5K Races in New Jersey — 2026

There are 316 5K races in New Jersey scheduled for 2026. The next is the Pat Magovern Shillelagh 5K Race & One-Mile Walk in Lake Como on October 10. New Jersey 5K races run primarily October through September.

St Cecilia's LIFE Runners' THOMAS A HALTIGAN MEMORIAL PRO-LIFE 5K

Sun, Oct 25 · Morris Plains, NJ Morris Plains

St Cecilia's LIFE Runners' THOMAS A HALTIGAN MEMORIAL PRO-LIFE 5K

From $35 Open

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JSRC Deal Trick or Trot

Sun, Oct 25 · Deal, NJ Deal

Harry Drazin 4 Mile Memorial Race Walk5k Run/WalkPet Walk +1

From $15 Open

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Spooktacular 5K and Fun Run

Sun, Oct 25 · Fair Lawn, NJ Fair Lawn

Fun RunSpooktacular 5K

From $15 Open

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FC5kRun 2026

Sun, Oct 25 · Livingston, NJ Livingston

1 Mile Walk 2026FC5KRun 2026

From $0 Closed

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Englewood Cliffs 5K

Sun, Oct 25 · Englewood Cliffs, NJ Englewood Cliffs

Fun Run5K

From $15 Open

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LBI Halloween Hustle 5K Fundraiser

Sun, Oct 25 · Surf City, NJ Surf City

Halloween Hustle 5K Run/Walk FundraiserHalloween Hustle - Little Monsters Dash! (Kids) Fundraiser

From $8 Open

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Miles For Smiles: 3.1 for 31

Sun, Oct 25 · Ridgewood, NJ Ridgewood

Kids Fun Run5K Run5K - Students +2

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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3rd Annual Patriot 5K - Halloween Edition

Sat, Oct 31 · Stanhope, NJ Stanhope

2nd Annual Patriot 5K3rd Annual Patriot 5K - Halloween Edition

From $35 Open

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Dominic DiCarlo Memorial 5k & 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 31 · Woodbury, NJ Woodbury

1mile Fun Run/Walk5k

From $20 Open

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The Jack Walsh Great Pumpkin Certified 5K Race and Family Fun Walk - Watchung Hills Regional Municipal Alliance

Sat, Oct 31 · Watchung, NJ Watchung

Festival Time Adult Walk - The Jack Walsh Great Pumpkin Family Fun Fitness Walk #2Festival Time Kids 14 & under Walk - The Jack Walsh Great Pumpkin Family Fun Fitness Walk #2Adult Walk - The Jack Walsh Great Pumpkin Family Fun Fitness Walk +3

From $5 Open

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Tomorrows Children's Fund 11th Annual Join Hands 5K

Sat, Oct 31 · Ridgewood, NJ Ridgewood

11th Annual Tomorrows Children's Fund Join Hands 5K - In person WALK ONLY11th Annual Tomorrows Children's Fund Join Hands 5K - Virtual11th Annual Tomorrows Children's Fund Join Hands 5K - In person RUN +1

From $5 Open

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The Ed. Foundation of South Brunswick - 5K and 1 Mile Walk

Sun, Nov 1 · Monmouth Junction, NJ Monmouth Junction

1 Mile Walk5K

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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8th Annual Totowa Turkey Trot 5K

Sun, Nov 1 · Totowa, NJ Totowa

Virtual Totowa Turkey Trot8th Annual Totowa Turkey Trot 5K

From $30 Closed

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8th Annual Totowa Turkey Trot 5K

Sun, Nov 1 · Totowa, NJ Totowa

8th Annual Totowa Turkey Trot 5KVirtual Totowa Turkey Trot

From $30 Closed

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Run the Vineyards - Laurita 5K

Sun, Nov 1 · New Egypt, NJ New Egypt

5K

From $42 Open

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Next Play Athletic Foundation 5k

Sun, Nov 1 · Seaside Heights, NJ Seaside Heights

1 mile kid fun runNext Play Athletic Foundation 5k

From $25 Open

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Croissant & Cafe 5K Run & Walk

Sun, Nov 1 · Ridgefield Park, NJ Ridgefield Park

Croissant & Cafe 5K

From $25 Open

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SJA / Brittany Rodio Foundation - "Run For Your Health"

Sun, Nov 1 · Hammonton, NJ Hammonton

1 Mile Fun Run"Run For Your Health" 5K

From $30 Open

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Dash4DESSH 2026

Sat, Nov 7 · Anywhere, NJ Anywhere

Dash4DESSH 2026

From $0 Closed

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Trot for Troops 5K or 1Mi Walk

Sat, Nov 7 · Beverly, NJ Beverly

1 Mile5K

From $25 Open

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Fearless Together Walk/Run 5K

Sat, Nov 7 · Sewell, NJ Sewell

Fearless Together 5K

From $25 Open

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Sacred Heart Church 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Nov 7 · Lyndhurst, NJ Lyndhurst

Sacred Heart Church 5K Run/Walk

From $40 Open

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Evesham Education Foundation 5K & Color Run

Sat, Nov 7 · Marlton, NJ Marlton

1 Mile Walk1 Mile Walk + Color Run5K + Color Run +2

From $25 Open

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Legwork For Lungs

Sat, Nov 7 · New Brunswick, NJ New Brunswick

1Mi Walk5K Run

From $10 Closed

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Trail of Two Cities 5k Run/Walk

Sat, Nov 7 · Ocean City/Somers Point, NJ Ocean City/Somers Point

5KU5K

Closed

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12th Annual Veterans Haven 5K Run and 1 Mile Walk

Sat, Nov 7 · Haddonfield, NJ Haddonfield

1 Mile Walk5K Run

From $40 Open

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Race to Build 5K and 1-Mile Walk

Sat, Nov 7 · Ridgefield Park, NJ Ridgefield Park

Race to Build 1 Mile WalkRace to Build 5K

From $25 Open

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Rochelle Park Turkey Trot

Sat, Nov 7 · Rochelle Park, NJ Rochelle Park

5K Run/Walk

From $20 Open

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Saint James Almost Winter Classic 5K

Sat, Nov 7 · Basking Ridge, NJ Basking Ridge

JV Boys Race 2400M (Grades 3-6)Varsity Boys Race 2400M (Grades 6-8)Varsity Girls Race 2400M (Grades 6-8) +2

From $0 Open

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Edison to India 5K Dash-or-Dally

Sat, Nov 7 · Edison, NJ Edison

5k | 3.1 miles - Runners only (Early Bird Pricing. Age-based discounts and coupons applied at checkout | Age based discounts: 21 and under: $15, 65 and older: $20)5k | 3.1 miles - Virtual (Early Bird Pricing. Age-based discounts and coupons applied at checkout | Age based discounts: 21 and under: $15, 65 and older: $20)5k | 3.1 miles - Walkers/Strollers only (Early Bird Pricing. Age-based discounts and coupons applied at checkout | Age based discounts: 21 and under: $15, 65 and older: $20) +3

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Beyond the Pappus, Walk to Remember...

Sun, Nov 8 · Verona, NJ Verona

Beyond the Pappus, Walk to Remember...

From $30 Open

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11th Annual Hero 5K Run/Walk

Sun, Nov 8 · Paramus, NJ Paramus

Robert Dyer Kids 1K Fun runVirtual HERO 5kHERO 5K

From $15 Open

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R.E.W.A.R Walk-a-Thon

Sun, Nov 8 · Bloomfield, NJ Bloomfield

R.E.W.A.R. Walk-a-Thon – 1 Mile Walk

From $25 Open

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The Steve Hammond Homebound Hustle 5K & 1-Mile Walk

Sun, Nov 8 · Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ Parsippany-Troy Hills

Homebound Hustle 1-Mile WalkHomebound Hustle 5K RunVirtual 5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Belleville Veterans Day 5K Run/Walk

Sun, Nov 8 · Belleville, NJ Belleville

5k Run

From $30 Open

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Veterans Day 5K

Sun, Nov 8 · Audubon, NJ Audubon

Veterans Day 5K

From $20 Open

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4th Annual Allie’s Army 5K Run / Walk to benefit the Brunas family

Sun, Nov 8 · Brick, NJ Brick

2.5K Walk / Fun Run5K Run

From $50 Open

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4th Annual Shamong Turkey Trot

Sat, Nov 14 · Shamong, NJ Shamong

1 Mile Fun Run/Walk5K Run

From $15 Open

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Bill Bruno Alumni Cross Country Run

Sat, Nov 14 · Holmdel, NJ Holmdel

Bill Bruno 3K RaceBill Bruno 5K Race

From $12 Open Closing Soon

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Weehawken 5K Walk/Run for Food Justice

Sat, Nov 14 · Weehawken, NJ Weehawken

1 Mile Fun Run5K Run in under 30 min5K Walk/run in over 30 Min

From $30 Open

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Turkey Trot 5K for WTPS Unified Sports® sponsored by Wayne Special Parents Association

Sat, Nov 14 · Wayne, NJ Wayne

Turkey Trot 5K for WTPS Unified Unified Sports® Program

From $25 Open

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Cross Keys Runway 5K

Sat, Nov 14 · Williamstown, NJ Williamstown

5K Run1M Walk

From $17 Closed

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Rag Tag 5k

Sat, Nov 14 · Red Bank, NJ Red Bank

Rag Tag 5k

From $20 Open

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Cpl. Marc T. Ryan Memorial/MC-LEF 5k Run/Walk

Sat, Nov 14 · Gloucester City, NJ Gloucester City

Virtual 5k5k RunWalk

From $25 Open

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Old Mill 2 Mile Family Fun Run

Sat, Nov 14 · Sea Girt, NJ Sea Girt

2 Mile Fun Run - Wall Twp School District Staff Only2 Mile

From $15 Open

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5k Stampede through Clifton

Sun, Nov 15 · Clifton, NJ Clifton

Live in Person 5K

From $25 Open

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Footsteps for Fred Timed 1.5 & 5K

Sun, Nov 15 · Lake Hopatcong, NJ Lake Hopatcong

Footsteps for Fred 1.5 MileFootsteps for Fred 5K

From $26 Open

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Howell Turkey Trot

Sun, Nov 15 · Howell, NJ Howell

Howell Turkey Trot- 2 mileHowell Turkey Trot- 5k

From $25 Closed

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Mr100summers WNY Inaugural 5k

Sun, Nov 15 · West New York, NJ West New York

5K Run/Walk5K Run/Walk (Virtual)

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Last Chance XC Championships

Sun, Nov 15 · Clark, NJ Clark

Youth 3kBoys, Girls, or Co-Ed 5k Team (3 runners)Open 5k (all ages) +3

From $15 Open

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