Running Races in New Jersey — 2026

There are 670 running races in New Jersey in 2026 across 295 cities. The next upcoming race is the Cougar’s Twilight meet in Union on April 23. Popular distances include 5K races, half marathons, trail runs.

Cougar’s Twilight meet

Thu, Apr 23 · Union, NJ Union

Road 100m200m400m Hurdles +5

From $20 Open

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Brigantine Cherry Blossom Festival 5k

Fri, Apr 24 · Brigantine, NJ Brigantine

Road Brigantine Cherry Blossom Festival 5kBrigantine Cherry Blossom Festival 1 Mile Walk

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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2026 Manion WOD - CrossFit Cedar Grove

Fri, Apr 24 · Cedar Grove, NJ Cedar Grove

Manion WOD WorkoutManion WOD Workout

From $34 Open Closing Soon

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Lake Como Spring Break 5k

Sat, Apr 25 · Lake Como, NJ Lake Como

Road Lake Como Spring Break 2 Mile WalkLake Como Spring Break 5k

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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YCFL Color Run 2026 - Think Green, Run Clean

Sat, Apr 25 · Fort Lee, NJ Fort Lee

Road 1 Mile Fun Color Run / Walk5K Color Run

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Clinton Township Country Run 5k/15k

Sat, Apr 25 · Lebanon, NJ Lebanon

Road 5k15k

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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The Beer Run 5K & Craft Beer Festival

Sat, Apr 25 · Farmingdale, NJ Farmingdale

Road 5K + Beer Fest5K + DDDesignated Driver +1

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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2026 Manion WOD - Foundry Fitness

Sat, Apr 25 · Little Silver, NJ Little Silver

Manion WOD Ruck WorkoutManion WOD Workout

From $34 Open Closing Soon

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2026 Manion WOD - CrossFit Off the Grid

Sat, Apr 25 · Williamstown, NJ Williamstown

Manion WOD Ruck WorkoutManion WOD Workout

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SAGE/WAGE 5K Walk/Run

Sat, Apr 25 · West Long Branch, NJ West Long Branch

Road FOR STUDENTS ONLY, SAGE/WAGE 5K Walk/RunSAGE/WAGE 5K Walk/RunSponsorship (includes name/logo on promotional materials, including t-shirt, social media and both print and digital media PLUS one free ticket))

From $5 Open Closing Soon

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Suzie Gallagher 5K & Color Run

Sat, Apr 25 · Garfield, NJ Garfield

Road Suzie's 5k Race and Color Run

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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9th Annual 08085 Run/Walk/Sit

Sat, Apr 25 · Woolwich Township, NJ Woolwich Township

Virtual .8 K Mile Kids' Race5 K Run/Walk 9:20 AM8 K Run +2

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Tribe Fitness Challenge: Dome

Sat, Apr 25 · Jackson, NJ Jackson

Trail SinglesDoublesElite Doubles +4

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Run for a Life 5K

Sat, Apr 25 · Camden, NJ Camden

Road 1 Mile Walk5K Run

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Mile A Day For Jay 5K

Sat, Apr 25 · Wayne, NJ Wayne

Road Mile A Day For Jay 5K

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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MudHen Brewing Co. IPA 5K & Little Hen Mile

Sat, Apr 25 · Wildwood, NJ Wildwood

Road Little Hen MileMudHen IPA 5K

From $10 Open Closing Soon 70 spots left

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48th Annual Woods and Lakes Run

Sat, Apr 25 · Mountain Lakes, NJ Mountain Lakes

Road 5K10K

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Run for the Chick Mission

Sat, Apr 25 · Cresskill, NJ Cresskill

Road Cresskill StudentChildren 12> and Adults 65+General Admission

From $13 Open Closing Soon

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River Edge Run

Sat, Apr 25 · River Edge, NJ River Edge

Road 1 Mile Fun Run5K Health Walk5K

From $7 Open Closing Soon

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Nick Mowers Memorial 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Apr 25 · Pennsville, NJ Pennsville

Road 5k Run/Walk

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Riverwinds Kids Fun Run

Sat, Apr 25 · West Deptford, NJ West Deptford

Open Closing Soon

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Susan Zabransky Hughes Memorial 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Apr 25 · Saddle River, NJ Saddle River

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Simon's Heart of a Champion 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Apr 25 · Surf City, NJ Surf City

Virtual 5K Run/WalkVirtual 5K Run/Walk

From $45 Open Closing Soon

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Earth Day 10K & Mtn Bike Race

Sat, Apr 25 · Titusville, NJ Titusville

Road Mountain Bike Race 1 loop / Kids10K RunEarth Day Mountain Bike Race 11 miles

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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Miles for Malcolm 5K & 5-Mile 2026

Sat, Apr 25 · Pennington, NJ Pennington

Virtual Kids Run Ages 10 and UnderTimed 5K Walk/RunTimed 5-Mile Walk/Run +1

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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2026 Manion WOD - Lewis Point Garage

Sat, Apr 25 · Fair Haven, NJ Fair Haven

Manion WOD Workout

From $34 Open Closing Soon

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Lucky Paws Animal Assistance Annual “Wag through the Pines” Doggie Walk/Run

Sat, Apr 25 · Hammonton, NJ Hammonton

Road 1 Mile Walk - Lucky Paws Animal Assistance Annual “Wag through the Pines”Kids Under 13yrs old -1 Mile Walk - Lucky Paws Animal Assistance Annual “Wag through the Pines”Kids Under 13yrs old - 3 Mile Walk/Run - Lucky Paws Animal Assistance Annual “Wag through the Pines” +1

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Mayor’s Health & Wellness Council with All Around Old Bridge presents the 5th Annual ‘Run for Our Heroes’ 5K

Sat, Apr 25 · Old Bridge, NJ Old Bridge

Road 5k Run

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Run Bergenfield Run 5K

Sun, Apr 26 · Bergenfield, NJ Bergenfield

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Healthy Kids Running Series Spring 2026 - Long Hill Township, NJ

Sun, Apr 26 · Gillette, NJ Gillette

Road 6th to 8th Grade - 1 MileSingle Day Walk Up Week 1Challenger Division - 75 Yard Dash +9

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Ryan Steidl Memorial 22nd Annual MK5K Run/Walk

Sun, Apr 26 · Denville, NJ Denville

Road Ryan Steidl Memorial MK5K Run/Walk5K Run/Walk (Under 18)5K Run/Walk (for MK Students/Staff & Alumni Only) +1

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Seany Shoe Hands 5K and 1 Mile Hero Walk for Autism

Sun, Apr 26 · Hammonton, NJ Hammonton

Road 1 Mile Hero Walk5K

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Healthy Kids Running Series Spring 2026 - Glen Rock, NJ

Sun, Apr 26 · Glen Rock, NJ Glen Rock

Road PreK 4/5 Yr Old - 75 Yard DashKindergarten & 1st Grade - 1/4 Mile2nd & 3rd Grade - 1/2 Mile +9

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Medford SwimFest #1

Sun, Apr 26 · Medford, NJ Medford

Triathlon SwimRun - 1600m Swim, 5K Run800 Meter Open Water Swim1600 Meter Open Water Swim +1

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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Mayor Ted R. Green’s 3rd Annual Opioid Awareness 5K Walk & Run, in partnership with the Greater Essex Community Uplift Foundation

Sun, Apr 26 · East Orange, NJ East Orange

Open Closing Soon

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Healthy Kids Running Series Spring 2026 - Robbinsville, NJ

Sun, Apr 26 · Robbinsville, NJ Robbinsville

Road Single Day Walk Up Week 5Challenger Division - 75 Yard Dash6th to 8th Grade - 1 Mile +9

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Healthy Kids Running Series Spring 2026 - Pitman, NJ

Sun, Apr 26 · Pitman, NJ Pitman

Road Challenger Division - 75 Yard DashSingle Day Walk Up Week 1Single Day Walk Up Week 2 +9

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Bloomin' 5K and 1 Mile Walk

Sun, Apr 26 · Clifton, NJ Clifton

Road 1 Mile Walk5K

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Healthy Kids Running Series Spring 2026 - Gloucester Twp., NJ

Sun, Apr 26 · Laurel Springs, NJ Laurel Springs

Road 4th & 5th Grade - 1 Mile2nd & 3rd Grade - 1/2 MileKindergarten & 1st Grade - 1/4 Mile +9

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Marshall Elementary School 5K

Sun, Apr 26 · South Orange, NJ South Orange

Road 5K1 Mile Fun Run

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Healthy Kids Running Series Spring 2026 - Mullica Hill/Mantua, NJ

Sun, Apr 26 · Mullica Hill, NJ Mullica Hill

Road Single Day Walk Up Week 4PreK 2/3 Yr Old - 50 Yard DashPreK 4/5 Yr Old - 75 Yard Dash +9

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Riverwinds Triathlon

Sun, Apr 26 · West Deptford, NJ West Deptford

Triathlon 5K RunDuathlonAquabike +2

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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2026 Manion WOD - Evesham Fire Rescue - Station 221

Sun, Apr 26 · Evesham, NJ Evesham

Manion WOD Ruck WorkoutManion WOD Workout

From $34 Open Closing Soon

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Healing Meals Community 5K

Sun, Apr 26 · Ridgewood, NJ Ridgewood

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Healthy Kids Running Series Spring 2026 - Sparta, NJ

Sun, Apr 26 · Sparta, NJ Sparta

Road PreK 4/5 Yr Old - 75 Yard DashSingle Day Walk Up Week 56th to 8th Grade - 1 Mile +9

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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AAPI New Jersey Color Run

Sun, Apr 26 · Bloomfield, NJ Bloomfield

Road 1 Mile Color Run5k Color Run

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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"Run it Out" 5k Run/Walk - 15th Annual

Sun, Apr 26 · Morris Plains, NJ Morris Plains

Virtual "Run it Out" 5k Run"Run it Out" 5k WalkVirtual Run it Out 5k Run/Walk

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Run the Vineyards - William Heritage 5 Miler

Sun, Apr 26 · Mullica Hill, NJ Mullica Hill

Road 5 Miler

From $44 Open Closing Soon

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PIP Spring Sprint 5K

Sun, Apr 26 · Secaucus, NJ Secaucus

Virtual 5K Run & Wellness FairVirtual 5K Run

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Healthy Kids Running Series Spring 2026 - Marlton, NJ

Sun, Apr 26 · Marlton, NJ Marlton

Road PreK 2/3 Yr Old - 50 Yard Dash2nd & 3rd Grade - 1/2 MileKindergarten & 1st Grade - 1/4 Mile +9

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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