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.

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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Jolly Holly Holiday Run & Walk

Fri, Nov 27 · Millville, NJ Millville

Jolly Holly 1M Run/WalkJolly Holly 5K

From $20 Closed

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Helen L. Diller Vacation Home for Blind Children Turkey Trot 5K Run/1.5 Mile Walk

Fri, Nov 27 · Avalon, NJ Avalon

1.5 Mile Walk5K Run

From $35 Open

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The 13th Annual Wenonah Turkey Trot

Fri, Nov 27 · Wenonah, NJ Wenonah

Fun Run/Walk - Kids 10 & Under (untimed)Fun Run/Walk (untimed)5k +1

From $0 Open

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BORN TO RUN 5 MILE RACE

Fri, Nov 27 · Freehold, NJ Freehold

Kids Run One Mile Race (7-14 years old)FARC MEMBERS (CURRENT) 5 MILE RACE5 MILE RACE

From $10 Open

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Walter Hill Turkey Trot

Fri, Nov 27 · Swedesboro, NJ Swedesboro

1 Mile Walk5k Run

From $20 Open

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Woodbridge Turkey Trot 5K

Sat, Nov 28 · Sewaren, NJ Sewaren

5K

From $25 Closed

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Huff and Puff after you stuff/Smiles for Margaret 5k Memorial Run

Sat, Nov 28 · Hackettstown, NJ Hackettstown

5k Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Westfield Turkey Trot * 5 MILE * 5280 Run * PracticeHard Mile *

Sat, Nov 28 · Westfield, NJ Westfield

5280 Run (1 Mile) - Competitive for ages 15+PracticeHard Mile - Fun Run & Walk, Open to all Ages, Awards for 14 & under5 Miler (Military/Veteran) +2

From $16 Open

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EHT Nature Reserve Turkey Trot 5k & 1 Miler

Sat, Nov 28 · Egg Harbor Township, NJ Egg Harbor Township

1 Mile Nature Walk5k Turkey Trot

From $10 Open

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Matawan Borough 20th Annual 5K Turkey Trot & Fitness Walk

Sat, Nov 28 · Matawan, NJ Matawan

Matawan 20th Annual 5K Turkey Trot & Fitness Walk

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Mount Holly Gobble 5K / 1 Mile Fun Run

Sat, Nov 28 · Mount Holly, NJ Mount Holly

1 Mile Family Fun Run/Walk1Mile Kid's Gobble5K Mount Holly Gobble

From $25 Open

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Haddon Township Turkey Trot 5k

Sat, Nov 28 · Westmont, NJ Westmont

1 mile Fun Run/Walk5k Run

From $25 Open

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3rd Annual DUCK DONUT HOLIDAY 5K AND 2K PUP STRUT

Sun, Nov 29 · Parsippany, NJ Parsippany

Holiday 2K PUP STRUT SPONSORED BY TATER BEAR TREATSHoliday Duck Donuts 5k

From $25 Open 100 spots left

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MSDA 5K Reindeer Run/Walk

Sat, Dec 5 · Caldwell, NJ Caldwell

2026 MSDA 5K Reindeer Run/Walk - IN PERSON2026 MSDA Virtual 5K Reindeer Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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Cpt Gregory T Dalessio Memorial 5k Run/Walk

Sat, Dec 5 · Cherry Hill, NJ Cherry Hill

W A L KR U N

From $25 Open

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Asbury Park Santa Run

Sat, Dec 5 · Asbury Park, NJ Asbury Park

5K

From $40 Open

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Winter Wonder Run 6K at the Institute Woods

Sat, Dec 5 · Princeton, NJ Princeton

Winter Wonder Run 6K

From $35 Open

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Haddonfield Snowflake Run

Sat, Dec 5 · Haddonfield, NJ Haddonfield

5k Run/Walk

From $20 Open

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Cranford Santa Run 12/5 10:15 am

Sat, Dec 5 · Cranford, NJ Cranford

12/5 Cranford Santa Donut 5K

From $30 Open

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2026 Jingle Bell Run - New Jersey

Sat, Dec 5 · Holmdel, NJ Holmdel

5K Timed5K UntimedKids Run +1

From $25 Open

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Hammonton Rotary's Galloping Grinch's 5K

Sun, Dec 6 · Hammonton, NJ Hammonton

Hammonton Rotary Fun WalkHammonton Rotary's Galloping Grinch 5K

From $25 Open

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Racefaster through the Mall: Santa Run

Sun, Dec 6 · East Rutherford, NJ East Rutherford

Kids Fun RunKids Fun RunRacefaster through the Mall: Santa Run +3

From $30 Open

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Toms River Police Foundation Jingle Bells 5K Run

Sun, Dec 6 · Toms River, NJ Toms River

1 Mile5KKiddie Dash

From $0 Closed

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The Chris Conway Memorial Run and 1 Mile Walk

Sun, Dec 6 · Ridgefield Park, NJ Ridgefield Park

1 Mile Walk5K Run

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Rutgers Big Chill 5K

Sat, Dec 12 · New Brunswick, NJ New Brunswick

Rutgers Big Chill 5KRutgers Virtual Big Chill 5K

From $10 Open

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Hoboken's Jingle Bell 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run

Sat, Dec 12 · Hoboken, NJ Hoboken

5K1 Mile Fun Run

From $15 Open

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Holiday Hustle 5k

Sat, Dec 12 · Swedsboro, NJ Swedsboro

Little Debbie Cake MileElf Dash8k +1

From $0 Open

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Morris Hot Cocoa 5k + 10k, December 12th, 10 am

Sat, Dec 12 · Morris Plains, NJ Morris Plains

Morris Hot Cocoa 5KMorris Hot Cocoa 10k

From $32 Open

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Sleigh the Shore 5K

Sat, Dec 12 · Beach Haven, NJ Beach Haven

Sleigh the Shore 5K

From $40 Open

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Rat Race Holiday Hash

Sun, Dec 13 · Belmar, NJ Belmar

Rat Race Holiday Hash

From $12.12 Open Closing Soon

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The Light Run

Tue, Dec 15 · Pitman, NJ Pitman

The Light Run

From $20 Open

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Reindeer Run 5k / Kids Fun Run

Sat, Dec 19 · Egg Harbor City, NJ Egg Harbor City

Kids Fun Run5K Run

From $20 Open

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Pineland Striders Boxing Day 5K

Sat, Dec 26 · Voorhees, NJ Voorhees

Pineland Striders Boxing Day 5K

From $26 Open

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63rd Annual Asbury Park Polar Bear Races

Sun, Dec 27 · Asbury Park, NJ Asbury Park

Polar Bear 1 Mile RunPolar Bear 5K RunPolar Bear 5K Racewalk

From $15 Closed

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JSRC New Year’s Eve 2 Mile Twilight Fun Run/Walk & Party

Thu, Dec 31 · Manasquan, NJ Manasquan

Twilight Fun RunTwilight Party Only

From $20 Open

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The One-One Run

Fri, Jan 1 · Westville, NJ Westville

1 Mile Race

From $32 Open

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2027 New Years 3/6 Mile Run & Pup Strut

Fri, Jan 1 · Hamilton Township, NJ Hamilton Township

2027 NEW YEAR'S 1Mile Pup Strut2027 New Years 3 Mile run2027 New Years 6 Mile run

From $30 Open

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Hangover 5K

Fri, Jan 1 · Westfield, NJ Westfield

Adaptive Athlete 5K44th Annual Hangover 5K43rd Annual Hangover 5K +2

From $25 Open 78 spots left

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Run for the Call 2027

Fri, Jan 1 · Point Pleasant Beach, NJ Point Pleasant Beach

1 Mile Fun Run/WalkVirtual (Your Location) *Price Includes Shipping5k Run For The Call

From $30 Open

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Lebanon Borough New Year's 5K Run & Walk

Fri, Jan 1 · Lebanon, NJ Lebanon

Lebanon Borough New Year's Run 5K

From $45 Open

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Hangover Run 5K

Fri, Jan 1 · Williamstown, NJ Williamstown

Hangover Run 5K

From $20 Open

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1st Day Live and Virtual 5K Run & 1 Mile Walk

Fri, Jan 1 · Fair Lawn, NJ Fair Lawn

1 Mile WalkSanctioned 5K Run / Walk

From $30 Closed

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The Chili Run

Sun, Jan 24 · Pitman, NJ Pitman

2 Mile Run

From $40 Open

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Penguin Pace

Sat, Jan 30 · Wayne, NJ Wayne

Penguin Pace 5KPenguin Pace Kids Fun Run

From $16 Open

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YETI OR NOT Snowshoe Invasion

Sat, Jan 30 · Vernon, NJ Vernon

Last Mile Fun Option Not TimedYeti or Not Snowshoe Invasion 5k

From $25 Open

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The Chili Run - February

Sat, Feb 6 · Pitman, NJ Pitman

2 Mile Run

From $40 Open

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Cupid's Chase 5K Seaside Heights

Sat, Feb 13 · Seaside Heights, NJ Seaside Heights

5KBronze SponsorPlatinum Sponsor +3

From $40 Open

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Cupid's Chase 5K Westfield

Sat, Feb 13 · Westfield, NJ Westfield

5KGold SponsorExhibitor Table +3

From $40 Open

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Cupid's Chase 5K Rutherford

Sat, Feb 13 · Rutherford, NJ Rutherford

5KBronze SponsorExhibitor Table +3

From $40 Open

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