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.

Essex Running Club / NYC Marathon Bus

Sun, Nov 1 · Montclair, NJ Montclair

NYC Marathon Bus to Start

From $35 Open

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NYC Marathon Bus

Sun, Nov 1 · Iselin, NJ Iselin

NYC Marathon Bus

From $55 Open 50 spots left

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The Ed. Foundation of South Brunswick - 5K and 1 Mile Walk

Sun, Nov 1 · Monmouth Junction, NJ Monmouth Junction

Road 1 Mile Walk5K

From $10 Open

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12th Annual Veterans Haven 5K Run and 1 Mile Walk

Sat, Nov 7 · Haddonfield, NJ Haddonfield

Road 1 Mile Walk5K Run

From $40 Open

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Rooted Acres Endurance Race

Sat, Nov 7 · Woodbine, NJ Woodbine

Road 6 hour12 Hour Relay (2-4 person)24 Hour Relay (2-4 person) +2

From $100 Open

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5-Mile Beach at Wildwood Crest: Half Marathon, 10K and 5K

Sat, Nov 7 · Wildwood Crest, NJ Wildwood Crest

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon +1

From $40 Open

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Giralda Farms Run

Sun, Nov 8 · Madison, NJ Madison

Road Kids Fun RunGiralda Farms 5K RunGiralda Farms 10K Run +1

From $18 Open

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The Steve Hammond Homebound Hustle 5K & 1-Mile Walk

Sun, Nov 8 · Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ Parsippany-Troy Hills

Virtual Homebound Hustle 1-Mile WalkHomebound Hustle 5K RunVirtual 5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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Veterans Day 5K

Sun, Nov 8 · Audubon, NJ Audubon

Road Veterans Day 5K

From $20 Open

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Run the Vineyards - Unionville 8K and 5K

Sun, Nov 8 · Ringoes, NJ Ringoes

Road 5K8K Run

From $42 Open

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Giants Foundation 5K presented by Quest

Sun, Nov 8 · East Rutherford, NJ East Rutherford

Virtual Giants Foundation 5KGiants Foundation Kids 100 Yard DashGiants Foundation 1-Mile Fun Run +1

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Boomer’s Bangin’ Soup Trail Run 10K and 5K

Sun, Nov 8 · Andover, NJ Andover

Road Boomer’s Bangin’ Soup 5K Trail RunBoomer’s Bangin’ Soup 10K Trail Run

From $40 Open

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2026 HiTOPS Princeton Half Marathon

Sun, Nov 8 · Princeton, NJ Princeton

Virtual VIRTUAL HiTOPS Princeton Half MarathonHiTOPS Princeton Half MarathonVIRTUAL HiTOPS Youth Run

From $25 Open

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4th Annual Shamong Turkey Trot

Sat, Nov 14 · Shamong, NJ Shamong

Road 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk5K Run

From $15 Open

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Veterans Day Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 PHILADELPHIA

Sat, Nov 14 · 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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Veterans Day Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 NEW JERSEY

Sat, Nov 14 · 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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Cpl. Marc T. Ryan Memorial/MC-LEF 5k Run/Walk

Sat, Nov 14 · Gloucester City, NJ Gloucester City

Virtual Virtual 5k5k RunWalk

From $25 Open

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Run for Mental Health 5K/10K/13.1 PHILADELPHIA

Sat, Nov 14 · 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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Run for Mental Health 5K/10K/13.1 NEW JERSEY

Sat, Nov 14 · Camden, NJ Camden

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun Run5K RegistrationVirtual Run Registration +3

From $30 Open

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St. Augustine Prep On the Move 5K

Sat, Nov 14 · Richland, NJ Richland

Road 5K Run1M Walk

From $12 Open

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The NY Skyline Half, 10K, and 5K

Sat, Nov 14 · Jersey City, NJ Jersey City

Road 5k Race10K RaceHalf Marathon

From $50 Open

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Run the Woods

Sun, Nov 15 · Oak Ridge, NJ Oak Ridge

Road Run the Woods - Fun RunRun the Woods - 5KRun the Woods - 8K

From $25 Open

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Last Chance XC Championships

Sun, Nov 15 · Clark, NJ Clark

Road Youth 3kBoys, Girls, or Co-Ed 5k Team (3 runners)Open 5k (all ages) +3

From $15 Open

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Run the Vineyards - Cork High & Bottle Deep - Half Marathon

Sun, Nov 15 · Williamstown, NJ Williamstown

Road Half Marathon

From $78 Open

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EBEF Bear Crawl: A 5K Run/Walk

Sun, Nov 15 · East Brunswick, NJ East Brunswick

Road Grades K-1: .25 mileGrades 2-3: .50 mileGrades 4-6: 1 mile +3

From $12 Open

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Brooks Northeast XC Championships

Sat, Nov 21 · Holmdel, NJ Holmdel

Road Youth Race 3K (Ages 14 and Under)Fleet Feet Girls Championship 5K (Restricted to Grades 9-12)Junior and Senior Girls 5K +5

From $45 Open

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Tom O'Reilly Turkey Trot 5k

Sat, Nov 21 · Somerset, NJ Somerset

Road 1 Mile Fun RunTom O'Reilly Turkey Trot 5kBoth Events Bundle

From $20 Open

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Kings Grant Turkey Trot 5K

Sat, Nov 21 · Marlton, NJ Marlton

Road Kings Grant Turkey Trot

From $20 Open

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Garden State Showcase #2

Sat, Nov 21 · Somerset, NJ Somerset

Road 300m Dash4x100 Relay5000m +3

From $25 Open

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Hoboken's Annual Turkey Trot 5K

Sat, Nov 21 · Hoboken, NJ Hoboken

Road 1 Mile Fun Run5K

From $20 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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Thunderbird Run 2026: Annual Mahwah Schools Foundation 5K Run, 2Mi Walk and Kids Run

Sun, Nov 22 · MAHWAH, NJ MAHWAH

Road 2 Mi Walk5K RunKids Run

From $15 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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FEAR Trail Fest 2026

Sun, Nov 22 · Morristown, NJ Morristown

Trail FEAR Trail Fest 2026

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 Closing Soon

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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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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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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 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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Five-Alarm Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Pequannock, NJ Pequannock

Road 5K

From $35 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

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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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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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Somerville 5K Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Somerville, NJ Somerville

Road Somerville 5K Turkey Trot

From $35 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

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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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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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Williamstown Turkey Trot 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · Williamstown, NJ Williamstown

Road Williamstown Turkey Trot 5K Run

From $30 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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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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