5K Races in New Jersey — 2026

There are 296 5K races in New Jersey scheduled for 2026. The next is the Run for the Animals in Bridgeton on October 11. New Jersey 5K races run primarily October through September.

Union Beach 5K

Sat, Oct 17 · Union Beach, NJ Union Beach

5K

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5th Annual Octoberfest 5K

Sat, Oct 17 · Haddonfield, NJ Haddonfield

5K XC Run

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Heart & Sole 5K

Sat, Oct 17 · New Brunswick, NJ New Brunswick

5K Walk/Run5K Walk/Run

From $0 Closed

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Harrington Park Fall Spectacular - 24th Annual

Sat, Oct 17 · Harrington Park, NJ Harrington Park

Mile Fun Run5k Run/WalkKiddie Dash

From $5 Open Closing Soon

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MARY'S PLACE BY THE SEA 2026 WALK-A-THON & RUN

Sat, Oct 17 · Ocean Grove, NJ Ocean Grove

Adult WalkerVirtual Adult WalkerVirtual Student Walker +7

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Camden County Run for the Heroes 2 Mile Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 17 · Merchantville, NJ Merchantville

Camden County Run for the Heroes 2 Mile Run/Walk

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BLUE 5K RUN

Sun, Oct 18 · Woodland Park, NJ Woodland Park

BLUE 5K RUN

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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4th Annual Chesterfield FALL Terrain 5K

Sun, Oct 18 · Chesterfield, NJ Chesterfield

Fun Dash/RunChesterfield 5k Run/Walk

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Essex County Turtle Back Zoo Penguin Waddle

Sun, Oct 18 · West Orange, NJ West Orange

Penguin Waddle (13+ Years Old)Penguin Waddle (2-12 Years Old)Official Spectator Pass

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Watchung Walks for BreastCancer.Org

Sun, Oct 18 · Watchung, NJ Watchung

Watchung Walks for Breast Cancer

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Tribe Fitness Challenge - Field

Sun, Oct 18 · Hamilton, NJ Hamilton

Elite Singles

Closed

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Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Jersey Shore, NJ

Sun, Oct 18 · Wall, NJ Wall

Adult RegistrationFirst Responders & Military RegistrationYouth Registration 13 to 17 yrs +1

From $5 Open Closing Soon

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Run the Vineyards - Down the Shore 5K

Sun, Oct 18 · Cape May, NJ Cape May

5K

From $42 Open Closing Soon

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Fanwood 5K Pizza Run & Family Fun Run

Sun, Oct 18 · Fanwood, NJ Fanwood

1 Mile Family Fun Run5K Pizza Run

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Little Falls Spooky Sprint 5K

Sun, Oct 18 · Little Falls, NJ Little Falls

Little Falls Spooky Sprint 5K

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Mayor's Day 5K Run/Walk

Sun, Oct 18 · Union Township, NJ Union Township

Mayor's Day 5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Bridges 5K 2026 - Race To End Homelessness

Sun, Oct 18 · Summit, NJ Summit

Kids Fun Run5K Participant

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Black & Yellow 5K-Southern Regional Class of 2030 Fundraiser

Sun, Oct 18 · Manahawkin, NJ Manahawkin

5K Run/Walk

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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Millburn-Short Hills First Aid Squad 5K Race

Sun, Oct 18 · Millburn, NJ Millburn

5K-TIMEDFamily Fun Run/Walk (Ages 12 and Under)5K-UNTIMED

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Main Street Donuts Belmar Donut Run

Sun, Oct 18 · Belmar, NJ Belmar

Main Street Donut Chase 5K

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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12th Annual Let's Move Day 5K Run/Walk/100M Dash

Sun, Oct 18 · Wayne, NJ Wayne

Let's Move Day 5K

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Stokelan Estate Haunted Wine Run 5k

Sun, Oct 18 · Medford, NJ Medford

Volunteer and Run 7:30am to 9:00am5K

From $15 Open Closing Soon 10 spots left

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9th Annual Breaking the Chain Through Education 5K

Sun, Oct 18 · Metuchen, NJ Metuchen

9th ANNUAL BREAKING THE CHAIN THROUGH EDUCATION 5K

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Spooky Fun 5k and Walk

Sun, Oct 18 · Trenton, NJ Trenton

2 Mile Walk5K Run Student5K Run (Not Student)

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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Habitat of Greater Newark: 5th Annual Salute to Our Veterans 5K

Sun, Oct 18 · Hoboken, NJ Hoboken

5K Run/Walk

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Delanco River Run

Sat, Oct 24 · Delanco, NJ Delanco

Delanco River 5K Run

From $30 Open

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Heartfulness NJ 5K Run and Walk

Sat, Oct 24 · West Windsor Township, NJ West Windsor Township

Heartfulness NJ 5K WalkHeartfulness NJ 5K Run

From $25 Open

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Monster Dash 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Point Pleasant Beach, NJ Point Pleasant Beach

1M Fun Run5K Run/WalkTShirt Purchase ONLY

From $20 Open

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5K Walk/Run for Education!

Sat, Oct 24 · West Long Branch, NJ West Long Branch

5K Walk/Run for Education!FOR STUDENTS ONLY, 5K Walk/Run for Education!SAGE/WAGE 5K Walk/Run +2

From $5 Open

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The Valley 5K Walk and Run

Sat, Oct 24 · Norwood, NJ Norwood

Kids Sprint ChallengeI Mile ChallengeThe Valley 5K Walk and Run

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GR8FUL4LIFE 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 24 · Colts Neck, NJ Colts Neck

GR8FUL4LIFE 1 Mile WalkGR8FUL4LIFE 5K RunGR8FUL4LIFE 5K Walk

From $30 Open

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Run the Vineyards 5 Miler at Bellview Winery

Sat, Oct 24 · Landisville, NJ Landisville

5 Miler

From $46 Open

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Newton Pride Monster Dash 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Newton, NJ Newton

Newton Pride Monster Dash 1 M Fun Run - ALL AGESNewton Pride Monster Dash 5K

From $10 Open

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Run and Walk As ONE

Sat, Oct 24 · West Windsor, NJ West Windsor

Walk As OneRun As One

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Holiday Hustle 5K- A festive 5K with a sweet finish

Sat, Oct 24 · Ridgefield Park, NJ Ridgefield Park

5K Run or Run/Walk

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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5K for Pizza: Seaside Heights

Sat, Oct 24 · Seaside Heights, NJ Seaside Heights

5K for Pizza: Seaside Heights

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Trick or Trot 5K & 1 Mile Walk

Sat, Oct 24 · Mullica Hill, NJ Mullica Hill

1 Mile WalkTrick or Trot 5K Run

From $20 Open

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"Hustle For The House" - 5K Run & 1 Mile Walk

Sat, Oct 24 · Pennsauken, NJ Pennsauken

1 Mile Walk5K Race

From $30 Open

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5Knights 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Washington, NJ Washington

5Kights 5K Run/Walk

From $20 Open

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Mayor's Challenge 5K + 1 Mile Costume Fun Run

Sat, Oct 24 · Red Bank, NJ Red Bank

1 Mile Fun Run5K Fitness Walk5K Run

From $20 Open

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Newton Pride Monster Dash 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Newton, NJ Newton

Newton Pride Monster Dash 5K

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Boooo-mfield 5k presented by 23 Skidoo Cafe

Sat, Oct 24 · Bloomfield, NJ Bloomfield

Kids Halloween Dash (~1/2 Mile)5K Run/Walk/Jog

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Ahlyza's Fight 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Somerset, NJ Somerset

Ahlyzas Fight

From $50 Closed

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The Skeleton Run

Sat, Oct 24 · Oceanport, NJ Oceanport

5KAfter Party Only

From $20 Open

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Run for Shelter with Habitat for Humanity - 5k

Sat, Oct 24 · Pennsauken, NJ Pennsauken

Run for Shelter 5k

From $35 Open

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Fast Track To A Cure New Jersey

Sun, Oct 25 · Lincroft, NJ Lincroft

Fast Track For A Cure 5K WalkFast Track For A Cure 5K RunFast Track For A Cure Kids Race +1

From $30 Open

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ITVFD Costume Run & Walk 5k

Sun, Oct 25 · Great Meadows, NJ Great Meadows

ITVFD Costume Run & Walk 5k

From $35 Closed

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Kean University Breast Cancer Awareness 5K

Sun, Oct 25 · Union, NJ Union

Breast Cancer 5k

From $45 Open

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27th Walk 4 Mom

Sun, Oct 25 · Cranford, NJ Cranford

Walk 4 MomFun Run- 12 years & under

From $25 Open

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Strides for Education Hybrid 5K Run/Walk

Sun, Oct 25 · Morris Plains, NJ Morris Plains

Strides for Education Kids' Fun RunStrides for Education 5K Run/Walk (18yrs & up)Strides for Education Virtual 5K Run/Walk +1

From $10 Open

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