Running Races in New Jersey — 2026

There are 701 running races in New Jersey in 2026 across 302 cities. The next upcoming race is the Crossroads Half Marathon in Metuchen on April 12. Popular distances include 5K races, half marathons, 10K races.

MLVFD Fired Up for the 4th 5K

Sat, Jun 20 · Mountain Lakes, NJ Mountain Lakes

Road MLVFD Fired Up for the 4th 5K for Public Safety (Fire, Police, and EMS)Military, Veterans, and SeniorsMLVFD Fired Up for the 4th 5K for Non-Public Safety Runners and Walkers

From $30 Open

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Sunset Lake Triathlon #

Sat, Jun 20 · Bridgeton, NJ Bridgeton

Triathlon Swim/RunAquaBikeSprint Triathlon Relay +6

From $50 Open

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2026 Wyckoff/Franklin Lakes Triathlon

Sat, Jun 20 · Franklin Lakes, NJ Franklin Lakes

Triathlon Wyckoff/Franklin Lakes Triathlon RelayWyckoff/Franklin Lakes Triathlon Individual

From $145 Open

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Bikes & Beers Hamilton Township

Sat, Jun 20 · Hamilton Township, NJ Hamilton Township

15 MILE - (10:00 AM Start Time)30 MILE - (9:00 AM Start Time)30 MILE - (9:30 AM Start Time) +3

From $29 Open

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The 18th Annual FUCE 5K

Sun, Jun 21 · Metuchen, NJ Metuchen

Virtual 5K Timed Run5K Fun Run/WalkFamily Supporter - Not Timed +3

From $35 Open

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SHPOA Harbor Hustle

Sun, Jun 21 · Stone Harbor, NJ Stone Harbor

Road 1M Run1M Walk5K Run

From $25 Open

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SCAR Superhero Run for Scholarships

Sun, Jun 21 · Augusta, NJ Augusta

Road 1 Mile Color Fun RunSCAR Superhero 5K Run for Scholarships5K Run (USATF Members Only)

From $20 Open

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Running THE AVE 5K

Sun, Jun 21 · Vineland, NJ Vineland

Road 5K Run

From $25 Open

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The NJ Endurance Classic Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K

Sun, Jun 21 · Bridgewater, NJ Bridgewater

Road 5k Race10K RaceHalf Marathon

From $50 Open

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Millburn Short Hills Chamber of Commerce President's Cup Presented by CompuScore

Mon, Jun 22 · Millburn, NJ Millburn

Road Kids Fun Run - Short Dash!5K Run/WalkBeer Tickets Only - 2 Beers

From $10 Open

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Brookdale Shop Rite Tom Fleming Sunset Classic

Thu, Jun 25 · Bloomfield, NJ Bloomfield

Road Rick Petersen Mile - Timed EventBrookdale Shop Rite Tom Fleming Sunset Classic 5 Mile Road RaceKids Sprints

From $10 Open

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The 2026 Garden State Last Chance

Fri, Jun 26 · Highland Park, NJ Highland Park

Road 400m300m HurdlesTriple Jump +9

From $25 Open

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The Racefaster Half Marathon

Sat, Jun 27 · Paramus, NJ Paramus

Road Half Marathon Training Program and RaceThe Racefaster Half Marathon

From $85 Open

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Sea Isle City STOMPS Cancer 5k & Family Walk and Virtual 5K & Family Walk

Sat, Jun 27 · Sea Isle City, NJ Sea Isle City

Virtual In Person Family WalkIn Person 5KVirtual 5K +1

From $20 Open

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ISLANDMAN TRIATHLON

Sat, Jun 27 · Avalon, NJ Avalon

Triathlon ISLANDMAN TRIATHLON

From $120 Open

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Balic Wine Run 5k

Sat, Jun 27 · Mays Landing, NJ Mays Landing

Road 5KHelp with Check-in Then Run 7:30am to 9:00am

From $15 Open 10 spots left

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Birchwood Lakes Triathlon

Sat, Jun 27 · Medford, NJ Medford

Triathlon TriathlonTriathlon Relay

From $105 Open

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Track Night Montclair

Sat, Jun 27 · Montclair, NJ Montclair

Road The Open MileThe Open 5KKids Timed 800m (ages 14 and under) +2

From $5 Open

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CAMcare Health Mindful Miles 5K

Sat, Jun 27 · Camden, NJ Camden

Road 1 Mile Walk5K

From $20 Open

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Roxbury PBA 311 5K Charity Run/Walk

Sat, Jun 27 · Succasunna, NJ Succasunna

Road 5K Charity Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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ISLANDKIDS TRIATHLON

Sat, Jun 27 · Avalon, NJ Avalon

Triathlon ISLANDKIDS TRIATHLON

From $40 Open

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Red, White & Blue 5K

Sat, Jun 27 · Clark, NJ Clark

Road Red, White & Blue 5K

From $17.76 Open Closing Soon

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Ocean Running Club's Pine Beach 5k & 1 Mile Run AND 5k RUCK

Sun, Jun 28 · Pine Beach, NJ Pine Beach

Road 1 mile5K RUCK5K Run

From $10 Open

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2nd Annual Brigantine Firecracker 5k

Sun, Jun 28 · Brigantine, NJ Brigantine

Road Firecracker 1 Mile "Dog Friendly" WalkFirecracker 5K

From $30 Open

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Behr Brewing 5K

Sun, Jun 28 · Cape May, NJ Cape May

Road 5K

From $35 Open

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We Want Ice Cream! 5K Run

Sun, Jun 28 · Bridgewater, NJ Bridgewater

Road 9 am We Want Ice Cream 5K Run/Walk

From $35 Open

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Palisades Park Triathlon/Duathlon

Sun, Jun 28 · Alpine, NJ Alpine

Triathlon DuathlonTriathlonTeam Relay Duathlon +2

From $100 Open 20 spots left

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Ventnor Mile and Independence Day Run

Fri, Jul 3 · Ventnor City, NJ Ventnor City

Road 1 Mile Run

From $20 Open

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A Revolutionary Celebration Run

Sat, Jul 4 · Piscataway, NJ Piscataway

Road Freedom 5k

From $0 Open

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Pitman Freedom Four Miler Run

Sat, Jul 4 · Pitman,, NJ Pitman,

Virtual 4 Miler Virtual Run4 Miler Run

From $12.5 Open

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Glen Rock Tribute Run 5K - July 4th, 2026

Sat, Jul 4 · Glen Rock, NJ Glen Rock

Road Kids Fun Run5k Run

From $25 Open

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Milltown Knights of Columbus July 4th 5K Run

Sat, Jul 4 · Milltown, NJ Milltown

Road Fun Run (1 Mile) In-PersonMilltown Knights of Columbus July 4th 5K Run

From $10 Open

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The American Mile

Sat, Jul 4 · Longport, NJ Longport

Road 1 Mile RunShirt Only (NOT Running)

From $20 Open

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July 4th Run 5K/10K/13.1 NEW JERSEY

Sat, Jul 4 · 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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Firecracker 5k

Sat, Jul 4 · Barnegat, NJ Barnegat

Road Firecracker 5K400m Fun Run

From $5 Open

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Run for Chocolate 5K/10K/13.1 PHILADELPHIA

Sat, Jul 4 · Camden, NJ Camden

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun Run5K RegistrationVirtual Run Registration +3

From $30 Open

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Berlin Parade 5K

Sat, Jul 4 · Berlin, NJ Berlin

Road 1 Mile Walk5K

From $25 Open

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5K Race for Recovery 4th of July

Sat, Jul 4 · Central Park of Morris County, Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ Central Park of Morris County, Parsippany-Troy Hills

Virtual 2 Mile Freedom Walk5K RaceVIP 5K Package +2

From $8 Open

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July 4th Run 5K/10K/13.1 PHILADELPHIA

Sat, Jul 4 · 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 for Chocolate 5K/10K/13.1 NEW JERSEY

Sat, Jul 4 · 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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Red Wine and Blueberry 5k Run

Sun, Jul 5 · Egg Harbor City, NJ Egg Harbor City

Road Kids Fun Run5K Run

From $20 Open

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Lake Takanassee Summer Series

Mon, Jul 6 · Long Branch, NJ Long Branch

Road 1 mile Kids Race on 7/131 mile Kids Race on 7/201 mile Kids Race on 7/27 +6

From $5 Open

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Pier to Pier Challenge Swim & 5k Run

Sat, Jul 11 · Wildwood, NJ Wildwood

Road 1/4 Mile Kids Swim1 Mile Swim1 Mile Kids Run +1

From $20 Open

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DQ Triathlon, Duathlon, Aquabike, Aquathlon, & *NEW* Super Sprint Triathlon at Vincentown *#

Sat, Jul 11 · Vincentown, NJ Vincentown

Triathlon AquathlonSuper Sprint TriathlonTriathlon +4

From $65 Open

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Project Purple Pretzel Run

Sun, Jul 12 · Cranford, NJ Cranford

Road Project Purple Pretzel Run 5K

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Run the Vineyards - Rock the Night Away 5K

Tue, Jul 14 · Hammonton, NJ Hammonton

Road 5K

From $44 Open

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Morristown Corporate Classic 5K

Thu, Jul 16 · Morristown, NJ Morristown

Road Morristown Corporate Classic 5K

From $45 Open

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Hunger Hero 5k: The 250th Anniversary Special

Sat, Jul 18 · Belvidere, NJ Belvidere

Road 5k Run

From $40 Open

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TRI Mountain Lake

Sat, Jul 18 · Liberty Township, NJ Liberty Township

Triathlon Tri Mountain Lake Sprint Triathlon INDIVIDUALAQUA BIKETRI Mountain Lake RELAY team of THREE +1

From $50 Open Closing Soon 30 spots left

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Big Bang Mile and Science Festival

Sat, Jul 18 · Holmdel, NJ Holmdel

Road Open Men MileMasters Women (ages 50+) MileFitness Team Mile (Office, Bar, Restaurant, Gym, Fitness Center & Family Teams) +8

From $0 Open 75 spots left

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