5K Races in New Jersey — 2026

There are 542 5K races in New Jersey scheduled for 2026. The next is the Brigantine Cherry Blossom Festival 5k in Brigantine on April 24. New Jersey 5K races run primarily April.

Brigantine Cherry Blossom Festival 5k

Fri, Apr 24 · Brigantine, NJ Brigantine

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

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Lake Como Spring Break 5k

Sat, Apr 25 · Lake Como, NJ Lake Como

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

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YCFL Color Run 2026 - Think Green, Run Clean

Sat, Apr 25 · Fort Lee, NJ Fort Lee

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

5k15k

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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The Beer Run 5K & Craft Beer Festival

Sat, Apr 25 · Farmingdale, NJ Farmingdale

5K + DD5K + Beer FestBeer Fest Only +1

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SAGE/WAGE 5K Walk/Run

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

SAGE/WAGE 5K Walk/RunFOR STUDENTS ONLY, SAGE/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

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

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

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Run for a Life 5K

Sat, Apr 25 · Camden, NJ Camden

1 Mile Walk5K Run

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Search and Rescue Me 5K

Sat, Apr 25 · Hackettstown, NJ Hackettstown

Search and Rescue Me 5K 2026Search and Rescue Me 5K Fun Walk

From $30 Closed

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Mile A Day For Jay 5K

Sat, Apr 25 · Wayne, NJ Wayne

Mile A Day For Jay 5K

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MudHen Brewing Co. IPA 5K & Little Hen Mile

Sat, Apr 25 · Wildwood, NJ Wildwood

Little Hen MileMudHen IPA 5K

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Coffee Lovers Run 5K/10K/13.1 PHILADELPHIA

Sat, Apr 25 · Camden, NJ Camden

Family 1 Mile Fun Run5K Registration5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt) +3

From $30 Closed

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Run for Donuts 5K/10K/13.1 PHILADELPHIA

Sat, Apr 25 · Camden, NJ Camden

Family Fun Run 1 Mile5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt)5K Registration +3

From $30 Closed

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48th Annual Woods and Lakes Run

Sat, Apr 25 · Mountain Lakes, NJ Mountain Lakes

5K10K

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Run for Donuts 5K/10K/13.1 NEW JERSEY

Sat, Apr 25 · Camden, NJ Camden

Family Fun Run 1 MileVirtual Run Registration (5K/10K/13.1)5K Registration +3

From $30 Closed

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River Edge Run

Sat, Apr 25 · River Edge, NJ River Edge

1 Mile Fun Run5K Health Walk5K

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Nick Mowers Memorial 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Apr 25 · Pennsville, NJ Pennsville

5k Run/Walk

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

Sat, Apr 25 · Camden, NJ Camden

Family 1 Mile Fun RunVirtual Run Registration5K Registration +3

From $30 Closed

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Susan Zabransky Hughes Memorial 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Apr 25 · Saddle River, NJ Saddle River

5K Run/Walk

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

Sat, Apr 25 · Surf City, NJ Surf City

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

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

Kids Run Ages 10 and UnderVirtual Walk/RunTimed 5K Walk/Run +1

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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We ARE Charter 5k race and 1mile walk

Sat, Apr 25 · Camden, NJ Camden

We ARE Charter 1 Mile Walk 18 and underWe ARE Charter 1 Mile Walk 19 and overWe ARE Charter 5k run 18 and under +1

From $5 Closed

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11th Annual Run for Rowan 5K

Sat, Apr 25 · Glassboro, NJ Glassboro

In-person: Ages 0-17Virtual: Ages 0-17Virtual: Ages 18+ +3

From $20 Closed

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

Sat, Apr 25 · Hammonton, NJ Hammonton

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”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

5k Run

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Run Bergenfield Run 5K

Sun, Apr 26 · Bergenfield, NJ Bergenfield

5K Run/Walk

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Ryan Steidl Memorial 22nd Annual MK5K Run/Walk

Sun, Apr 26 · Denville, NJ Denville

5K Run/Walk (Under 18)Ryan Steidl Memorial MK5K Run/Walk5K 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

1 Mile Hero Walk5K

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Medford SwimFest #1

Sun, Apr 26 · Medford, NJ Medford

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

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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Bloomin' 5K and 1 Mile Walk

Sun, Apr 26 · Clifton, NJ Clifton

1 Mile Walk5K

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Marshall Elementary School 5K

Sun, Apr 26 · South Orange, NJ South Orange

5K1 Mile Fun Run

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Riverwinds Triathlon

Sun, Apr 26 · West Deptford, NJ West Deptford

5K RunTriathlonAquabike +2

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Healing Meals Community 5K

Sun, Apr 26 · Ridgewood, NJ Ridgewood

5K Run/Walk

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AAPI New Jersey Color Run

Sun, Apr 26 · Bloomfield, NJ Bloomfield

1 Mile Color Run5k Color Run

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

Sun, Apr 26 · Morris Plains, NJ Morris Plains

"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

5 Miler

From $44 Open Closing Soon

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PIP Spring Sprint 5K

Sun, Apr 26 · Secaucus, NJ Secaucus

5K Run & Wellness FairVirtual 5K Run

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XC Summer Series

Tue, Apr 28 · Parsippany, NJ Parsippany

Adult 5KChild 5K

From $50 Open

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RUN WITH LIONS 5K

Sat, May 2 · Cream Ridge, NJ Cream Ridge

1 Mile Fun Run5K Run/Walk

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Sunrise Marathon 5K/10K/13.1 NEW JERSEY

Sat, May 2 · Camden, NJ Camden

Family 1 Mile Fun Run5K Registration5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt) +3

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River to Bay 5K

Sat, May 2 · Island Heights, NJ Island Heights

River to Bay 5K

Closed

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Officer Christopher Reeves Scholarship 5K

Sat, May 2 · Millville, NJ Millville

1.5 Mile Walk5K Run

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Run For Casey 5K

Sat, May 2 · Cranford, NJ Cranford

Fun Run for Casey Kids Age 10 and underRun for Casey 5K VirtualRun for Casey 5K Adults (Chip timed)

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Jazmine T. Bryant Brighter Day 5k Run/Walk

Sat, May 2 · Sewell, NJ Sewell

1 Mile Walk Only5k Run

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34th Annual River to Bay 5K

Sat, May 2 · Island Heights, NJ Island Heights

T-Shirt Only1 Mile Health Walk1 Mile Fun Run +2

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Foster the Family 5K & Family Fun Day

Sat, May 2 · Cherry Hill, NJ Cherry Hill

1 Mile Walk5KKids Fun Run

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Hops Trot Monmouth

Sat, May 2 · Oceanport, NJ Oceanport

5K - (11:00 AM Start Time)1 MILE - (11:15 AM Start Time)Post-Run Entry Only

From $29 Open Closing Soon

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5th Annual Rock Steady Boxing Toms River Walk

Sat, May 2 · Lanoka Harbor, NJ Lanoka Harbor

1 Mile Walk

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