Oct 24 · Seaside Heights, NJ Seaside Heights

Road 5K for Pizza: Seaside Heights

From $35 Open

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Newton Pride Monster Dash 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Newton, NJ Newton

Road Newton Pride Monster Dash 5K

From $15 Open

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The Skeleton Run

Sat, Oct 24 · Oceanport, NJ Oceanport

Road 5KAfter Party Only

From $20 Open

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Boooo-mfield 5k

Sat, Oct 24 · Bloomfield, NJ Bloomfield

Road Kids Halloween Dash (~1/2 Mile)5K Run/Walk/Jog

From $20 Open

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Run for Shelter with Habitat for Humanity - 5k

Sat, Oct 24 · Pennsauken, NJ Pennsauken

Road Run for Shelter 5k

From $35 Open

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JSRC Deal Trick or Trot

Sun, Oct 25 · Deal, NJ Deal

Road Harry Drazin 4 Mile Memorial Race Walk5k Run/WalkKids Races +1

From $15 Open

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LBI Halloween Hustle

Sun, Oct 25 · Surf City, NJ Surf City

Road Halloween Hustle 5K Run/WalkHallowen Hustle - Little Monsters Dash! (Kids)

From $8 Open Closing Soon

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Third Annual Butterfly Run

Sun, Oct 25 · Collingswood, NJ Collingswood

Road 3rd Annual Butterfly Run

From $25 Open

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Kean University Breast Cancer Awareness 5K

Sun, Oct 25 · Union, NJ Union

Road Breast Cancer 5k

From $45 Open

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SomerStrong 5K,10K, fun walk, kids fun run (Halloween-themed) and Trunk or Treat

Sun, Oct 25 · Bridgewater, NJ Bridgewater

Virtual Liesure WalkSomer$trong 5K (USATF NON-members)Somer$trong 5K (USATF members) +6

From $0 Open

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ITVFD Costume Run & Walk 5k

Sun, Oct 25 · Great Meadows, NJ Great Meadows

Road ITVFD Costume Run & Walk 5k

From $35 Open

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HomeFront's Halloween Run, Walk, and Family Fun

Sun, Oct 25 · Princeton, NJ Princeton

Road HomeFront 1 Mile WalkHomeFront HALLOWEEN 5K RunPreschooler 100 Yard Pumpkin Dash

From $10 Open 100 spots left

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HoBOOken 5K Race - USATF Certified Course

Sun, Oct 25 · Hoboken, NJ Hoboken

Virtual Virtual — 5K RunnerIn-Person — 5K RunnerKids — In-Person Race +1

From $10 Open

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Fast Track To A Cure New Jersey

Sun, Oct 25 · Lincroft, NJ Lincroft

Virtual Fast Track For A Cure 5K WalkFast Track For A Cure 5K RunFast Track For A Cure Virtual Participant +1

From $30 Open

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Strides for Education Hybrid 5K Run/Walk

Sun, Oct 25 · Morris Plains, NJ Morris Plains

Virtual Strides for Education Kids' Fun RunStrides for Education Virtual 5K Run/WalkStrides for Education 5K Run/Walk (18yrs & up) +1

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Englewood Cliffs 5K

Sun, Oct 25 · Englewood Cliffs, NJ Englewood Cliffs

Road Fun Run5K

From $15 Open

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Barnyard Squatch 5K

Sun, Oct 25 · Hope, NJ Hope

Trail 5K

From $40 Open

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Halloween Trick or Trot Run 5K/10K/13.1 NEW JERSEY

Sat, Oct 31 · Camden, NJ Camden

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun Run5K RegistrationVirtual Run Registration +3

From $30 Open

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