Running Races in New Jersey — 2026

There are 558 running races in New Jersey in 2026 across 262 cities. The next upcoming race is the Belmar Five Mile Run in Belmar on September 4. Popular distances include 5K races, half marathons, 10K races.

Racin' for Bacon 4 Miler and Pup Strut

Sun, Nov 22 · Cranford, NJ Cranford

Road Racin for Bacon 2k Pup StrutRacin for Bacon 4 miler

From $25 Open

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Rutgers Army ROTC Turkey Trot 5K Run

Sun, Nov 22 · Piscataway, NJ Piscataway

Road 5k Run

From $35 Open

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The New Jersey Fall Half, 10K, and 5K

Sun, Nov 22 · Englishtown, NJ Englishtown

Road 5k Race10K RaceHalf Marathon +3

From $50 Open

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Riviera Maya Taco Trot 5K

Sun, Nov 22 · ROXBURY, NJ ROXBURY

Road Taco Trot 5K

From $25 Open

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River Rock 'N Run 5K 2026

Sun, Nov 22 · Brick, NJ Brick

Road River Rock 'N Run 5K Relay (Relay Team Member)River Rock 'N Run 5K

From $20 Open

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Jersey City's Turkey Day 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run

Thu, Nov 26 · Jersey City, NJ Jersey City

Road Turkey Trot 5K1 Mile Fun Run

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Run Your Giblets Off Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Holmdel, NJ Holmdel

Road Wave 2 Runner - sub 27 minutes for completionWave 2 Runner 27+ minutes for completionKid Run +1

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Five-Alarm Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Pequannock, NJ Pequannock

Road 5K

From $35 Open

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2026 River Vale Run 4 the Love and Fitness with Friends Turkey Trot Charity 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · River Vale, NJ River Vale

Road 2026 River Vale Run 4 the Love and Fitness with Friends Turkey Trot Charity 5k

From $25 Open

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Mercer County Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · West Windsor, NJ West Windsor

Road 1Mi Walk/Fun Run5K Run

From $44 Open

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Williamstown Turkey Trot 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · Williamstown, NJ Williamstown

Road Williamstown Turkey Trot 5K Run

From $30 Open

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Read Feed Run Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Morristown, NJ Morristown

Road 1 Mile Fun Run & Walk5K Turkey TrotKids Trot (12 & Under)

From $10 Open

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Vernon Annual Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Sussex, NJ Sussex

Road Vernon Annual Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot

From $30 Open

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The Sparta Education Foundation Turkey Trot, presented by Krogh's

Thu, Nov 26 · Sparta, NJ Sparta

Road 1M Fun Run5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Moorestown Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Moorestown, NJ Moorestown

Road In Person One Mile Fun Run/WalkIn Person 5K

From $10 Open

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Bayonne Turkey Trot 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run

Thu, Nov 26 · Bayonne, NJ Bayonne

Road Turkey Trot 5K1 Mile Fun Run

From $10 Open

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2026 CEA/Johanna Foods Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Flemington, NJ Flemington

Virtual 2 Mile Walk - 2026 CEA/JFI Turkey Trot5K 2026 CEA/JFI Turkey Trot RunVirtual - 2026 CEA/JFI Turkey Trot VIRTUAL 5K Run/2M Walk

From $36 Open

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The Racefaster Thanksgiving Day Run

Thu, Nov 26 · Glen Rock, NJ Glen Rock

Virtual Kids Fun RunThe Racefaster Thanksgiving Day RunVirtual 5k Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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2026 Mountain Lakes Turkey Trot Hosted by Lakeland Hills Family YMCA

Thu, Nov 26 · Mountain Lakes, NJ Mountain Lakes

Road Mountain Lakes Turkey Trot Hosted by Lakeland Hills Family YMCA

From $35 Open

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The Chatham Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Chatham, NJ Chatham

Road 1 Mile Fun Run5K Race

From $20 Open

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Somerville 5K Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Somerville, NJ Somerville

Road Somerville 5K Turkey Trot

From $35 Open

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Wobble 'til You Gobble 5k

Thu, Nov 26 · Hainesport, NJ Hainesport

Road 5k

From $15 Open

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11th Annual Lambertville - New Hope Two Town Turkey Trot! Thanksgiving 2026

Thu, Nov 26 · Lambertville, NJ Lambertville

Road 1 Mile Health Walk11th Annual Lambertville - New Hope Two Town Turkey Trot! Thanksgiving 2026

From $40 Open

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The Big Turkey Half Marathon, 10K, 5K races

Thu, Nov 26 · Clark, NJ Clark

Road NOV 26 - 5k RaceNOV 26 - 10K RaceNOV 26 - Half Marathon +5

From $35 Open

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BORN TO RUN 5 MILE RACE

Fri, Nov 27 · Freehold, NJ Freehold

Road Kids Run One Mile Race (7-14 years old)FARC MEMBERS (CURRENT) 5 MILE RACE5 MILE RACE

From $10 Open

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Helen L. Diller Vacation Home for Blind Children Turkey Trot 5K Run/1.5 Mile Walk

Fri, Nov 27 · Avalon, NJ Avalon

Road 1.5 Mile Walk5K Run

From $30 Open

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Coffee Lovers Run 5K/10K/13.1 PHILADELPHIA

Sat, Nov 28 · Camden, NJ Camden

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun RunVirtual Run Registration5K Registration +3

From $30 Open

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Thanksgiving Gobble Trot Run 5K/10K/13.1 PHILADELPHIA

Sat, Nov 28 · Camden, NJ Camden

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

From $30 Open

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Haddon Township Turkey Trot 5k

Sat, Nov 28 · Westmont, NJ Westmont

Road 1 mile Fun Run/Walk5k Run

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Coffee Lovers Run 5K/10K/13.1 NEW JERSEY

Sat, Nov 28 · 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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Thanksgiving Gobble Trot Run 5K/10K/13.1 NEW JERSEY

Sat, Nov 28 · 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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Westfield Turkey Trot * 5 MILE * 5280 Run * PracticeHard Mile *

Sat, Nov 28 · Westfield, NJ Westfield

Road 5280 Run (1 Mile) - Competitive for ages 15+PracticeHard Mile - Fun Run & Walk, Open to all Ages, Awards for 14 & under5M Turkey Trot +2

From $16 Open

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EHT Nature Reserve Turkey Trot 5k & 1 Miler

Sat, Nov 28 · Egg Harbor Township, NJ Egg Harbor Township

Road 1 Mile Nature Walk5k Turkey Trot

From $10 Open

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Navesink Challenge 12k & 5k

Sun, Nov 29 · Middletown, NJ Middletown

Road 5K Race12K Race

From $36 Open

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3rd Annual DUCK DONUT HOLIDAY 5K AND 2K PUP STRUT

Sun, Nov 29 · Parsippany, NJ Parsippany

Road Holiday 2K PUP STRUT SPONSORED BY TATER BEAR TREATSHoliday Duck Donuts 5k

From $25 Open 100 spots left

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Asbury Park Santa Run

Sat, Dec 5 · Asbury Park, NJ Asbury Park

Road 5K

From $40 Open

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2026 Jingle Bell Run - New Jersey

Sat, Dec 5 · Holmdel, NJ Holmdel

Virtual Kids RunVirtual Jingler5K Timed +1

From $25 Open

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Winter Wonder Run 6K at the Institute Woods

Sat, Dec 5 · Princeton, NJ Princeton

Road Winter Wonder Run 6K

From $35 Open

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Haddonfield Snowflake Run

Sat, Dec 5 · Haddonfield, NJ Haddonfield

Road 5k Run/Walk

From $20 Open

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Cranford Santa Run 12/5 10:15 am

Sat, Dec 5 · Cranford, NJ Cranford

Road 12/5 Cranford Santa Donut 5K

From $30 Open

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2026 Montclair Doughnut Run

Sun, Dec 6 · Montclair, NJ Montclair

Road 5K Doughnut RunDoughnut Dash (for Kids)

From $25 Open

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Racefaster through the Mall: Santa Run

Sun, Dec 6 · East Rutherford, NJ East Rutherford

Road Kids Fun RunKids Fun RunRacefaster through the Mall: Santa Run +3

From $30 Open

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Elf 'N' Cocoa 8K/5K & 1 Mile Fun Run

Sun, Dec 6 · West Deptford, NJ West Deptford

Road 1 Mile Kids Run5K8K Run

From $30 Open

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Hammonton Rotary's Galloping Grinch's 5K

Sun, Dec 6 · Hammonton, NJ Hammonton

Road Hammonton Rotary Fun WalkHammonton Rotary's Galloping Grinch 5K

From $25 Open

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Holiday Hustle 5K- A festive 5K with a sweet finish

Sun, Dec 6 · Ridgefield Park, NJ Ridgefield Park

Road 5K Run or Run/Walk

From $35 Open

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Run for Breast Cancer 5K/10K/13.1 PHILADELPHIA

Sat, Dec 12 · 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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Hoboken's Jingle Bell 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run

Sat, Dec 12 · Hoboken, NJ Hoboken

Road 5K1 Mile Fun Run

From $20 Open

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Run for Breast Cancer 5K/10K/13.1 NEW JERSEY

Sat, Dec 12 · Camden, NJ Camden

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun RunVirtual Run Registration5K Registration +3

From $30 Open

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Sunrise Marathon 5K/10K/13.1 NEW JERSEY

Sat, Dec 12 · 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, Dec 12 · 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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