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.

Hudson County’s Strides for Safety 5k A Run Against Gun Violence

Sat, Sep 19 · Jersey City, NJ Jersey City

5KVolunteer!Vendor Sign Up

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Run the Vineyards - Federal Twist 10K/5K

Sat, Sep 19 · Stockton, NJ Stockton

5K10K Run

From $42 Open

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Manila Madness 5K Freedom Run/Ruck

Sat, Sep 19 · Raritan, NJ Raritan

Basilone 5K Freedom RunBasilone 5K Freedom RuckBasilone 5K Freedom Run (VIRTUAL)

From $30 Open

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The 11th Annual Fox Hollow "Fox Trot" 5k

Sat, Sep 19 · Cherry Hill, NJ Cherry Hill

Fox Trot 5k

From $30 Open

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The Dustin Deckard Memorial 5k Run & 1 Mile Walk

Sat, Sep 19 · Pennsville, NJ Pennsville

1 Mile Walk5k

From $20 Open

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Boys & Girls Club of Newark 5K to Wellness

Sat, Sep 19 · Newark, NJ Newark

5K Run/Walk

From $35 Open

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Run Glasstown Octoberfest

Sat, Sep 19 · Millville, NJ Millville

Beer Mile5k5 mile

From $35 Open

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Love for Luca 5K Run/Walk

Sun, Sep 20 · Middletown, NJ Middletown

5K Run/Walk (timed)Kids Fun Run Dash Races

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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John Samra Memorial 5K Run & 1 Mile Family Fun Run/Walk

Sun, Sep 20 · Clifton, NJ Clifton

1M Walk/Fun Run5k

From $35 Closed

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Donut Stop Running

Sun, Sep 20 · Bridgewater, NJ Bridgewater

Donut Stop Running Bound Brook PBA Local 380 5k Run/Walk

From $40 Closed

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GRACIE'S ARMY FOUNDATION GO GOLD 5K and Fun Run

Sun, Sep 20 · Montville, NJ Montville

Gracie's Army Foundation GO GOLD 1 Mile Fun RunGracie's Army Foundation GO GOLD 5KGracie's Army Foundation GO GOLD 3 and Under 40 Yard Dash

From $5 Closed

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ShopRite of Hunterdon County 30th Anniversary Run for Hunger

Sun, Sep 20 · Flemington, NJ Flemington

3K Walk5k Run

From $20 Open

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Berkeley Heights 5K Race and Fitness Walk for Mental Health Presented by the Kimberly Anne Wilson Foundation...Proud to be an official USATF 500 Point Event!

Sun, Sep 20 · Berkeley Heights, NJ Berkeley Heights

1.5 Mile Family Fun Fitness Walk5K

From $40 Open

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Run for Pie 5K Presented by Live Run Give LLC

Sun, Sep 20 · Bridgewater, NJ Bridgewater

Run for Pie 5K

From $30 Open

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Run the Vineyards Saddlehill Winery 5K

Sun, Sep 20 · Voorhees, NJ Voorhees

5K

From $44 Open

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Ray Coleman Memorial 5K

Sun, Sep 20 · Lincroft, NJ Lincroft

1 Mile Family Fun RunRay Coleman Memorial 5K

From $25 Open

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Run for the Animals

Sat, Sep 26 · Bridgeton, NJ Bridgeton

1 Mile Walk5K Run

From $35 Open

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GR8FUL4LIFE 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Sep 26 · Colts Neck, NJ Colts Neck

GR8FUL4LIFE 1 Mile WalkGR8FUL4LIFE 5K WalkGR8FUL4LIFE 5K Run

From $30 Open

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Oktoberfest Run 5K/10K/13.1 NEW JERSEY

Sat, Sep 26 · 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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Oktoberfest Run 5K/10K/13.1 PHILADELPHIA

Sat, Sep 26 · Camden, NJ Camden

Family 1 Mile Fun Run5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt)5K Registration +3

From $30 Open

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Run for Dad

Sat, Sep 26 · West Windsor Township, NJ West Windsor Township

2 Mile Registration Walk5K Registration RunProstate Cancer Survivor Registration +1

From $30 Open

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Newstead 5K

Sat, Sep 26 · South Orange, NJ South Orange

Newstead 5K IN PERSON RUNNewstead 5K IN-PERSON WALKNewstead 5K VIRTUAL RUN/WALK

From $30 Closed

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Evesham Education Foundation 5K & Color Run

Sat, Sep 26 · Marlton, NJ Marlton

1 Mile Walk1 Mile Walk + Color Run5K Run +2

From $25 Closed

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Run the Legacy 5k

Sat, Sep 26 · Egg Harbor City, NJ Egg Harbor City

Kids Fun Run5K

From $10 Open

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Lake Como Day 5k

Sat, Sep 26 · Lake Como, NJ Lake Como

Lake Como Day 5k

From $30 Closed

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Run for Donuts 5K/10K/13.1 NEW JERSEY

Sat, Sep 26 · Camden, NJ Camden

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

From $30 Open

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Run for Donuts 5K/10K/13.1 PHILADELPHIA

Sat, Sep 26 · Camden, NJ Camden

Family Fun Run 1 Mile5K Registration5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt) +3

From $30 Open

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Poopy Doo's Animal Rescue's 3rd Annual Rainbow Bridge 5K and Walk

Sat, Sep 26 · Hainesport, NJ Hainesport

Rainbow Bridge Walk (T-Shirt Only)Rainbow Bridge 5K Registration

From $25 Open

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Firefighter Bob Kochka 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Sep 26 · Bloomingdale, NJ Bloomingdale

Firefighter bobkochka5K Run/Walk

From $30 Closed

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Cedar Run's Trails, Tails & Ales: 5k Charity Trail Run & Beer Garden

Sat, Sep 26 · Medford, NJ Medford

5K Runner - Under 215k Runner - AdultSupporter & Beer Garden Pass

From $20 Open

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HPEF Back-to-School 5K

Sun, Sep 27 · Hoboken, NJ Hoboken

1 Mile Run/Walk5K VIP5K Run/Walk +1

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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THE EMPANADA 5K/10K AND 2K PUP STRUT

Sun, Sep 27 · Jefferson, NJ Jefferson

THE GREAT EMPANADA 2K PUP STRUTTHE GREAT EMPANADA 5KTHE GREAT EMPANADA 10K

From $25 Open

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Greenwich Craft Faire Running Festival

Sun, Sep 27 · Greenwich, NJ Greenwich

1 Mile Run/Walk5 mile5k

From $25 Open

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Achilles New Jersey Hope & Possibility 2026

Sun, Sep 27 · Rochelle Park, NJ Rochelle Park

Achilles NJ Hope & Possibility 5kAchilles NJ Hope & Possibility 10KAchilles NJ Hope & Possibility Wheeler Half Marathon-HANDCYCLES, WHEELCHAIRS, and PUSHRIMS ONLY!

From $45 Closed

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

Sun, Sep 27 · 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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Ho-Ho-Kus Education Foundation presents the 21st Annual Richard's Run HHK 5K: Sunday, September 27th, 2026

Sun, Sep 27 · Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ Ho-Ho-Kus

Individual 5k

From $35 Closed

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SJA 5K

Sun, Sep 27 · Hammonton, NJ Hammonton

1 Mile Fun Run/Walk5K Run

From $30 Open

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TNBC Foundation Virtual 5K

Thu, Oct 1 · Your Town, NJ Your Town

TNBC Foundation Virtual 5K 2026

From $25 Closed

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RWJBarnabas Health Running with the Devils 5K Run & Walk 2026

Thu, Oct 1 · West Orange, NJ West Orange

RWJBarnabas Health Running with the Devils 5K Run @ Cherry Lane/South Mountain Reservation – November 1, 2026RWJBarnabas Health Running with the Devils 5K Run & Walk – VIRTUAL - October 1 - November 1, 2026RWJBarnabas Health Running with the Devils 5K Skate @ Codey Arena +1

From $25 Open

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NJ Trail Series One Day

Thu, Oct 1 · Augusta, NJ Augusta

12Hour Night Thursday48Hour Thursday48Hour Friday +23

From $125 Closed

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Shore AC Adult Cross Country Series

Sat, Oct 3 · Holmdel, NJ Holmdel

Week 5 -Huber Woods ParkSeries - 6 racesWeek 1 - Big Brook Park +4

From $10 Open

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Pat Magovern Shillelagh 5K Race & One-Mile Walk

Sat, Oct 3 · Lake Como, NJ Lake Como

Shillelagh One-Mile Walk for 12 Yr and OlderShillelagh One-Mile Walk for 11 Yr and YoungerPat Magovern Shillelagh 5K

From $20 Closed

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Genesis Centers: Walk the Talk, the Christopher Schultes 5K Run/Walk for Recovery

Sat, Oct 3 · Pennsauken, NJ Pennsauken

5K Run (Adult 18+)5K Run (Students age 11-17)5K Walk (Adult 18+) +1

From $20 Open

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Just Us Girls 5K

Sat, Oct 3 · Manasquan, NJ Manasquan

5K Mother Daughter Category5K Runner5K Walker

From $35 Closed

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Sister2Sister Breast Cancer Run/Walk 4Life

Sat, Oct 3 · Somerset, NJ Somerset

Sister2Sister Breast Cancer Run/Walk 4Life

From $20 Open

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Roaring Faith 5k

Sat, Oct 3 · Somerdale, NJ Somerdale

Roaring Faith 5K

From $35 Open

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OFS 5K Run & Ride

Sat, Oct 3 · Riverton, NJ Riverton

5K Fun Bike Ride5K Run

From $30 Closed

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Joseph's House 5K to End Homelessness

Sat, Oct 3 · Pennsauken, NJ Pennsauken

1-Mile Walk5K Walk or Run

From $30 Open

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Roll Over MS New Jersey

Sat, Oct 3 · Bridgewater,, NJ Bridgewater,

Roll Over MS New Jersey

From $25 Open

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Mountainside PAL Cop Trot 5K & Tot Trot

Sat, Oct 3 · Mountainside, NJ Mountainside

5KTot Trot

From $0 Closed

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