5K Races in New Jersey — 2026

There are 507 5K races in New Jersey scheduled for 2026. The next is the Vineland Breakfast Chase 5K/5M in Vineland on March 8. New Jersey 5K races run primarily March through January.

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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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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Run the Vineyards - Federal Twist 10K/5K

Sat, Sep 19 · Stockton, NJ Stockton

5K10K Run

From $42 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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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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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

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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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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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Newstead 5K

Sat, Sep 26 · South Orange, NJ South Orange

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

From $30 Closed

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

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

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

Sat, Sep 26 · Camden, NJ Camden

Family 1 Mile Fun RunVirtual Run Registration5K Registration +3

From $30 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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SJA 5K

Sun, Sep 27 · Hammonton, NJ Hammonton

1 Mile Fun Run/Walk5K Run

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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NJ Trail Series One Day

Thu, Oct 1 · Augusta, NJ Augusta

12Hour Day Friday72Hour48Hour Thursday +23

From $125 Closed

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RWJBarnabas Health Running with the Devils 5K Run & Walk 2025

Thu, Oct 1 · West Orange, NJ West Orange

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

From $25 Open

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OFS 5K Run & Ride

Sat, Oct 3 · Riverton, NJ Riverton

5K Run5K Fun Bike Ride

From $30 Closed

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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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Mantua VFW Live and Virtual 5K & 1 Mile "Running for Vets" - 2026

Sun, Oct 4 · Mantua, NJ Mantua

Live 1 Mile WalkLive 1 Mile Walk -StudentVirtual 5K +2

From $20 Closed

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Jersey Shore Half Marathon and 2 Mile Run

Sun, Oct 4 · Highlands, NJ Highlands

2 Mile RunJersey Shore Half Marathon & Personalized Training PlanJersey Shore Half Marathon +3

From $25 Open

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Ocean Running Club's Seaside Half Marathon and 5K

Sun, Oct 4 · Seaside Park, NJ Seaside Park

Seaside 5KSeaside Half MarathonSeaside Challenge (5K and Half Marathon back-to-back!)

From $35 Open

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Eden Autism 5K & Fun Run/Walk

Sun, Oct 4 · Princeton, NJ Princeton

1-Mile Fun Run/WalkVirtual 5K5K

From $35 Closed

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STERBENZ RUN FOR THE PICKLES 5K AND 2K PUP STRUT & STROLL

Sun, Oct 4 · Washington, NJ Washington

STERBENZ RUN FOR THE PICKLES 2K WALK/STROLLSTERBENZ RUN FOR THE PICKLES 2K PUP STRUTSTERBENZ RUN FOR THE PICKLES 5K

From $25 Open

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7th Annual Walk for Women’s Cancers - The Lewin Fund to Fight Women's Cancers

Sun, Oct 4 · Paramus, NJ Paramus

Virtual 7th Annual Walk for Women's Cancers7th Annual Walk for Women's Cancers

From $10 Open

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Bob Hendricks Memorial 5k Run/Walk

Sun, Oct 4 · Bedminster, NJ Bedminster

Bob Hendricks Memorial 5k Run/WalkBob Hendricks Memorial 5k Run/Walk -- VIRTUAL OPTION

From $30 Closed

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Always Ready 5K

Sat, Oct 10 · Cape May, NJ Cape May

5K RunVirtual K9 RunVirtual 5K +1

From $35 Open

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Bagel Run 5K/10K/13.1 NEW JERSEY

Sat, Oct 10 · Camden, NJ Camden

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

From $30 Open

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Run the Vineyards - White Horse 10K/5K

Sat, Oct 10 · Hammonton, NJ Hammonton

1 Mile Walk5K10K Run

From $30 Open

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Bagel Run 5K/10K/13.1 PHILADELPHIA

Sat, Oct 10 · 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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Coffee Lovers Run 5K/10K/13.1 PHILADELPHIA

Sat, Oct 10 · Camden, NJ Camden

Family Fun Run 1 Mile5K RegistrationVirtual Run Registration (5K/10K/13.1) +3

From $30 Open

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

Sat, Oct 10 · 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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Paw Prints PetFest & 5K

Sat, Oct 10 · Eastampton, NJ Eastampton

5K Walk5K Run (Adult)5K Run (Youth) +1

From $20 Open

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5K Fun Run/Walk for Blood Clot Awareness

Sun, Oct 11 · Pennsauken, NJ Pennsauken

2026 5K Fun Run/Walk for Blood Clot Awareness

From $25 Closed

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Renaultberfest 5K and Grape Stomp

Sun, Oct 11 · Egg Harbor City, NJ Egg Harbor City

Kids Fun Run5K

From $10 Open

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Batsto Village 5K

Sun, Oct 11 · Hammonton, NJ Hammonton

1 Mile WalkBatsto Village 5K

From $20 Open

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Race to Cure Sarcoma New Jersey

Sun, Oct 11 · West Orange, NJ West Orange

5K Run or 1 Mile Walk (Untimed) - Adult5K Run or 1 Mile Walk (Untimed) - Child (Ages 6-12)5K Run (Timed) - Adult +3

From $10 Open

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Cerebral Palsy Awareness 5K

Sun, Oct 11 · Hamilton, NJ Hamilton

5K Run/WalkVirtual 5K Run/Walk

From $10 Open

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AmeriHealth Atlantic City Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K & G. Larry James 5K

Sat, Oct 17 · Atlantic City, NJ Atlantic City

G. Larry James 5K10KKing Neptune Challenge (Half Marathon + 5K) +5

From $35 Open

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Harrington Park Fall Spectacular - 24th Annual

Sat, Oct 17 · Harrington Park, NJ Harrington Park

Mile Fun Run5k Run/WalkKiddie Dash

From $5 Open

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Dyamond Fitness and Connie Dwyer Foundation: Breast Cancer 5k and Walk

Sat, Oct 17 · West Orange, NJ West Orange

5k Run/1 Mile Walk

From $25 Closed

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CROSS Town 5k walk/run

Sat, Oct 17 · Delran, NJ Delran

5K

From $20 Closed

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CompleteCare Foundation Halloween Bone Run & Walk

Sat, Oct 17 · Pittsgrove, NJ Pittsgrove

5K RunHowl-O-Ween Dog Walk1.5 Mile Walk

From $20 Closed

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Paws & Soles Saving Lives with Strides 5K Run/Walk and Fun Run- Benefiting the Friends of Somerset Regional Animal Shelter

Sun, Oct 18 · Bridgewater, NJ Bridgewater

5K Run/Walk Human Entry5K Run/Walk Kids Age 10 and Under Entry5k Run/Walk Human + 1 Dog +1

From $12 Closed

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The Terri Roemer Paramus Run

Sun, Oct 18 · Paramus, NJ Paramus

Kids One Mile Fun RunLou Lanzalotto Memorial 5K Run presented by La Bella Roma Pizzeria and RistoranteThe Valley Hospital 5K Health Walk +3

From $15 Open

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Main Street Donuts Belmar Donut Run

Sun, Oct 18 · Belmar, NJ Belmar

Main Street Donut Chase 5K

From $30 Closed

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