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.

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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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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Garden State Showcase #1

Sun, Oct 18 · Somerset, NJ Somerset

Road 300m Dash5000m500m Dash +2

From $25 Open

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

Sun, Oct 18 · Bridgewater, NJ Bridgewater

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

From $12 Open

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Main Street Half Marathon & 4 Miler - Hunterdon

Sun, Oct 18 · Clinton, NJ Clinton

Road 4 MileHalf Marathon

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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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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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 Youth Registration 13 to 17 yrsChild Registration 12 & UnderAdult Registration +1

From $5 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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Run the Vineyards - Down the Shore 5K

Sun, Oct 18 · Cape May, NJ Cape May

Road 5K

From $42 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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Clinton Road Zombie Run

Sun, Oct 18 · West Milford, NJ West Milford

Road Zombie Crawl5k Run10k Run

From $15 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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Everybody's 10K + 5K!

Sun, Oct 18 · Jersey City, NJ Jersey City

Road 10K Race5K Race

From $30 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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The Skeleton Run

Sat, Oct 24 · Oceanport, NJ Oceanport

Road 5KAfter Party Only

From $20 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 Closing Soon

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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 Closing Soon

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Cape May Hallowed Half Marathon

Sat, Oct 24 · Cape May, NJ Cape May

Road Hallowed Half 5k Run1/2 Marathon1/2 Marathon Relay

From $42 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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Ahlyza's Fight 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Somerset, NJ Somerset

Road Ahlyzas Fight

From $50 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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Hot Mess Trail Races

Sat, Oct 24 · Pittsgrove, NJ Pittsgrove

Ultra 6 HOURHALF MARATHON

From $65 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 Closing Soon

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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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5K for Pizza: Seaside Heights

Sat, Oct 24 · Seaside Heights, NJ Seaside Heights

Road 5K for Pizza: Seaside Heights

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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5Knights 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Washington, NJ Washington

Road 5Kights 5K Run/Walk

From $20 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 Fitness Walk5K Run

From $20 Open

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Meadows Miler

Sat, Oct 24 · Pennington, NJ Pennington

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

From $15 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 5KVIP 5K Package +3

From $0 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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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

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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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HomeFront's HALLOWEEN 5K Run & 1 Mile Walk

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 In-Person — 5K RunnerVirtual — 5K RunnerKids — In-Person Race +1

From $10 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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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

From $50 Open

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

Sat, Oct 31 · 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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Halloween Trick or Trot Run 5K/10K/13.1 PHILADELPHIA

Sat, Oct 31 · Camden, NJ Camden

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun Run5K Registration5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt) +3

From $30 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 Registration5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt) +3

From $30 Open

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PB&J Fuel Run 5K/10K/13.1 NEW JERSEY

Sat, Oct 31 · 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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Haunted Jersey City Halloween 5K

Sat, Oct 31 · Jersey City, NJ Jersey City

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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Croissant & Cafe 5K Run & Walk

Sun, Nov 1 · Ridgefield Park, NJ Ridgefield Park

Road Croissant & Cafe 5K

From $25 Open

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Run the Vineyards - Laurita 5K

Sun, Nov 1 · New Egypt, NJ New Egypt

Road 5K

From $42 Open

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6th ANNUAL DUCK DONUT 5K/10K and NEW 2K Pup Strut

Sun, Nov 1 · Bridgewater, NJ Bridgewater

Road 2K PUP STRUT5.2K10K

From $25 Open

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Cooper Norcross Run the Bridge Event presented by AmeriHealth

Sun, Nov 1 · Camden, NJ Camden

Virtual In-Person 2 Mile WalkVirtual 2 Mile WalkVirtual 10K Run +1

From $30 Open

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Transportation to NYC Marathon Start

Sun, Nov 1 · Rahway, NJ Rahway

Transporation to NYC Marathon - Start Line

From $38 Open

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