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.

Veterans Day Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 PHILADELPHIA

Sat, Nov 14 · Camden, NJ Camden

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

From $30 Open

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Veterans Day Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 NEW JERSEY

Sat, Nov 14 · Camden, NJ Camden

Family Fun Run 1 Mile5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt)Virtual Run Registration (5K/10K/13.1) +3

From $30 Open

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The NY Skyline Half, 10K, and 5K

Sat, Nov 14 · Jersey City, NJ Jersey City

5k Race10K RaceHalf Marathon

From $50 Open

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

Sat, Nov 14 · 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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Cross Keys Runway 5K

Sat, Nov 14 · Williamstown, NJ Williamstown

1M Walk5K Run

From $17 Closed

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Run the Woods

Sun, Nov 15 · Oak Ridge, NJ Oak Ridge

Run the Woods - Fun RunRun the Woods - 5KRun the Woods - 8K

From $25 Open

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EBEF Bear Crawl: A 5K Run/Walk

Sun, Nov 15 · East Brunswick, NJ East Brunswick

Grades K-1: .25 mileGrades 2-3: .50 mileGrades 4-6: 1 mile +3

From $12 Open

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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

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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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Hoboken's Annual Turkey Trot 5K

Sat, Nov 21 · Hoboken, NJ Hoboken

1 Mile Fun Run5K

From $20 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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Manasquan Turkey Trot

Sat, Nov 21 · Manasquan, NJ Manasquan

Manasquan Turkey Trot - 5 MileManasquan Turkey Trot - 1 Mile

From $35 Closed

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Brooks Northeast XC Championships

Sat, Nov 21 · Holmdel, NJ Holmdel

Youth Race 3K (Ages 14 and Under)Open Race 5K (All Ages)Freshman and Sophomore Boys 5K +5

From $45 Open Closing Soon

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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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The New Jersey Fall Half, 10K, and 5K

Sun, Nov 22 · Englishtown, NJ Englishtown

5k Race10K RaceHalf Marathon +3

From $50 Open

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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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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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Bayonne Turkey Trot 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run

Thu, Nov 26 · Bayonne, NJ Bayonne

Turkey Trot 5K1 Mile Fun Run

From $10 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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Ashenfelter 8K Classic & The Tom Fleming 2K

Thu, Nov 26 · Glen Ridge, NJ Glen Ridge

Tom Fleming 2KA8K

From $30 Closed

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14th Annual - Trot the Manor - Thanksgiving 2025

Thu, Nov 26 · Chatham, NJ Chatham

5k Run1 Mile Fun Run

From $20 Closed

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The Big Turkey Half Marathon, 10K, 5K races

Thu, Nov 26 · Clark, NJ Clark

NOV 26 - 5k RaceNOV 26 - 10K RaceNOV 26 - Half Marathon +5

From $35 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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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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Wobble 'til You Gobble 5k

Thu, Nov 26 · Hainesport, NJ Hainesport

5k

From $15 Open

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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 Closed

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South Vineland Thanksgiving Run

Thu, Nov 26 · Vineland, NJ Vineland

Thanksgiving Run

From $10 Closed

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D&I Fitness Annual Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · South Orange, NJ South Orange

2 Mile Walk5K Run

From $30 Closed

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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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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 $20 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 $30 Open

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Brigantine Ugly Sweater Run & Family Frolic

Sat, Nov 28 · Brigantine, NJ Brigantine

Ugly Sweater 1 Mile WalkUgly Sweater Kids One Mile Fun RunUgly Sweater 1 Mile Walk Child 5 - 10 years old +2

From $20 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 Closed

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Coffee Lovers Run 5K/10K/13.1 PHILADELPHIA

Sat, Nov 28 · Camden, NJ Camden

Family 1 Mile Fun Run5K RegistrationVirtual Run Registration +3

From $30 Open

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Coffee Lovers Run 5K/10K/13.1 NEW JERSEY

Sat, Nov 28 · Camden, NJ Camden

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

From $30 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 & under5M Turkey Trot +2

From $16 Closed

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Thanksgiving Gobble Trot Run 5K/10K/13.1 NEW JERSEY

Sat, Nov 28 · Camden, NJ Camden

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

From $30 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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Haddon Township Turkey Trot 5k

Sat, Nov 28 · Westmont, NJ Westmont

1 mile Fun Run/Walk5k Run

From $25 Open

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Thanksgiving Gobble Trot Run 5K/10K/13.1 PHILADELPHIA

Sat, Nov 28 · Camden, NJ Camden

Family Fun Run 1 Mile5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt)5K Registration +3

From $30 Open

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Navesink Challenge 12k & 5k

Sun, Nov 29 · Middletown, NJ Middletown

5K Race12K Race

From $34 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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Cranford Santa Run 10:15 am

Sat, Dec 5 · Cranford, NJ Cranford

12/6 Cranford Santa Donut 5K

From $30 Open

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2026 Jingle Bell Run - New Jersey

Sat, Dec 5 · Holmdel, NJ Holmdel

Kids Run5K UntimedVirtual Jingler +1

From $25 Closed

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Haddonfield Snowflake Run

Sat, Dec 5 · Haddonfield, NJ Haddonfield

5k Run/Walk

From $20 Open

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Asbury Park Santa Run

Sat, Dec 5 · Asbury Park, NJ Asbury Park

5K

From $40 Closed

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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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