Running Races in New Jersey — 2026

There are 711 running races in New Jersey in 2026 across 305 cities. The next upcoming race is the 29th Annual Gloucester TWP Scholarship Run-2026 in Blackwood on April 11. Popular distances include 5K races, half marathons, 10K races.

Avalon Beach Classic 5K Run/2Mile Walk/Kids 2K and 1K Fun Run

Sun, Jul 19 · Avalon, NJ Avalon

Road BEACH CLASSIC 1K FUN RUNBeach Classic 2 Mile WalkBEACH CLASSIC 2K FUN RUN +1

From $20 Open

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Lake Lenape Tri/Aqua/Du

Sun, Jul 19 · Mays Landing, NJ Mays Landing

Triathlon Swim/RunSprint TriDuathlon +3

From $80 Open

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Hamilton Farm Golf Club

Mon, Jul 20 · Gladstone, NJ Gladstone

Participant Registration

From $1500 Open 100 spots left

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DQ Laurel Lake Triathlon, Duathlon, Aquabike, Aquathlon, & Super Sprint Triathlon in honor of William Laubengeyer *#

Sat, Jul 25 · Millville, NJ Millville

Triathlon AquathlonSuper Sprint TriathlonAquabike +4

From $65 Open

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Ocean Gate 5K 2026

Sat, Jul 25 · Ocean Gate, NJ Ocean Gate

Road Ocean Gate 1 Mile Kids RunOcean Gate 1 MileOcean Gate 5K . CHRISTMAS IN JULY

From $25 Open

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PACKANACK DAY LAKE RUN & WALK

Sat, Jul 25 · Wayne, NJ Wayne

Road 2 Mile Walk5KKids Races

From $10 Open

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Kelly’s Kidz 5K

Sat, Jul 25 · North Wildwood, NJ North Wildwood

Road 1 Mile Family Fun WalkKelly’s Kidz 5K

From $25 Open

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Navesink 4

Sat, Jul 25 · Middletown, NJ Middletown

Road The Navesink 2 mile walkThe Navesink 4 Mile

From $25 Open

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5th Annual Axiom REACH 5k to Fight Cancer - Fun Run!

Sat, Jul 25 · Princeton, NJ Princeton

Virtual VirtualIn-PersonStudent/Senior/Military Discount

From $25 Open

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Run for Donuts 5K/10K/13.1 PHILADELPHIA

Sat, Jul 25 · 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 Coffee Lovers 5K/10K/13.1 PHILADELPHIA

Sat, Jul 25 · 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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Run for Coffee Lovers 5K/10K/13.1 NEW JERSEY

Sat, Jul 25 · 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 Donuts 5K/10K/13.1 NEW JERSEY

Sat, Jul 25 · 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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The Al Mackler Cancer Foundation Annual Run

Sun, Jul 26 · Atlantic City, NJ Atlantic City

Road 1Mile Ruth's Fun Run1Mile Stephen Jonas Walk5k Run +1

From $40 Open

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Party With Purpose 5K and After Party

Tue, Jul 28 · Hoboken, NJ Hoboken

Virtual 5KVirtual 5KKids Fun Run

From $10 Open

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Sea Girt 5K & Kids' Races - 2026

Sat, Aug 1 · Sea Girt, NJ Sea Girt

Road 5K Run/Walk/RollKids' Races and Activities

From $12 Open

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Loopy Looper

Sat, Aug 1 · Pennsauken, NJ Pennsauken

Ultra Glow Up Night Loop100 Miler24 Hour 4-Person Relay +3

From $25 Open

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Tunnel to Towers Arena Climb - Somerset, NJ

Sat, Aug 1 · Bridgewater, NJ Bridgewater

Road Youth Registration 13 to 17 yrsAdult RegistrationFirst Responders & Military Registration +1

From $5 Open

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Captain Bill Gallagher Island 10 Mile Run

Sat, Aug 1 · Sea isle City, NJ Sea isle City

Road 10 Mile

From $30 Open

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Autumn Lake Triathlon

Sun, Aug 2 · Williamstown, NJ Williamstown

Triathlon 5K RunDuathlonTriathlon +3

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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The Montclair Mile

Thu, Aug 6 · Montclair, NJ Montclair

Road Men's Showdown MileWomen's Open MileMen's Open Mile +6

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Three Bridges Five Mile Road Race, part of the "LDR Championship Series"

Sat, Aug 8 · Three Bridges, NJ Three Bridges

Road Three Bridges Two Mile WalkThree Bridges Five Mile Road Race, part of the LDR Championship Series

From $10 Open

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2026 Brigantine Beach Triathlon

Sat, Aug 8 · Brigantine, NJ Brigantine

Triathlon AquabikeDuathlon3 Person Triathlon Relay +3

From $50 Open

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Asbury Park Sheehan Classic 5K

Sat, Aug 8 · Asbury Park, NJ Asbury Park

Road Kids' Run5K Run

From $14 Open

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Interstate 17

Sat, Aug 8 · Closter, NJ Closter

Trail 17 Mile Trail Run

From $17 Open 74 spots left

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Jersey Shore Summer Half, 10K, and 5K

Sun, Aug 9 · Cape May Court House, NJ Cape May Court House

Road 5k Race10K RaceHalf Marathon +3

From $45 Open

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Wildwood Navy Seal Challenge

Sun, Aug 9 · Wildwood, NJ Wildwood

OCR Wildwood Navy Seal Individual Challenge (Swim/Run Obstacle)Wildwood Navy Seal Land Run Only Challenge (Run Obstacle)Wildwood Navy Seal 4 Person Team Challenge (Swim/Run Obstacle) +1

From $25 Open

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CRDA Atlantic City Triathlon

Sun, Aug 9 · Atlantic City, NJ Atlantic City

Triathlon OLYMPIC TriathlonSPRINT Triathlon RelaySPRINT Aquabike +3

From $124 Open

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Monmouth Battlefield 5K

Sun, Aug 9 · Manalapan, NJ Manalapan

Road 1 Mile WalkMonmouth Battlefield 5K

From $20 Open

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Bagel Run 5K/10K/13.1 NEW JERSEY

Sat, Aug 15 · 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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Brookville Olympic Triathlon, Duathlon, & Aquabike; Sprint Triathlon & Aquabike #

Sat, Aug 15 · Barnegat, NJ Barnegat

Triathlon Sprint AquabikeSprint Triathlon RelaySprint Triathlon +5

From $80 Open

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Bagel Run 5K/10K/13.1 PHILADELPHIA

Sat, Aug 15 · 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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Run for PB& J 5K/10K/13.1 PHILADELPHIA

Sat, Aug 15 · 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 NEW JERSEY

Sat, Aug 15 · 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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Greenfields Tri/Aqua/Du/ 5K & Splash and Dash #

Sun, Aug 16 · West Deptford, NJ West Deptford

Triathlon Kids Splash & DashSwim/Run5k +6

From $30 Open

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Jersey City Summer Half, 10K, and 5K

Sun, Aug 16 · Jersey City, NJ Jersey City

Road 5KVIRTUAL ONLY - 5K10K +3

From $50 Open

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Ed Espenshade Memorial 5k

Sat, Aug 22 · Merchantville, NJ Merchantville

Road 5k

From $35 Open

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Bikes & Beers Ocean County

Sat, Aug 22 · Brick Township, NJ Brick Township

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

From $24 Open

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DQ 15th Annual Medford Lakes Colony Sprint Triathlon, Duathlon, & Aquabike *#

Sun, Aug 23 · Medford Lakes, NJ Medford Lakes

Triathlon AquabikeTriathlon RelayTriathlon +2

From $85 Open

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Cranford Cupcake 5K - Vegan + Gluten Free Friendly

Sun, Aug 23 · Cranford, NJ Cranford

Road Cupcake 5K

From $27 Open

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New Jersey Summer Half, 10k, 5k @ Battlefield

Sun, Aug 23 · Englishtown, NJ Englishtown

Road 5K - Aug 2310K - Aug 23Half - Aug 23

From $50 Open

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

Sat, Aug 29 · 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 to Breast Cancer 5K/10K/13.1 PHILADELPHIA

Sat, Aug 29 · Camden, NJ Camden

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

From $30 Open

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Sloth Run 5K/10K/13.1 PHILADELPHIA

Sat, Aug 29 · Camden, NJ Camden

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun Run5K RegistrationVirtual Run Registration +3

From $30 Open

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Sloth Run 5K/10K/13.1 NEW JERSEY

Sat, Aug 29 · 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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20th Annual Seedorf / McMeekin 5k Run

Sat, Aug 29 · Atlantic City, NJ Atlantic City

Road 5K

From $40 Open

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Belmar Five Mile Run

Fri, Sep 4 · Belmar, NJ Belmar

Road Belmar 5 WheelchairBelmar 5 Mile RunBelmar 5 Kid's Races

From $15 Open

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Run the Vineyards - William Heritage Labor Day 5K & 1 Mile Walk and 1 Mile Kids Race

Sun, Sep 6 · Mullica Hill, NJ Mullica Hill

Road 1 Mile Kids Run1 Mile Walk5K

From $30 Open

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Princeton Battlefield 5K

Sun, Sep 6 · Princeton, NJ Princeton

Road 1 Mile WalkPrinceton Battlefield 5K

From $20 Open

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Paterson Great Falls 5k Race 2026

Sun, Sep 6 · Paterson, NJ Paterson

Road Paterson Great Falls 5k Race 2026

From $25 Open

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