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.

Greenwich Craft Faire Running Festival

Sun, Sep 27 · Greenwich, NJ Greenwich

1 Mile Run/Walk5k5 mile

From $25 Open

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NJ Trail Series One Day

Thu, Oct 1 · Augusta, NJ Augusta

48Hour Thursday6Hour Night Saturday6Hour Night Friday +23

From $125 Closed

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RWJBarnabas Health Running with the Devils 5K Run & Walk 2026

Thu, Oct 1 · West Orange, NJ West Orange

RWJBarnabas Health Running with the Devils 5K Run @ Cherry Lane/South Mountain Reservation – November 1, 2026RWJBarnabas Health Running with the Devils 5K Run & Walk – VIRTUAL - October 1 - 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 Fun Bike Ride5K Run

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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Roaring Faith 5k

Sat, Oct 3 · Somerdale, NJ Somerdale

Roaring Faith 5K

From $35 Open

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Sister2Sister Breast Cancer Run/Walk 4Life

Sat, Oct 3 · Somerset, NJ Somerset

Sistser2Sister Breast Cancer Run/Walk 4Life

From $20 Open

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Genesis Centers: Walk the Talk, the Christopher Schultes 5K Run/Walk for Recovery

Sat, Oct 3 · Pennsauken, NJ Pennsauken

5K Run (Adult 18+)5K Walk (Students age 11-17)5K Walk (Adult 18+) +1

From $20 Open

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

From $25 Open

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Annual OCC Viking 5K And Fun Run

Sun, Oct 4 · Toms River, NJ Toms River

Health WalkFun Run5K Run

From $5 Closed

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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 -StudentLive 5K +2

From $20 Open

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The JC Green Half, 10K, and 5K

Sun, Oct 4 · Jersey City, NJ Jersey City

5k Race10K RaceHalf Marathon +3

From $50 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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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/Walk -- VIRTUAL OPTIONBob Hendricks Memorial 5k Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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Carlos Negron Memorial Run

Sun, Oct 4 · Jersey City, NJ Jersey City

Carlos Negron Memorial Run 5K (Timed)

From $25 Closed

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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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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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Bagel Run 5K/10K/13.1 NEW JERSEY

Sat, Oct 10 · 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, 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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Always Ready 5K

Sat, Oct 10 · Cape May, NJ Cape May

5K Run3K Always Ready K9Virtual 5K +1

From $35 Open

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Paw Prints PetFest & 5K

Sat, Oct 10 · Eastampton, NJ Eastampton

5K WalkVirtual Run5K Run (Youth) +1

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Run for Liberty 5K

Sat, Oct 10 · Jersey City, NJ Jersey City

5K Walk5K Run

From $25 Open

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Eleventh Annual Robot Run

Sat, Oct 10 · West Deptford, NJ West Deptford

1M WalkRobot Run 5k

From $30 Closed

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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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PET PALOOZA 2K PUP STRUT

Sat, Oct 10 · Manville, NJ Manville

PET PALOOZA 2K PUP STRUT- SPONSORED BY GROOMINGTON EATS

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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Run the Vineyards - White Horse 10K/5K

Sat, Oct 10 · Hammonton, NJ Hammonton

1 Mile Walk5K10K Run

From $30 Open

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BookSmiles 5K Run & 1 Mile Walk for Literacy

Sun, Oct 11 · Cherry Hill, NJ Cherry Hill

1 Mile Walk5k Run

From $35 Closed

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

From $10 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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Batsto Village 5K

Sun, Oct 11 · Hammonton, NJ Hammonton

1 Mile WalkBatsto Village 5K

From $20 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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Revolutionary Mile

Thu, Oct 15 · Trenton, NJ Trenton

1.55 Mile RunHistoric Footsetps

From $30 Closed

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Jonas Cattell Memorial 10-mile Run & Fort Mercer 5K

Sat, Oct 17 · Haddonfield, NJ Haddonfield

Fort Mercer 5KJonas Cattell 10-mile Run

From $20 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 5K10KHalf Marathon +5

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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2nd Annual 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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CompleteCare Foundation Halloween Bone Run & Walk

Sat, Oct 17 · Pittsgrove, NJ Pittsgrove

Howl-O-Ween Dog Walk5K Run8K Run +1

From $25 Closed

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MARY'S PLACE BY THE SEA 2026 WALK-A-THON & RUN

Sat, Oct 17 · Ocean Grove, NJ Ocean Grove

Virtual Adult WalkerVirtual Student WalkerAdult Walker +7

From $25 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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CROSS Town 5k walk/run

Sat, Oct 17 · Delran, NJ Delran

5K

From $20 Closed

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

Sun, Oct 18 · Wall, NJ Wall

Child Registration 12 & UnderAdult RegistrationFirst Responders & Military Registration +1

From $5 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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Paws & Soles Saving Lives with Strides 5K & 10K Run/Walk + Kiddie Dash- 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 +2

From $12 Closed

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Tribe Fitness Challenge - Field

Sun, Oct 18 · Hamilton, NJ Hamilton

Elite Singles

Closed

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Clinton Road Zombie Run

Sun, Oct 18 · West Milford, NJ West Milford

Zombie Crawl5k Run10k Run

From $25 Open

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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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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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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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