5K Races in New Jersey — 2026

There are 452 5K races in New Jersey scheduled for 2026. The next is the Alpine Hill Climb in Alpine on June 19. New Jersey 5K races run primarily June through October.

Stop Drop and Run 5k 10k

Sat, Sep 5 · Barnegat, NJ Barnegat

1 Mile Fun Run5K10K

From $10 Open

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Kean University: Back To School 5K

Sun, Sep 6 · Union, NJ Union

Back to School 5K

From $45 Open

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Paterson Great Falls 5k Race 2026

Sun, Sep 6 · Paterson, NJ Paterson

Paterson Great Falls 5k Race 2026

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Closter's Dom Mircovich Memorial 5K - 45th Annual & Jim O'Halloran Kids Fun Run

Sun, Sep 6 · Closter, NJ Closter

Jim O'Halloran Kids Fun Run45th Annual Dom Mircovich Memorial Closter 5K Run/Walk

From $15 Closed

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Alternatives Inc. Dignity Dash

Sun, Sep 6 · Bridgewater, NJ Bridgewater

Fun Walk5K Race10K Race

From $25 Closed

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Pompton Lakes 5K Run

Sun, Sep 6 · Pompton Lakes, NJ Pompton Lakes

Pompton Lakes 5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Tim Kerr 7 Mile Island Run and TK5K Run/Walk

Sun, Sep 6 · Avalon, NJ Avalon

5k Run/Walk7 Mile Island Run

From $25 Open

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Run the Vineyards - William Heritage Labor Day 5K & 1 Mile Walk and 1 Mile Kids Race

Sun, Sep 6 · Mullica Hill, NJ Mullica Hill

1 Mile Kids Run1 Mile Walk5K

From $30 Open

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Princeton Battlefield 5K

Sun, Sep 6 · Princeton, NJ Princeton

1 Mile WalkPrinceton Battlefield 5K

From $20 Open

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Labor Day 5K

Mon, Sep 7 · Sparta, NJ Sparta

Labor Day 5K - Lake Mohawk, Sparta

From $35 Open

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Stamp Out Hunger 5K | 10 K

Mon, Sep 7 · Medford, NJ Medford

Live - 1 Mile Fun Run / Walk-EventVirtual 1 MilerLive - 5K Run / Walk--Event +3

From $12 Open

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Verona Labor Day Classic

Mon, Sep 7 · Verona, NJ Verona

1 Mile Fun Run / Health Walk5K Race

From $15 Open

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OCNJ Labor Day 5 Miler & 1 Mile

Mon, Sep 7 · Ocean City, NJ Ocean City

1 Miler5 Miler

Closed

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Lester Wright Jr. Youth XC Series

Tue, Sep 8 · Holmdel, NJ Holmdel

2K - 10/252K - 9/202K - 9/26 +28

From $10 Open

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9/11 Heroes Run - Raritan, NJ

Sat, Sep 12 · Raritan, NJ Raritan

1-Mile Run/Walk5K Run - Active Duty Military or First Responder5K Run +2

From $21 Open

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Somers Point's Run to Remember 5K

Sat, Sep 12 · Somers Point, NJ Somers Point

Somers Point's Run to Remember 5K

From $35 Closed

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Somerset County Operation Helping Hand: Running for Recovery 5K Run and Walk

Sat, Sep 12 · Bridgewater, NJ Bridgewater

5KKIDS DASH

From $0 Open

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National Chocolate Day: Run for Chocolates 5K/10K/13.1 PHILADELPHIA

Sat, Sep 12 · 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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NJ FMBA Fallen Heroes 5K

Sat, Sep 12 · Lake Como, NJ Lake Como

Little Heroes Children's Dash (No T Shirt Included)Fallen Heroes 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk (non competitive) with a $25 No T Shirt OptionFallen Heroes 5k Run/Walk

From $10 Open

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Sea Isle City Run For Nurses 5K

Sat, Sep 12 · Sea Isle City, NJ Sea Isle City

1M Walk5K Run

From $15 Open

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Dogs Day Out 5K Run/1.25mi Walk

Sat, Sep 12 · Farmingdale, NJ Farmingdale

1.25 Mile Scenic Walk5K RunFestival Only

From $20 Open

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Helene Cody Cranbury 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk

Sat, Sep 12 · Cranbury, NJ Cranbury

One Mile Fun Run/WalkHelene Cody Cranbury 5K Run/Walk

From $20 Open

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PBA Local 388 5K Run/1 Mile Walk Fundraiser

Sat, Sep 12 · Fort Lee, NJ Fort Lee

1 Mile Walk5K Run (under 18 pricing)5K Run

From $20 Open

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Hops Trot 5K - Cape May Brewing

Sat, Sep 12 · Rio Grande, NJ Rio Grande

1 MILE - (10:50 AM Start Time)5K - (10:45 AM Start Time)

From $44 Open

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Run for Mental Health 5K/10K/13.1 PHILADELPHIA

Sat, Sep 12 · Camden, NJ Camden

Family Fun Run 1 MileVirtual Run Registration (5K/10K/13.1)5K Registration +3

From $30 Open

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PORK ROLL VS TAYLOR HAM PUP STRUT AND 1 MILE FUN WALK

Sat, Sep 12 · Hillsborough, NJ Hillsborough

PORK ROLL VS TAYLOR HAM 5 PUP STRUT AND 1 MILE FUN WALK

From $30 Open

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Run for Mental Health 5K/10K/13.1 NEW JERSEY

Sat, Sep 12 · Camden, NJ Camden

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

From $30 Open

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National Chocolate Day: Run for Chocolates 5K/10K/13.1 NEW JERSEY

Sat, Sep 12 · 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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DQ Pine Barrens Olympic Triathlon, Duathlon, & Aquabike; Sprint Triathlon & Aquathlon *#

Sat, Sep 12 · Shamong, NJ Shamong

Sprint AquathlonOlympic AquabikeSprint Triathlon +4

From $100 Open

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9/11 Memorial 5K and Kids' Run

Sat, Sep 12 · Middletown, NJ Middletown

Kids' Run - 1/2 mile5K Run/Walk & In Memory/Honor of Signs5K Run & Walk

From $10 Open

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Snouts and Stouts Brew Run

Sat, Sep 12 · Hammonton, NJ Hammonton

Snouts and Stouts Brew Run 5K

From $21.5 Open

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The NJ Fall Endurance Classic Half Marathon, 10k, 5k

Sun, Sep 13 · Bridgewater, NJ Bridgewater

VIRTUAL ONLY - 5K5K-SEP 13VIRTUAL ONLY - 10K +3

From $40 Open

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3rd Annual 9/11 LeRoy Homer 5K - We Run So They Can Fly

Sun, Sep 13 · Evesham, NJ Evesham

1 Mile Walk5K RunVirtual 5K Run / 1 Mile Walk

From $35 Open

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HollyDELL 5K Walk/Run/Wheel

Sun, Sep 13 · Sewell, NJ Sewell

1 Mile Walk/Wheel5K Run/Wheel

From $30 Open

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9/11 Heroes Run - Pennsauken, New Jersey

Sun, Sep 13 · Pennsauken, NJ Pennsauken

The Gene Dannenfelser 1-Mile Fun Run5K Ruck5K Run - PUSHER +3

From $21 Open

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Edison VFW 3117 5k

Sun, Sep 13 · Edison, NJ Edison

5K

From $25 Open

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14th Annual Miracles for Myeloma 5K Hybrid Run/Walk

Sat, Sep 19 · Clark, NJ Clark

Walk Only (Not Timed)Virtual Walk/Run5K Run (Timed)

From $30 Closed

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St. Hubert's 5K-9 Run & Walk

Sat, Sep 19 · Madison, NJ Madison

1-Mile Walk - Human & One DogVIP 1-Mile Walk1-Mile Walk +3

From $40 Closed

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The WOW Center/Life Focus Center 6K

Sat, Sep 19 · Pennsauken, NJ Pennsauken

WOW Center/Life Focus Center 6K

From $35 Open

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LIVE RACE! #WhatsMyName 5K and 1 Mile Walk

Sat, Sep 19 · Robbinsville, NJ Robbinsville

1 Mile Walk5K Run

From $30 Open

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Seaside Semper Five

Sat, Sep 19 · Seaside Heights, NJ Seaside Heights

Virtual 1 Mile Run/Walk off site1 Mile Run/Walk in SeasideVirtual 5K Run/Walk off site +1

From $50 Open

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BRC Blue Coat Run & Beer Festival

Sat, Sep 19 · Burlington, NJ Burlington

5k Run Only

From $30 Open

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Harvest to Horizon Running Festival

Sat, Sep 19 · Cedarville, NJ Cedarville

Fun Run under 51 mile Family Fun Run5K +1

From $25 Open

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Sirens and Sneakers 5K

Sat, Sep 19 · Long Valley, NJ Long Valley

Sirens and Sneakers 5KSirens and Sneakers Kids Race: Ages 5 to 8Sirens and Sneakers Kids Race: Ages 9 to 12

From $15 Open 35 spots left

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5K for Pizza: Hoboken

Sat, Sep 19 · Hoboken, NJ Hoboken

5K for Pizza: Hoboken

From $35 Open

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The SAX 4 Miler

Sat, Sep 19 · Parsippany, NJ Parsippany

4 Mile Run4 Mile Run2 Mile or 4 Mile Walk +4

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Winslow Township 5K

Sat, Sep 19 · Sicklerville, NJ Sicklerville

5K

From $0 Open

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Patrolman Samuel Irvin Legacy 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Sep 19 · Columbus, NJ Columbus

Patrolman Samuel Irvin Legacy 5K Run/Walk

From $50 Open

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Run for North Caldwell (5K & Color Mile)

Sat, Sep 19 · North Caldwell, NJ North Caldwell

1-Mile Color Run5K Run (USATF-sanctioned)

From $35 Open

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Pound the Pavement for Purple 5K and 2 Mile Walk

Sat, Sep 19 · Neptune, NJ Neptune

2 Mile Walk5K

From $30 Open

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