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.

7th Annual Walk for Women’s Cancers - The Lewin Fund to Fight Women's Cancers

Sun, Oct 4 · Paramus, NJ Paramus

Road Virtual 7th Annual Walk for Women's Cancers5K Run7th Annual Walk for Women's Cancers

From $10 Open

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Wrobo Run, 28th Annual Wrobo 5K Run/Walk

Sun, Oct 4 · Lake Hopatcong, NJ Lake Hopatcong

Road 5K

From $40 Open

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Annual OCC Viking 5K And Fun Run

Sun, Oct 4 · Toms River, NJ Toms River

Road Health WalkFun Run5K Run

From $5 Open

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Mantua VFW Live and Virtual 5K & 1 Mile "Running for Vets" - 2026

Sun, Oct 4 · Mantua, NJ Mantua

Virtual Live 1 Mile WalkLive 1 Mile Walk -StudentLive 5K - Student +2

From $20 Open

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Point to Point NJ

Fri, Oct 9 · Sussex, NJ Sussex

Road Hopatcong 50KPoint to Point NJ 200

From $125 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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Family & Community Services of Somerset County "Taking Strides Towards Wellness" 5k Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 10 · Bridgewater, NJ Bridgewater

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Coffee Lovers Run 5K/10K/13.1 PHILADELPHIA

Sat, Oct 10 · Camden, NJ Camden

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

From $30 Open

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Sea Turtle Race: Cold Stun Run

Sat, Oct 10 · West Orange, NJ West Orange

Road Family Fun Walk5k Run

From $30 Open

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Witching Hour 5k/8k

Sat, Oct 10 · Millville, NJ Millville

Road 8k5k

From $35 Open

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Eleventh Annual Robot Run

Sat, Oct 10 · West Deptford, NJ West Deptford

Road 1M WalkRobot Run 5k

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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Bagel Run 5K/10K/13.1 PHILADELPHIA

Sat, Oct 10 · 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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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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Coffee Lovers Run 5K/10K/13.1 NEW JERSEY

Sat, Oct 10 · Camden, NJ Camden

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

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Hainesport Endurance Run

Sat, Oct 10 · Hainesport, NJ Hainesport

Road 100 Miler24 Hour - Sunday12 Hour - Sunday +5

From $55 Open Closing Soon

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Always Ready 5K

Sat, Oct 10 · Cape May, NJ Cape May

Virtual 5K RunVirtual 5K3K Always Ready K9 +1

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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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 Run5K Walk

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Paw Prints PetFest & 5K

Sat, Oct 10 · Eastampton, NJ Eastampton

Virtual 5K WalkVirtual Run5K Run (Adult) +1

From $20 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) - AdultVirtual - Adult +3

From $10 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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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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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 Closing Soon

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Cerebral Palsy Awareness 5K

Sun, Oct 11 · Hamilton, NJ Hamilton

Virtual 5K Run/WalkVirtual 5K Run/Walk

From $10 Open

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Scary Rat Race

Sun, Oct 11 · Farmingdale, NJ Farmingdale

Trail

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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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BadgerPalooza

Fri, Oct 16 · Williamstown, NJ Williamstown

Ultra 6 Hour6 Hour Relay12 Hour +4

From $60 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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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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MARY'S PLACE BY THE SEA 2026 WALK-A-THON & RUN

Sat, Oct 17 · Ocean Grove, NJ Ocean Grove

Virtual Virtual Adult WalkerAdult 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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RunThrough Hoboken 5k & 10k

Sat, Oct 17 · Hoboken, NJ Hoboken

Road 5k10k

From $45 Open

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5k RUN/WALK FOR COMPLETION

Sat, Oct 17 · Wanaque, NJ Wanaque

Virtual 5k Run/Walk For Completion5k Run/Walk for Completion - VIRTUAL

From $25 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 Closing Soon

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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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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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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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Superhero Sprint

Sat, Oct 17 · Flemington, NJ Flemington

Road Superhero Sprint

From $10 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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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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Pat's Miles for Moms

Sat, Oct 17 · Roselle, NJ Roselle

Road 5K RunKids Dash

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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The Terri Roemer Paramus Run

Sun, Oct 18 · Paramus, NJ Paramus

Road Kids One Mile Fun RunThe Valley Hospital 5K Health WalkLou Lanzalotto Memorial 5K Run presented by La Bella Roma Pizzeria and Ristorante +3

From $15 Open

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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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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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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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Hot Chili Challenge 8 Mile Trail Run, 5K & Kids Fun Run

Sun, Oct 18 · Andover, NJ Andover

Road Hot Chili Challenge 5K RunHot Chili Challenge 8 Mile Trail RunHot Chili Challenge Kids Fun Run

From $10 Open

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