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.

Reindeer Run 5k / Kids Fun Run

Sat, Dec 19 · Egg Harbor City, NJ Egg Harbor City

Road Kids Fun Run5K Run

From $20 Open

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The Run Before Christmas - SantaCon 8k

Sat, Dec 19 · Clinton, NJ Clinton

Road 8(ish)K

From $45 Open

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Pineland Striders Boxing Day 5K

Sat, Dec 26 · Voorhees, NJ Voorhees

Road Pineland Striders Boxing Day 5K

From $26 Open

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New Year's Run 5K/10K/13.1 NEW JERSEY

Sat, Dec 26 · 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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A Merry Christmas Run 5K/10K/13.1 PHILADELPHIA

Sat, Dec 26 · Camden, NJ Camden

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun RunVirtual Run Registration5K Registration +3

From $30 Open

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A Merry Christmas Run 5K/10K/13.1 NEW JERSEY

Sat, Dec 26 · Camden, NJ Camden

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun Run5K RegistrationVirtual Run Registration +3

From $30 Open

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New Year's Run 5K/10K/13.1 PHILADELPHIA

Sat, Dec 26 · 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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JSRC New Year’s Eve 2 Mile Twilight Fun Run/Walk & Party

Thu, Dec 31 · Manasquan, NJ Manasquan

Road Twilight Fun RunTwilight Party Only

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Midnight Countdown 5K

Thu, Dec 31 · Moorestown, NJ Moorestown

Road Midnight Countdown 5K

From $35 Open

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St Mark's New Years Day 5K

Fri, Jan 1 · Long Valley, NJ Long Valley

Road St. Mark's New Years Day 5K Run

From $30 Open

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DQ Events Bundle

Fri, Jan 1 · Woodbury, NJ Woodbury

Triathlon Sprint Triathlon BundleDuathlon BundleAquabike Bundle +4

From $299 Open

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Lebanon Borough New Year's 5K Run & Walk

Fri, Jan 1 · Lebanon, NJ Lebanon

Road Lebanon Borough New Year's Run 5K

From $45 Open

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Hangover 5K

Fri, Jan 1 · Westfield, NJ Westfield

Road 43rd Annual Hangover 5KAdaptive Athlete 5K44th Annual Hangover 5K +2

From $25 Open Closing Soon 78 spots left

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2027 Resolution Run & Walk 5K

Fri, Jan 1 · Hillsborough, NJ Hillsborough

Virtual 5K Walk & RunVIRTUAL 5K Walk & Run

From $35 Open

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2027 New Years 3/6 Mile Run & Pup Strut

Fri, Jan 1 · Hamilton Township, NJ Hamilton Township

Road 2027 NEW YEAR'S 1Mile Pup Strut2027 New Years 3 Mile run2027 New Years 6 Mile run

From $30 Open

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Run for the Call 2027

Fri, Jan 1 · Point Pleasant Beach, NJ Point Pleasant Beach

Virtual 1 Mile Fun Run/WalkVirtual (Your Location) *Price Includes Shipping5k Run For The Call

From $30 Open

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The One-One Run

Fri, Jan 1 · Westville, NJ Westville

Road 1 Mile Race

From $32 Open Closing Soon

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Hangover Run 5K

Fri, Jan 1 · Williamstown, NJ Williamstown

Road Hangover Run 5K

From $20 Open

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MLK Jr. Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 PHILADELPHIA

Sat, Jan 16 · 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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Sunrise Marathon 5K/10K/13.1 NEW JERSEY

Sat, Jan 16 · 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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Sunrise Marathon 5K/10K/13.1 PHILADELPHIA

Sat, Jan 16 · Camden, NJ Camden

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun RunVirtual Run Registration5K Registration +3

From $30 Open

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MLK Jr. Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 NEW JERSEY

Sat, Jan 16 · 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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The Chili Run

Sun, Jan 24 · Pitman, NJ Pitman

Road 2 Mile Run

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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Run for Donut PHILADELPHIA

Sat, Jan 30 · 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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Coffee Lover Run NEW JERSEY

Sat, Jan 30 · Camden, NJ Camden

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

From $30 Open

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Frosty Squatchy

Sat, Jan 30 · West Orange, NJ West Orange

Trail 5K6H3H

From $30 Open

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Penguin Pace

Sat, Jan 30 · Wayne, NJ Wayne

Road Penguin Pace 5KPenguin Pace Kids Fun Run

From $16 Open

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Patriot Polar Plunge! - To Benefit the LIFT Fund for Veterans at Monmouth Habitat for Humanity - In Memory of State Trooper and National Guardsman Juan Fajardo

Sat, Jan 30 · Sea Girt, NJ Sea Girt

Patriot Polar Plunge! To Benefit the LIFT Fund for Veterans at Monmouth Habitat for Humanity

From $55 Open

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Run for Donut NEW JERSEY

Sat, Jan 30 · Camden, NJ Camden

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun RunVirtual Run Registration5K Registration +3

From $30 Open

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YETI OR NOT Snowshoe Invasion

Sat, Jan 30 · Vernon, NJ Vernon

Road Last Mile Fun Option Not TimedYeti or Not Snowshoe Invasion 5k

From $25 Open

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Coffee Lover Run PHILADELPHIA

Sat, Jan 30 · 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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PLAYATHON

Fri, Feb 5 · New Providence, NJ New Providence

Open

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The Chili Run - February

Sat, Feb 6 · Pitman, NJ Pitman

Road 2 Mile Run

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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Cupid's Chase 5K Seaside Heights

Sat, Feb 13 · Seaside Heights, NJ Seaside Heights

Road 5KGold SponsorBronze Sponsor +3

From $40 Open

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Valentine's Day Run 5K/10K/13.1 NEW JERSEY

Sat, Feb 13 · 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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Cupid's Chase 5K Pennsauken

Sat, Feb 13 · Pennsauken, NJ Pennsauken

Road 5KExhibitor TableSilver Sponsor +3

From $40 Open

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Run for Chocolate 5K/10K/13.1 PHILADELPHIA

Sat, Feb 13 · Camden, NJ Camden

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

From $30 Open

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Mike’s Seafood 5K Run/Walk for Autism

Sat, Feb 13 · Sea Isle City, NJ Sea Isle City

Road Walking-1 Mile5K Run

From $35 Open

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Cupid's Chase 5K Morristown

Sat, Feb 13 · Morristown, NJ Morristown

Road 5KGold SponsorPlatinum Sponsor +3

From $40 Open

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Cupid's Chase 5K Bridgewater

Sat, Feb 13 · Bridgewater Township, NJ Bridgewater Township

Road 5KGold SponsorSilver Sponsor +3

From $40 Open

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Cupid's Chase 5K Lake Como

Sat, Feb 13 · Lake Como, NJ Lake Como

Road 5KBronze SponsorSilver Sponsor +3

From $40 Open

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Cupid's Chase 5K Westfield

Sat, Feb 13 · Westfield, NJ Westfield

Road 5KPlatinum SponsorExhibitor Table +3

From $40 Open

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Cupid's Chase 5K Princeton

Sat, Feb 13 · Princeton, NJ Princeton

Road 5KBronze SponsorExhibitor Table +3

From $40 Open

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Cupid's Chase 5K Galloway

Sat, Feb 13 · Galloway, NJ Galloway

Road 5KExhibitor TableGold Sponsor +3

From $40 Open

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Cupid's Chase 5K Rutherford

Sat, Feb 13 · Rutherford, NJ Rutherford

Road 5KGold SponsorBronze Sponsor +3

From $40 Open

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Run for Chocolate 5K/10K/13.1 NEW JERSEY

Sat, Feb 13 · 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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Valentine's Day Run 5K/10K/13.1 PHILADELPHIA

Sat, Feb 13 · 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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Squatchy Onesiefest

Sun, Feb 14 · Mahwah, NJ Mahwah

Trail 5K1.5M Fun Run

From $30 Open

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The JC Valentine's Half Marathon, 10K, 5K

Sun, Feb 14 · Jersey City, NJ Jersey City

Virtual 5K Race10K RaceHalf Marathon +3

From $45 Open

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SUPER SUNDAY 5K AND 2K PUP STRUT

Sun, Feb 14 · Franklin Lakes, NJ Franklin Lakes

Road SUPER SUNDAY 2K PUP STRUT SPONSORED BY TATER BEAR TREATSSUPER SUNDAY 2K PUP STRUT SPONSORED BY TATER BEAR TREATSSUPER SUNDAY 5K +1

From $25 Open

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