5K Races in New Jersey — 2026

There are 457 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.

Clinton Road Zombie Run

Sun, Oct 18 · West Milford, NJ West Milford

Zombie Crawl5k Run10k Run

From $25 Open

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4th Annual Chesterfield FALL Terrain 5K

Sun, Oct 18 · Chesterfield, NJ Chesterfield

Fun Dash/RunChesterfield 5k Run/Walk

From $10 Open

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Fanwood 5K Pizza Run & Family Fun Run

Sun, Oct 18 · Fanwood, NJ Fanwood

1 Mile Family Fun Run5K Pizza Run

From $10 Closed

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Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Jersey Shore, NJ

Sun, Oct 18 · Wall, NJ Wall

Adult RegistrationChild Registration 12 & UnderYouth Registration 13 to 17 yrs +1

From $5 Open

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Little Falls Spooky Sprint 5K

Sun, Oct 18 · Little Falls, NJ Little Falls

Little Falls Spooky Sprint 5K

From $30 Open

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Hot Chili Challenge 8 Mile Trail Run, 5K & Kids Fun Run

Sun, Oct 18 · Andover, NJ Andover

Hot Chili Challenge 5K RunHot Chili Challenge 8 Mile Trail RunHot Chili Challenge Kids Fun Run

From $10 Open

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Tribe Fitness Challenge - Field

Sun, Oct 18 · Hamilton, NJ Hamilton

Elite Singles

Closed

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Stokelan Estate Haunted Wine Run 5k

Sun, Oct 18 · Medford, NJ Medford

Volunteer and Run 7:30am to 9:00am5K

From $15 Open 10 spots left

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Run the Vineyards - Down the Shore 5K

Sun, Oct 18 · Cape May, NJ Cape May

5K

From $42 Open

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Main Street Donuts Belmar Donut Run

Sun, Oct 18 · Belmar, NJ Belmar

Main Street Donut Chase 5K

From $30 Open

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Millburn-Short Hills First Aid 5K Race

Sun, Oct 18 · Millburn, NJ Millburn

5K-UNTIMED5K-TIMED

From $35 Closed

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The Terri Roemer Paramus Run

Sun, Oct 18 · Paramus, NJ Paramus

Kids One Mile Fun RunThe Valley Hospital 5K Health WalkLou Lanzalotto Memorial 5K Run presented by La Bella Roma Pizzeria and Ristorante +3

From $15 Open

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Kindness Matters 5k and Walk

Sun, Oct 18 · Trenton, NJ Trenton

2 Mile Walk5K Run (Not Student)5K Run Student

From $0 Closed

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Main Street Half Marathon & 4 Miler - Hunterdon

Sun, Oct 18 · Clinton, NJ Clinton

4 MileHalf Marathon

From $40 Open

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Running for Children's Rights to Both Parents - 10 of 50 Half Marathons in 50 States - New Jersey

Mon, Oct 19 · Atlantic City, NJ Atlantic City

5K (Virtual)10K (Virtual)1/2 Marathon (In-Person) +1

From $40 Open

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Boooo-mfield 5k

Sat, Oct 24 · Bloomfield, NJ Bloomfield

Kids Halloween Dash (~1/2 Mile)5K Run/Walk/Jog

From $20 Closed

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Newton Pride Monster Dash 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Newton, NJ Newton

Newton Pride Monster Dash 5K

From $15 Open

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5K Race for Recovery on the Boardwalk

Sat, Oct 24 · Ocean Grove, NJ Ocean Grove

2 Mile Family Walk5K RaceVIP 5K Package +3

From $0 Open

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The Skeleton Run

Sat, Oct 24 · Oceanport, NJ Oceanport

5KAfter Party Only

From $20 Closed

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5Knights 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Washington, NJ Washington

5Kights 5K Run/Walk

From $20 Open

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Meadows Miler

Sat, Oct 24 · Pennington, NJ Pennington

Fun Run (In-Person)Fun Run (Virtual)5K (In-Person) +5

From $15 Open

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Cape May Hallowed Half Marathon

Sat, Oct 24 · Cape May, NJ Cape May

Hallowed Half 5k Run1/2 Marathon Relay1/2 Marathon

From $42 Open

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Hot Mess Trail Races

Sat, Oct 24 · Pittsgrove, NJ Pittsgrove

6 HOURHALF MARATHON

From $65 Open

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Newton Pride Monster Dash 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Newton, NJ Newton

Newton Pride Monster Dash 5K

From $15 Open

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"Hustle For The House" - 5K Run & 1 Mile Walk

Sat, Oct 24 · Pennsauken, NJ Pennsauken

1 Mile Walk5K Race

From $30 Open

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Run the Vineyards 5 Miler and Food Truck Festival at Bellview Winery

Sat, Oct 24 · Landisville, NJ Landisville

5 Miler

From $46 Open

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HoBOOken 5K Race - USATF Certified Course

Sun, Oct 25 · Hoboken, NJ Hoboken

Virtual — 5K RunnerIn-Person — 5K RunnerKids — In-Person Race +1

From $10 Open

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Strides for Education Hybrid 5K Run/Walk

Sun, Oct 25 · Morris Plains, NJ Morris Plains

Strides for Education Kids' Fun RunStrides for Education 5K Run/Walk (18yrs & up)Strides for Education 5K Run/Walk (up to 17yrs) +1

From $10 Closed

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LBI Halloween Hustle

Sun, Oct 25 · Surf City, NJ Surf City

Halloween Hustle 5K Run/WalkHallowen Hustle - Little Monsters Dash! (Kids)

From $8 Open

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HomeFront's HALLOWEEN 5K Run & 1 Mile Walk

Sun, Oct 25 · Princeton, NJ Princeton

HomeFront 1 Mile WalkHomeFront HALLOWEEN 5K RunPreschooler 100 Yard Pumpkin Dash

From $10 Open 100 spots left

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JSRC Deal Trick or Trot

Sun, Oct 25 · Deal, NJ Deal

Harry Drazin 4 Mile Memorial Race Walk4-Mile RacePet Walk +1

From $15 Closed

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Englewood Cliffs 5K

Sun, Oct 25 · Englewood Cliffs, NJ Englewood Cliffs

Fun Run5K

From $15 Open

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Kean University Breast Cancer Awareness 5K

Sun, Oct 25 · Union, NJ Union

Breast Cancer 5k

From $45 Open

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Halloween Trick or Trot Run 5K/10K/13.1 PHILADELPHIA

Sat, Oct 31 · Camden, NJ Camden

Family 1 Mile Fun Run5K Registration5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt) +3

From $30 Open

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PB&J Fuel Run 5K/10K/13.1 PHILADELPHIA

Sat, Oct 31 · 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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Halloween Trick or Trot Run 5K/10K/13.1 NEW JERSEY

Sat, Oct 31 · 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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PB&J Fuel Run 5K/10K/13.1 NEW JERSEY

Sat, Oct 31 · 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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Trail of Two Cities 5k Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 31 · Ocean City/Somers Point, NJ Ocean City/Somers Point

5KU5K

Closed

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6th ANNUAL DUCK DONUT 5K/10K and NEW 2K Pup Strut

Sun, Nov 1 · Bridgewater, NJ Bridgewater

2K PUP STRUT5.2K10K

From $25 Open

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The Ed. Foundation of South Brunswick - 5K and 1 Mile Walk

Sun, Nov 1 · Monmouth Junction, NJ Monmouth Junction

1 Mile Walk5K

From $10 Open

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Croissant & Cafe 5K Run & Walk

Sun, Nov 1 · Ridgefield Park, NJ Ridgefield Park

Croissant & Cafe 5K

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Cooper Norcross Run the Bridge Event presented by AmeriHealth

Sun, Nov 1 · Camden, NJ Camden

In-Person 2 Mile WalkVirtual 2 Mile WalkVirtual 10K Run +1

From $30 Open

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Run the Vineyards - Laurita 5K

Sun, Nov 1 · New Egypt, NJ New Egypt

5K

From $42 Open

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5-Mile Beach at Wildwood Crest: Half Marathon, 10K and 5K

Sat, Nov 7 · Wildwood Crest, NJ Wildwood Crest

5K10KHalf Marathon +1

From $40 Open

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12th Annual Veterans Haven 5K Run and 1 Mile Walk

Sat, Nov 7 · Haddonfield, NJ Haddonfield

1 Mile Walk5K Run

From $40 Open

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Race to Build 5K and 1-Mile Walk

Sat, Nov 7 · Ridgefield Park, NJ Ridgefield Park

Race to Build 1 Mile WalkRace to Build 5K

From $25 Closed

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Giralda Farms Run

Sun, Nov 8 · Madison, NJ Madison

Kids Fun RunGiralda Farms 5K RunGiralda Farms 10K Run +1

From $18 Open

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Veterans Day 5K

Sun, Nov 8 · Audubon, NJ Audubon

Veterans Day 5K

From $20 Open

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Boomer’s Bangin’ Soup Trail Run 10K and 5K

Sun, Nov 8 · Andover, NJ Andover

Boomer’s Bangin’ Soup 5K Trail RunBoomer’s Bangin’ Soup 10K Trail Run

From $40 Open

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Run the Vineyards - Unionville 8K and 5K

Sun, Nov 8 · Ringoes, NJ Ringoes

5K8K Run

From $42 Open

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