5K Races in New Jersey — 2026

There are 507 5K races in New Jersey scheduled for 2026. The next is the Vineland Breakfast Chase 5K/5M in Vineland on March 8. New Jersey 5K races run primarily March through January.

Lions Legacy- Lindenwold 5k Run/1 Mile Walk/Run

Sat, Mar 28 · Lindenwold, NJ Lindenwold

1 Mile Walk/RunLions Legacy- Lindenwold 5k Run

From $20 Open

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Trinity Hall's Monarchs on the RUN! powered by Jim Curley Buick GMC

Sat, Mar 28 · Anywhere, NJ Anywhere

5K Run - Celebrate America 250!10K Run - Celebrate America 250!Monarch Challenge (5K and 10K) - Celebrate America 250! +3

From $25 Open

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Saint Dominic Academy 29th Annual Spring Thaw

Sat, Mar 28 · Jersey City, NJ Jersey City

Spring Thaw 1 Mile Fun Run/WalkSpring Thaw 5K Run/Walk

From $35 Open

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Scarlet Raptor Centennial 5K

Sat, Mar 28 · Camden, NJ Camden

Run for Justice 5k-student registrationRun for Justice 5k-general registration

From $20 Open

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Are You Faster Than A Ridge Runner?

Sat, Mar 28 · Basking Ridge, NJ Basking Ridge

1 Mile WalkAre You Faster Than A Ridge Runner? 5K

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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2026 Run on the Reservoir: New Beginnings Charity Run

Sat, Mar 28 · West Orange, NJ West Orange

2026 NJBLF Run on the Reservoir 5K Run/Walk: New Beginnings Charity Run

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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CINNAMON BUN 5K/10K & 2K PupStrut

Sun, Mar 29 · Bridgewater, NJ Bridgewater

2k PupStrut walk5.2k10k

From $25 Closed

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Cedar Bridge Tavern 5K

Sun, Mar 29 · Barnegat, NJ Barnegat

1 Mile WalkCedar Bridge Tavern 5K

From $20 Open

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Bloom and Bubbles 5k @ Renault Winery

Sun, Mar 29 · Egg Harbor City, NJ Egg Harbor City

Kids Fun Run5K

From $10 Open

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March Madness

Sun, Mar 29 · Atlantic City, NJ Atlantic City

5k Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Cougars Distance Carnival

Thu, Apr 2 · Union, NJ Union

5000m400m1500m +2

From $35 Open

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Gibbstown Bunny Run 5k & 1 Mile Walk

Sat, Apr 4 · Gibbstown, NJ Gibbstown

Bunny Kids 1 Mile1 Mile WalkGibbstown Bunny Run 5K

From $10 Open

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Always Hope Easter Run 5K/10K/13.1 NEW JERSEY

Sat, Apr 4 · Camden, NJ Camden

Family 1 Mile Fun Run5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt)5K Registration +3

From $30 Open

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Lakeside Donut Chase 5K & 10K

Sat, Apr 4 · Jefferson, NJ Jefferson

Donut Chase 5KDonut Chase 10K

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Bunny Hop 5k

Sat, Apr 4 · Beach Haven, NJ Beach Haven

Bunny Hop 1 MileBunny Hop 5K

From $25 Open

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Guess Your Mile: Presented by Profunctional Running

Sat, Apr 4 · Bloomfield, NJ Bloomfield

1 Mile (Guess Your Mile)400 Meters Kids Dash

From $0 Open

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

Sat, Apr 4 · Camden, NJ Camden

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

From $30 Open

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Always Hope Easter Run 5K/10K/13.1 PHILADELPHIA

Sat, Apr 4 · Camden, NJ Camden

Family 1 Mile Fun Run5K RegistrationVirtual Run Registration +3

From $30 Open

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Starting Point 5K and 1-Mile Walk

Sat, Apr 4 · Pennsauken, NJ Pennsauken

1 Mile Walk5K Run

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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

Sat, Apr 4 · Camden, NJ Camden

Family 1 Mile Fun RunVirtual Run Registration5K Registration +3

From $30 Open

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Kean University event, Run On Kindness, A World Autism Day Fundraiser event

Sun, Apr 5 · Union, NJ Union

1 mile fun run5k

From $20 Open

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29th Annual Gloucester TWP Scholarship Run-2026

Sat, Apr 11 · Blackwood, NJ Blackwood

1 Mile Fun Run/WalkLIVE 5K

From $10 Open

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Institute Woods 6K

Sat, Apr 11 · Princeton, NJ Princeton

6K

From $33 Open Closing Soon

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Run for Aaron 5K and 1Mile Walk

Sat, Apr 11 · Vineland, NJ Vineland

1 mile fun walk5K Run

From $15 Open

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OC CON Super Hero Run and Dash

Sat, Apr 11 · Ocean City, NJ Ocean City

1 Mile RunObstacle Course

Closed

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JSRC RunAPalooza

Sat, Apr 11 · Asbury Park, NJ Asbury Park

Jersey Shore 5KAsbury Park Half MarathonRRCA Half Marathon Championship +1

From $0 Open

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A-Board's "Run With the Lions!" 5K Run/Family Fun Walk

Sat, Apr 11 · Branchburg, NJ Branchburg

"Run With The Lions!" 5K Run & Family Fun Walk

From $20 Open

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63rd Annual Captain Zinn Memorial 5K Races

Sun, Apr 12 · Colts Neck, NJ Colts Neck

Youth Fun Run - 1 Mile5K Racewalk & WalkVirtual 5K +1

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Walk of Hope NJ DIY

Sun, Apr 12 · Sewell, NJ Sewell

Register Here - Walk or Run (Virtually)Register Here - Walk or Run (In-Person)

From $20 Open

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Kean University Founders 5K

Sun, Apr 12 · Union, NJ Union

Kean University Founders 5K WalkKean University Founders 5K RunKEAN STUDENT - Kean University Founders 5K Run +1

From $10 Open

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The New Jersey Spring Half, 10k, 5k @ Battlefield

Sun, Apr 12 · Englishtown, NJ Englishtown

5K10KHALF

From $50 Open

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Katz JCC POWR 5K/1 Mile Walk for Parkinson's

Sun, Apr 12 · Cherry Hill, NJ Cherry Hill

POWR 1 Mile WalkPOWR 5K Run

From $30 Open

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Ballet 5K & Tutu 2K

Sun, Apr 12 · Hackettstown, NJ Hackettstown

Tutu 2KBallet 5K

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Making Tracks for South 5K

Sun, Apr 12 · Lambertville, NJ Lambertville

2K Fitness WalkMaking Tracks for South 5K Run

From $20 Open 100 spots left

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Bubbakoo's Taco Trot 5K Run & Walk

Sun, Apr 12 · Wall, NJ Wall

Bubbakoo's Taco Trot 5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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Bad to the Bone 5K

Sun, Apr 12 · Glassboro, NJ Glassboro

5K

From $44 Open

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SKWC Boardwalk 5k

Sun, Apr 12 · Seaside Heights, NJ Seaside Heights

1 mile fun run/walk5k Open Run/Walk (placement based on age & M/F)

From $45 Closed

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Cumberland County Historical Running Festival at Greenwich

Sat, Apr 18 · Greenwich, NJ Greenwich

1 Mile Fun Run/Walk5k10k +2

From $20 Open

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St. Cassian's 5K Race & Kids Fun Run

Sat, Apr 18 · Bloomfield, NJ Bloomfield

Kids Fun Run5K Run

From $25 Open

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Ship Bottom Sprint for Life

Sat, Apr 18 · Ship Bottom, NJ Ship Bottom

Kidz Mini SprintFitness Walk5k Run

From $15 Open

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TuTu 2.2

Sat, Apr 18 · Asbury Park, NJ Asbury Park

Tutu 2.2

From $32.22 Open Closing Soon

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Galloway Township Police Foundation Valor Run 5K

Sat, Apr 18 · Galloway, NJ Galloway

1 Mile Fun Run/Walk5K Run

From $37 Open

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9RunRun 5K & Color Fun Run

Sat, Apr 18 · Manchester Township, NJ Manchester Township

Color Fun Run (1 Mile Fun Run)5K Run

From $20 Open

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FUR BABY FEST 2K PUP STRUT-

Sat, Apr 18 · MEDFORD, NJ MEDFORD

FUR BABY FEST 2K PUP STRUT-

From $25 Open

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Spring Stampede 5K Walk/Run & Color Fun Run

Sat, Apr 18 · Chester, NJ Chester

Color Fun RunSpring Stampede 5K

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Interactive Kids 5K Run & 1 Mile Walk

Sat, Apr 18 · Mays Landing, NJ Mays Landing

1 Mile Walk5K Run

From $30 Open

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Screamin' Hill Scramble 5K

Sat, Apr 18 · Cream Ridge, NJ Cream Ridge

5K

From $42 Open

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Visions and Pathways 5K & Walk

Sat, Apr 18 · Bridgewater, NJ Bridgewater

2 Mile Walk5KVirtual Run and Walk +1

From $10 Open

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Spectrum for Living - Michael B. Carpenter 5K, Walk & Doggie Dash

Sat, Apr 18 · Ridgefield Park, NJ Ridgefield Park

Spectrum for Living - Michael B. Carpenter 5K, Walk & Doggie Dash

From $35 Open

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Running on Kindness 5K for Autism Awareness

Sat, Apr 18 · Vineland, NJ Vineland

1 Mile Walk5K - Vineland Public School Student5K

From $25 Open

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