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.

Febapple Frozen 50M, 50K, 20M, 10M

Sat, Feb 20 · South Orange, NJ South Orange

Trail 10M10M20M +5

From $45 Open Closing Soon

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Manasquan Beach Fun Run/Walk & Party February 20th, 2027 (Two Miles)

Sat, Feb 20 · Manasquan, NJ Manasquan

Road Two Mile Fun Run & Walk

From $35 Open

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Run For Mental Health NEW JERSEY

Sat, Feb 27 · 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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Chilly Triangle 5k

Sat, Feb 27 · Collingswood, NJ Collingswood

Road Chilly Triangle 1 Mile WalkChilly Triangle 1 Mile WalkChilly Triangle 5k +1

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Run Together Against Breast Cancer NEW JERSEY

Sat, Feb 27 · 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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Run Together Against Breast Cancer PHILADELPHIA

Sat, Feb 27 · 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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Run For Mental Health PHILADELPHIA

Sat, Feb 27 · 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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Winter Thaw Out Race Series

Sun, Feb 28 · Glassboro, NJ Glassboro

Trail 5k Trail Run 2/285k Trail Run 3/85k Trail Run 3/14 +5

From $25 Open

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Mahlon Winter Donut Trail Run & Hike 5/10/15

Sun, Feb 28 · Lake Hopatcong, NJ Lake Hopatcong

Trail Mahlon Winter 5 MilerMahlon Winter 5 MilerMahlon 10 Miler +4

From $45 Open

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Squatchapple

Sat, Mar 6 · West Orange, NJ West Orange

Trail 11 Miler20 Miler50K +1

From $55 Open

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The Lucky Run

Sat, Mar 6 · Pitman, NJ Pitman

Road 1 Mile Walk1 Mile Walk1 Mile Kids Run +3

From $28 Open

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International Women's Day Run

Sun, Mar 7 · Ridgefield Park, NJ Ridgefield Park

Road Live Run Give Presents International Women's Day 5KLive Run Give Presents International Women's Day 5K

From $25 Open

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Carney's Cares Weekend Extravaganza

Fri, Mar 12 · Cape May, NJ Cape May

Road 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk1 Mile Fun Run/Walk1 Mile Fun Run - Kids (includes event t-shirt) +21

From $15 Open

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MidJersey Orthopaedics Run O' the Mill 5K

Sat, Mar 13 · Clinton, NJ Clinton

Road MidJersey Orthopaedics Run O'the Mill 5kMidJersey Orthopaedics Run O'the Mill 5k

From $35 Open

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2027 St. Paddy's Day 5k

Sat, Mar 13 · Morristown, NJ Morristown

Road 1 Mile Fun RunUSATF Member 5k Run5k Run +2

From $15 Open

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St. Paddy's Day Lucky Run 5K/10K/13.1 NEW JERSEY

Sat, Mar 20 · 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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St. Paddy's Day Lucky Run 5K/10K/13.1 PHILADELPHIA

Sat, Mar 20 · 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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Sunrise Marathon 5K/10K/13.1 PHILADELPHIA

Sat, Mar 20 · Camden, NJ Camden

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun RunVirtual Run Registration5K Registration +3

From $30 Open

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Bordentown St. Patrick's Day 5k and Fun Walk

Sat, Mar 20 · Bordentown, NJ Bordentown

Road 5K – Team (Group Discount Applied at Purchase)5K – General Registration

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Sunrise Marathon 5K/10K/13.1 NEW JERSEY

Sat, Mar 20 · 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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St. Paddy's 5 Mile Race ... Patrick E. Coyne Memorial Race

Sat, Mar 20 · Freehold, NJ Freehold

Road St. Paddy's 5 Mile RaceSt. Paddy's 5 Mile RaceSt. Paddy's 5 Mile Race (Current FARC Members Only) +1

From $25 Open

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Garden State 10 Miler & Cookie Chase 5k

Sun, Mar 21 · Somerset, NJ Somerset

Road 1 Mile Kids Fun Run1 Mile Kids Fun RunCookie Chase 5K +9

From $10 Open

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3/21 Morris County Empanada Trail Run

Sun, Mar 21 · Morris Plains, NJ Morris Plains

Road Empanada 10K Run/WalkEmpanada 10K Run/WalkEmpanada 5K Run/Walk +2

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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Always Hope Easter Run PHILADELPHIA

Sat, Mar 27 · 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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SuperHeroes Run PHILADELPHIA

Sat, Mar 27 · 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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SuperHeroes Run NEW JERSEY

Sat, Mar 27 · 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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Always Hope Easter Run NEW JERSEY

Sat, Mar 27 · 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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Spring in the Vines 5K

Sat, Apr 3 · Williamstown, NJ Williamstown

Road Spring in the Vines 5KSpring in the Vines 5K

From $30 Open

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CINNAMON BUN 5K/10K & 2K PupStrut

Sun, Apr 4 · Bridgewater, NJ Bridgewater

Road 2k PupStrut walk2k PupStrut walk5.2K Walk +4

From $25 Open

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The Old Six Day

Mon, Apr 5 · Pennsauken, NJ Pennsauken

Ultra 12 Hour24 Hour48 Hour +11

From $80 Open

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Sloth Run 5K/10K/13.1 PHILADELPHIA

Sat, Apr 10 · Camden, NJ Camden

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun Run5K RegistrationVirtual Run Registration +3

From $30 Open

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

Sat, Apr 10 · Camden, NJ Camden

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

From $30 Open

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Run for PB&J 5k/10k/13.1 NEW JERSEY

Sat, Apr 10 · Camden, NJ Camden

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

From $30 Open

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Sloth Run 5K/10K/13.1 NEW JERSEY

Sat, Apr 10 · Camden, NJ Camden

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

From $30 Open

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The Watermelon Run

Sun, Apr 11 · Paterson, NJ Paterson

Road The Watermelon Run 5k[POSTPONED] - The Watermelon Run 5k

From $45 Open

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PRESALE 2027 AmeriHealth New Jersey April Fools Half Marathon & 8K

Sun, Apr 11 · Atlantic City, NJ Atlantic City

Road 8KHalf Marathon

From $45 Open

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5th Annual Katz JCC POWR 5K - Parkinson's Walk/Run

Sun, Apr 11 · Cherry Hill, NJ Cherry Hill

Road POWR 1 Mile WalkPOWR Awareness WalkPOWR 5K Run +1

From $30 Open

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Run the Vineyards Willow Creek 5K

Sun, Apr 11 · West Cape May, NJ West Cape May

Road 5K5K

From $44 Open Closing Soon

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2027 AmeriHealth April Fools Half Marathon & 8K

Sun, Apr 11 · Atlantic City, NJ Atlantic City

Road 8K8KHalf Marathon +1

From $50 Open Closing Soon

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Screamin' Hill Scramble 5K

Sat, Apr 17 · Cream Ridge, NJ Cream Ridge

Road 5K5K

From $42 Open Closing Soon

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Bad to the Bone 5K

Sun, Apr 18 · Glassboro, NJ Glassboro

Road 5K5K

From $44 Open Closing Soon

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Hill for Gill Challenge

Sun, Apr 18 · Mount Laurel, NJ Mount Laurel

Virtual Kids Race & Family Fun RunHill for Gill 5KHill for Gill Virtual 5K +2

From $15 Open

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The Jersey City Marathon & Half Marathon Marquee Experience at Newport

Sun, Apr 18 · Jersey City, NJ Jersey City

Road Half MarathonHalf MarathonHalf Marathon Seeded +3

From $65 Open 100 spots left

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Run for the Last Mile 5K (Runners and walkers welcomed)

Sun, Apr 18 · Wayne, NJ Wayne

Road Run for the Last Mile 5KRun for the Last Mile 5K

From $40 Open

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Coffee Lover Run NEW JERSEY

Sat, Apr 24 · Camden, NJ Camden

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun RunVirtual Run Registration5K Registration +3

From $30 Open

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Simon's Surf City 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Apr 24 · Surf City, NJ Surf City

Virtual Virtual 5K Run/Walk5K Run/Walk5K (Ages 13 and Over) +2

From $25 Open

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Run for Donut NEW JERSEY

Sat, Apr 24 · 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 PHILADELPHIA

Sat, Apr 24 · Camden, NJ Camden

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

From $30 Open

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Run for Donut PHILADELPHIA

Sat, Apr 24 · Camden, NJ Camden

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun RunVirtual Run Registration5K Registration +3

From $30 Open

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Riverwinds Kids Fun Run

Sat, Apr 24 · West Deptford, NJ West Deptford

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