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.

GOTR NJ North Fall 5K

Sun, Nov 15 · Augusta, NJ Augusta

GOTR NJ North Fall 5K

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FunAPalooza

Mon, Nov 16 · Asbury Park, NJ Asbury Park

FunAPalooza

From $20 Open

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Will Run For Virtually Live 2026

Sat, Nov 21 · Merchantville, NJ Merchantville

Will Run For Virtually Live 2026

From $5 Closed

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Two Towns Turkey Trot 2026

Sat, Nov 21 · South Orange, NJ South Orange

Seth Boyden Staff Sign Up - Turkey TrotTwo Towns Turkey TrotKids Fun Run

From $10 Open

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Thanks-For-Giving Turkey Trot

Sat, Nov 21 · Manchester Township, NJ Manchester Township

Thanks-For-Giving Turkey Trot 1 Mile WalkThanks-For-Giving Turkey Trot 5k Run

From $35 Open

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7th Annual Survivor Day 5K

Sat, Nov 21 · Island Heights, NJ Island Heights

Survivor Day 5K

From $40 Open

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Christ the King Regional School's 29th Annual King's Run

Sat, Nov 21 · Haddonfield, NJ Haddonfield

1 MILE WALK- Individual Registration5K Run- Individual RegistrationKids Fun Run (9 and under)- Individual Registration

From $20 Open

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Kings Grant Turkey Trot 5K

Sat, Nov 21 · Marlton, NJ Marlton

Kings Grant Turkey Trot

From $20 Open

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Brooks Northeast XC Championships

Sat, Nov 21 · Holmdel, NJ Holmdel

Youth Race 3K (Ages 14 and Under)Freshman and Sophomore Boys 5KOpen Race 5K (Non-HS Runners) +5

From $45 Open

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Manasquan Turkey Trot

Sat, Nov 21 · Manasquan, NJ Manasquan

Manasquan Turkey Trot - 1 MileManasquan Turkey Trot - 5 Mile

From $40 Open

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Hoboken's Annual Turkey Trot 5K

Sat, Nov 21 · Hoboken, NJ Hoboken

1 Mile Fun Run5K

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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East Greenwich Turkey Trot

Sat, Nov 21 · Mickleton, NJ Mickleton

1 Mile Kids Race (12 & Under)1 Mile WalkTurkey Trot 5K

From $25 Open

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CCSD Project Graduation Turkey Trot 5K

Sat, Nov 21 · Camden, NJ Camden

CCSD Project Graduation Turkey Trot 5K

From $35 Open

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Glassboro Public Schools UNIFIED Turkey Trot 5K and Turkey Waddle

Sat, Nov 21 · Glassboro, NJ Glassboro

Turkey Waddle 1 Mile WalkTurkey Trot 5K

From $30 Open

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Bordentown Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Nov 21 · Bordentown, NJ Bordentown

5K Run/Walk

From $30 Closed

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Tom O'Reilly Turkey Trot 5k

Sat, Nov 21 · Somerset, NJ Somerset

1 Mile Fun RunTom O'Reilly Turkey Trot 5kBoth Events Bundle

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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River Rock 'N Run 5K 2026

Sun, Nov 22 · Brick, NJ Brick

River Rock 'N Run 5K Relay (Relay Team Member)River Rock 'N Run 5K

From $20 Open

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Racin' for Bacon 4 Miler and Pup Strut

Sun, Nov 22 · Cranford, NJ Cranford

Racin for Bacon 2k Pup StrutRacin for Bacon 4 miler

From $25 Open

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Girls on the Run 5K Somerville Presented by The Waldele Family Foundation

Sun, Nov 22 · Somerville, NJ Somerville

Girls on the Run 5K SomervilleGirls on the Run 5K Somerville

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Riviera Maya Taco Trot 5K

Sun, Nov 22 · ROXBURY, NJ ROXBURY

Taco Trot 5K

From $25 Open

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Rutgers Army ROTC Turkey Trot 5K Run

Sun, Nov 22 · Piscataway, NJ Piscataway

5k Run

From $35 Open

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Thunderbird Run 2026: Annual Mahwah Schools Foundation 5K Run, 2Mi Walk and Kids Run

Sun, Nov 22 · MAHWAH, NJ MAHWAH

2 Mi Walk5K RunKids Run +1

From $15 Open

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Raildogs (12u Mader/Murphy) Home Run Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Mantua, NJ Mantua

Raildogs (12u Mader/Murphy) Home Run Turkey Trot

From $30 Open

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Wobble 'til You Gobble 5k

Thu, Nov 26 · Hainesport, NJ Hainesport

5k

From $15 Open

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D&I Fitness Annual Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · South Orange, NJ South Orange

2 Mile Walk5K Run

From $30 Open

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9th Annual Haddons Pre-Game Turkey Trot 5K and Fun Run

Thu, Nov 26 · Haddonfield, NJ Haddonfield

Fun Run5K for adults 18+5K for kids under 18

From $0 Open

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Brick City Run Club - Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Newark, NJ Newark

Kids Run

From $0 Closed

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Turkey Trot for Education

Thu, Nov 26 · Pilesgrove, NJ Pilesgrove

1 mile Fun Run/Walk5k

From $20 Open

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Running of the Turkeys - West Deptford

Thu, Nov 26 · West Deptford, NJ West Deptford

Wobble Walk 2-Mile WalkTurkey Trot 5K

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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15th Annual - Trot the Manor - Thanksgiving 2026

Thu, Nov 26 · Chatham, NJ Chatham

5k Run1 Mile Fun Run

From $20 Open

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The Chatham Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Chatham, NJ Chatham

1 Mile Fun Run5K Race

From $20 Open

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Williamstown Turkey Trot 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · Williamstown, NJ Williamstown

Williamstown Turkey Trot 5K Run

From $30 Open

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2026 Mountain Lakes Turkey Trot Hosted by Lakeland Hills Family YMCA

Thu, Nov 26 · Mountain Lakes, NJ Mountain Lakes

Mountain Lakes Turkey Trot Hosted by Lakeland Hills Family YMCA

From $35 Open

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Medford Lakes Colony Turkey Trot 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · Medford Lakes, NJ Medford Lakes

5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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South Vineland Thanksgiving Run

Thu, Nov 26 · Vineland, NJ Vineland

Thanksgiving Run

From $10 Closed

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The Sparta Education Foundation Turkey Trot, presented by Krogh's

Thu, Nov 26 · Sparta, NJ Sparta

1M Fun Run5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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2026 River Vale Run 4 the Love and Fitness with Friends Turkey Trot Charity 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · River Vale, NJ River Vale

2026 River Vale Run 4 the Love and Fitness with Friends Turkey Trot Charity 5k

From $25 Open

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Somerville 5K Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Somerville, NJ Somerville

Somerville 5K Turkey Trot

From $35 Open

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Leonia Turkey Trot 2026

Thu, Nov 26 · Leonia, NJ Leonia

Leonia Turkey Trot - 1 Mile RunLeonia Turkey Trot - 5K Run / Walk

From $30 Closed

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Mercer County Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · West Windsor, NJ West Windsor

1Mi Walk/Fun Run5K Run

From $44 Open

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Vernon Annual Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Sussex, NJ Sussex

Vernon Annual Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot

From $30 Open

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Jersey City's Turkey Day 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run

Thu, Nov 26 · Jersey City, NJ Jersey City

Turkey Trot 5K1 Mile Fun Run

From $15 Open

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2026 CEA/Johanna Foods Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Flemington, NJ Flemington

2 Mile Walk - 2026 CEA/JFI Turkey Trot5K 2026 CEA/JFI Turkey Trot RunVirtual - 2026 CEA/JFI Turkey Trot VIRTUAL 5K Run/2M Walk

From $36 Open

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Moorestown Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Moorestown, NJ Moorestown

In Person One Mile Fun Run/WalkIn Person 5K

From $10 Open

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Bayonne Turkey Trot 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run

Thu, Nov 26 · Bayonne, NJ Bayonne

Turkey Trot 5K1 Mile Fun Run

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Rock Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Hackettstown, NJ Hackettstown

1 Mile Fun Run 2025/Rock Trot5K 2026/Rock Trot

From $35 Open

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Sandyston Recreation Gobble Hobble

Thu, Nov 26 · Sandyston, NJ Sandyston

5K Run 9:00 AM Start

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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11th Annual Marlton Turkey Trot - 5K Run

Thu, Nov 26 · Evesham Township, NJ Evesham Township

11th Annual Marlton Turkey Trot - 5K Run

From $30 Open

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11th Annual Lambertville - New Hope Two Town Turkey Trot! Thanksgiving 2026

Thu, Nov 26 · Lambertville, NJ Lambertville

1 Mile Health Walk11th Annual Lambertville - New Hope Two Town Turkey Trot! Thanksgiving 2026

From $40 Open

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Five-Alarm Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Pequannock, NJ Pequannock

5K

From $35 Open

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