5K Races in New Jersey — 2026

There are 542 5K races in New Jersey scheduled for 2026. The next is the Brigantine Cherry Blossom Festival 5k in Brigantine on April 24. New Jersey 5K races run primarily April.

Princeton Battlefield 5K

Sun, Sep 6 · Princeton, NJ Princeton

1 Mile WalkPrinceton Battlefield 5K

From $20 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 Walk1 Mile Kids Run5K

From $30 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

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9/11 Heroes Run - Pennsauken, New Jersey

Sun, Sep 6 · Pennsauken, NJ Pennsauken

Gene Dannenfelser 1-Mile Run/Walk5K Run - Active Duty Military or First Responder5K Ruck - Active Duty Military or First Responder +3

From $20 Closed

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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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Labor Day 5K

Mon, Sep 7 · Sparta, NJ Sparta

Labor Day 5K - Lake Mohawk, Sparta

From $30 Closed

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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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Verona Labor Day Classic

Mon, Sep 7 · Verona, NJ Verona

1 Mile Fun Run / Health Walk5K Race

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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

Sat, Sep 12 · Camden, NJ Camden

Family 1 Mile Fun Run5K RegistrationVirtual Run Registration +3

From $30 Open

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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 Closed

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

Sat, Sep 12 · 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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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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9/11 Heroes Run - Raritan, NJ

Sat, Sep 12 · Raritan, NJ Raritan

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

From $20 Closed

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

Sat, Sep 12 · Camden, NJ Camden

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

From $30 Open

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

Sun, Sep 13 · Bridgewater, NJ Bridgewater

5K-SEP 13VIRTUAL ONLY - 5K10K-SEP 13 +3

From $40 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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Patrolman Samuel Irvin Legacy 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Sep 19 · Columbus, NJ Columbus

Patrolman Samuel Irvin Legacy 5K Run/Walk

From $50 Closed

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

Sat, Sep 19 · Cherry Hill, NJ Cherry Hill

Fox Trot 5k

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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The SAX 4 Miler

Sat, Sep 19 · Parsippany, NJ Parsippany

2 Mile or 4 Mile Walk4 Mile RunKids Races

From $10 Closed

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Boys & Girls Club of Newark 5K to Wellness

Sat, Sep 19 · Newark, NJ Newark

Boys & Girls Club of Newark 5K to Wellness

From $45 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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Run Glasstown Octoberfest

Sat, Sep 19 · Millville, NJ Millville

Beer Mile5k5 mile

From $35 Open

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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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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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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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Run the Vineyards - Federal Twist 10K/5K

Sat, Sep 19 · Stockton, NJ Stockton

5K10K Run

From $42 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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Love for Luca 5K Run/Walk

Sun, Sep 20 · Middletown, NJ Middletown

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

From $15 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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Run the Vineyards Saddlehill Winery 5K

Sun, Sep 20 · Voorhees, NJ Voorhees

5K

From $44 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 $35 Open Closing Soon

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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 Closed

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Run for Dad

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

2 Mile Registration Walk5K Registration RunVirtual 5K Registration +1

From $30 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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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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Cedar Run's Trails, Tails & Ales: 5k Charity Trail Run & Beer Garden

Sat, Sep 26 · Medford, NJ Medford

5k Runner - Adult5K Runner - Under 21Supporter & Beer Garden Pass

From $20 Open

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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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Newstead 5K

Sat, Sep 26 · South Orange, NJ South Orange

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

From $30 Closed

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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)5K 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 Registration5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt) +3

From $30 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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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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SJA 5K

Sun, Sep 27 · Hammonton, NJ Hammonton

1 Mile Fun Run/Walk5K Run

From $30 Closed

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