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.

5K for Pizza: Jersey City

Sat, May 2 · Jersey City, NJ Jersey City

5K for Pizza: Jersey City

From $35 Open

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Sunrise Marathon 5K/10K/13.1 NEW JERSEY

Sat, May 2 · Camden, NJ Camden

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

From $30 Open

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Lawrence Hopewell Trail Complete the Loop 5K

Sat, May 2 · Pennington, NJ Pennington

5KFUN RUN

From $25 Open

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Foster the Family 5K & Family Fun Day

Sat, May 2 · Cherry Hill, NJ Cherry Hill

1 Mile Walk5KKids Fun Run

From $15 Open

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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 $24 Open

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Jazmine T. Bryant Brighter Day 5k Run/Walk

Sat, May 2 · Sewell, NJ Sewell

1 Mile Walk Only5k Run

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Cinco De Mayo Run 5K/10K/13.1 PHILADELPHIA

Sat, May 2 · Camden, NJ Camden

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

From $30 Open

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34th Annual River to Bay 5K

Sat, May 2 · Island Heights, NJ Island Heights

T-Shirt Only1 Mile Fun Run1 Mile Health Walk +2

From $10 Open

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Tulip Trot 2026

Sat, May 2 · Oak Ridge, NJ Oak Ridge

2026 Tulip Trot

From $35 Open 100 spots left

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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

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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)

From $10 Open

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The 7th Annual “Ricky” 267 5K Run/Walk & Kids Fun Run

Sat, May 2 · Union City, NJ Union City

5K Run/Walk - Online RegistrationKids Fun Run - Register Online

From $0 Open

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Sunrise Marathon 5K/10K/13.1 PHILADELPHIA

Sat, May 2 · Camden, NJ Camden

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

From $30 Open

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MSDA Meghan Doyle '05K

Sat, May 2 · Caldwell, NJ Caldwell

MSDA Meghan Doyle '05K Run/WalkVirtual MSDA Meghan Doyle '05K

From $30 Open

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Run for the Last Mile 5K (Runners and walkers welcomed)

Sat, May 2 · Wayne, NJ Wayne

Run for the Last Mile 5K

From $40 Open

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Cinco De Mayo Run 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

From $30 Open

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Officer Christopher Reeves Scholarship 5K

Sat, May 2 · Millville, NJ Millville

1.5 Mile Walk5K Run

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Lace Up Against Stigma 5K Run and 1 Mile Walk

Sat, May 2 · Medford, NJ Medford

1 Mile Walk5K

From $25 Open

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Nutley Chamber 5K & Kids Fun Run

Sun, May 3 · Nutley, NJ Nutley

Short Sprint5K (9:15AM) & Kids Fun Run (8:55AM)Kids Fun Run +2

From $5 Open

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The Elephant Run

Sun, May 3 · Park Ridge, NJ Park Ridge

5K

From $35 Open

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Ian Bradley Benefit Run

Sun, May 3 · Woodstown, NJ Woodstown

2K Walk5K Run

From $25 Open

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The MEF Madison 5K Race & Kids Fun Run

Sun, May 3 · Madison, NJ Madison

5K over 185K 18 and youngerKids Fun Run +1

From $25 Open

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Bridgewater Donut Chase 5K

Sun, May 3 · Bridgewater, NJ Bridgewater

Donut Chase 5K

From $32 Open

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Waldwick Chamber of Commerce 5K Run and 1 Mile Walk

Sun, May 3 · Waldwick, NJ Waldwick

1 Mile Walk5K Run

From $17.76 Open

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Run in the Park--Highland Park 5K

Sun, May 3 · Highland Park, NJ Highland Park

5K Run/WalkKids Races

From $12 Open Closing Soon

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nourish.NJ 5K Hunger Run

Sun, May 3 · Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ Parsippany-Troy Hills

nourish.NJ 5K Hunger Run

From $40 Open

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All The Way for Kari J

Sun, May 3 · Audubon, NJ Audubon

Fun Walk

From $25 Closed

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2026 Unified 5K - Montvale

Sun, May 3 · Montvale, NJ Montvale

1 Mile Walk/Run/Roll5k Walk/Run/Roll (Early Start)5k Run or Roll

From $30 Open

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Run for the River

Sun, May 3 · Asbury, NJ Asbury

4-mile Run

From $35 Open

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RIDGE ROAD RUN 5K 2026

Sun, May 3 · Little Silver, NJ Little Silver

The Ridge Road Run 5K 2026

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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ViK 5K

Sun, May 3 · Wantage, NJ Wantage

ViK 5K

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Warrior Walk 2026

Sun, May 3 · Princeton, NJ Princeton

Warrior Walk to benefit the YWCA Princeton's Breast Cancer Resource Center

From $20 Open

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Summit Area YMCA Love and Legacy 5K

Sun, May 3 · Summit, NJ Summit

Love and Legacy 5KKids' Dash

From $10 Closed

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The Shipyard 10 Miler & 5K

Sun, May 3 · Pennsville, NJ Pennsville

5K10 Miler

From $45 Open

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Girl Scout Cookie Chaser 5K

Sat, May 9 · Roebling, NJ Roebling

5K Run and Walk

From $25 Open

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Hopewell Valley Vineyards Wine Run 5k

Sat, May 9 · Pennington, NJ Pennington

5K

From $30 Open

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27th Annual Our House, Our Run

Sat, May 9 · Basking Ridge, NJ Basking Ridge

1 Mile Walk4 Mile RunVirtual Run or Walk

From $30 Open

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Great Cape May Footrace

Sat, May 9 · Cape May, NJ Cape May

5k

From $40 Closed

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CFA's 5th Annual 5K Run/Walk

Sat, May 9 · Ridgefield Park, NJ Ridgefield Park

CFA's 5th Annual 5K Run/Walk

From $40 Open

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2nd Annual Stride to Provide 5K

Sat, May 9 · Bridgewater, NJ Bridgewater

Feeding Hands Stride to Provide 5K Walk OnlyFeeding Hands Stride to Provide 5K RunKid Sprints (Open to Kids 12 and Under) +1

From $15 Open

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RPEF Sprint for Our Schools 5K & Family Fun Run

Sat, May 9 · Ramsey, NJ Ramsey

Fun Run5K Run

From $30 Open

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Hanover Education Foundation's Run for Health 5K

Sat, May 9 · Whippany, NJ Whippany

One-Mile Fun-WalkHanover Township Education Foundation's Run for Health 5K

From $25 Open

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Run the Runway 5K - Cape May Airport

Sat, May 9 · Rio Grande, NJ Rio Grande

1M Walk5K Run

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Vincent's Run

Sun, May 10 · Bridgewater, NJ Bridgewater

1 Mile Walk5KVirtual 5K

From $30 Open

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Rubin Run

Sun, May 10 · Tenafly, NJ Tenafly

5K start 10 AM10K start 8:00 am10K Run and 5K Run/Walk

From $36 Open

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AAPI 5K Run & Walk Princeton

Sun, May 10 · Princeton, NJ Princeton

AAPI 5K Run & Walk Princeton

From $35 Open

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Run The Hook 5K/10K

Sun, May 10 · Highlands, NJ Highlands

5K10KKids Run

From $20 Open

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2026 CoMotion by the Ocean

Fri, May 15 · Seaside Park, NJ Seaside Park

CoMotion by the Ocean XXI

From $188.21 Closed 100 spots left

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Marine Corps Run for Freedom 5K Run, Walk, or Ruck

Sat, May 16 · Freehold, NJ Freehold

5K Walk5K Virtual5K Veterans Division Run +2

From $25 Open

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2nd Annual Gaudreau 5K & Family Fun Day

Sat, May 16 · Sewell, NJ Sewell

2 Mile Walk5K RunVirtual 5K +3

From $10 Open 30 spots left

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