5K Races in New Jersey — 2026

There are 316 5K races in New Jersey scheduled for 2026. The next is the Pat Magovern Shillelagh 5K Race & One-Mile Walk in Lake Como on October 10. New Jersey 5K races run primarily October through September.

Pat Magovern Shillelagh 5K Race & One-Mile Walk

Sat, Oct 10 · Lake Como, NJ Lake Como

Shillelagh One-Mile Walk for 12 Yr and OlderShillelagh One-Mile Walk for 11 Yr and YoungerPat Magovern Shillelagh 5K

From $20 Closed

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Run for Roselle 5K: Battle of the Decades – 70s • 80s • 90s

Sat, Oct 10 · Roselle, NJ Roselle

Run for Roselle 5K: Battle of the Decades – 70s • 80s • 90s

From $35 Closed

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Eleventh Annual Robot Run

Sat, Oct 10 · West Deptford, NJ West Deptford

1M WalkRobot Run 5k

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National Brain Tumor Society Race For Hope

Sat, Oct 10 · Merchantville, NJ Merchantville

Timed 5KYouth Runner (12 and Under)Youth Walker (12 and Under) +3

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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Abundant Grace 5K

Sat, Oct 10 · Princeton Junction, NJ Princeton Junction

Abundant Grace 5K

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Sea Turtle Race: Cold Stun Run

Sat, Oct 10 · West Orange, NJ West Orange

Family Fun Walk5k Run

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Lake Como Day 5k

Sat, Oct 10 · Lake Como, NJ Lake Como

Lake Como Day 5k

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Grace-In-Motion's 13th Annual Run for the Kids 5k/2k

Sat, Oct 10 · Fort Lee, NJ Fort Lee

2K Walk (Age 4-12)2K Walk5K Run

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In This Family No One Fights Alone Breast Cancer Awareness 5K Run

Sat, Oct 10 · Woodland Park, NJ Woodland Park

In This Family No One Fights Alone Breast Cancer Awareness 5K Run

From $20 Open

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Oradell 5K - 2026

Sat, Oct 10 · Oradell, NJ Oradell

1 Mile Family Fun Run/Walk5K Run/Walk

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Donut Dash 5k/2k walk

Sat, Oct 10 · Hackettstown, NJ Hackettstown

Donut Dash 2K WalkDonut Dash 5K Run

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PET PALOOZA 2K PUP STRUT

Sat, Oct 10 · Manville, NJ Manville

PET PALOOZA 2K PUP STRUT- SPONSORED BY GROOMINGTON EATS

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Living Recovery Network 5K and 1 Mile Walk

Sat, Oct 10 · Williamstown, NJ Williamstown

1 Mile Walk5K Run

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Paw Prints PetFest & 5K

Sat, Oct 10 · Eastampton, NJ Eastampton

5K Walk5K Run (Youth)Virtual Run +1

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Run for Liberty 5K

Sat, Oct 10 · Jersey City, NJ Jersey City

5K Walk 🗽5K Run 🗽

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Family & Community Services of Somerset County "Taking Strides Towards Wellness" 5k Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 10 · Bridgewater, NJ Bridgewater

5K Run/Walk

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Talon Trot 5K & Fun Run

Sat, Oct 10 · Galloway, NJ Galloway

Student 5KTalon Trot 5KYoung Alumni 5K (2017-2026)

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Lincoln Park USA-250 5K Run & Walk

Sat, Oct 10 · Lincoln Park, NJ Lincoln Park

Lincoln Park USA-250 WalkLincoln Park USA-250 5K

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Always Ready 5K

Sat, Oct 10 · Cape May, NJ Cape May

5K Run3K Always Ready K9Virtual 5K +1

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Running With Rotary 5K

Sat, Oct 10 · Mount Arlington, NJ Mount Arlington

Running With Rotary Remembering Officer Joe Wargo Run for our 8th Grade!

From $35 Open Closing Soon 95 spots left

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Run for the Animals

Sun, Oct 11 · Bridgeton, NJ Bridgeton

1 Mile Walk5K Run

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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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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 Closing Soon

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Batsto Village 5K

Sun, Oct 11 · Hammonton, NJ Hammonton

1 Mile WalkBatsto Village 5K

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Book it for Books 5K

Sun, Oct 11 · Edison, NJ Edison

Book it for Books 5K Run and Walk

From $26 Open Closing Soon

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Stephanie Berman 5k Run

Sun, Oct 11 · Hightstown, NJ Hightstown

Stephanie Berman 5K Run

From $35 Closed

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BookSmiles 5K & 1 Mile Walk for Literacy

Sun, Oct 11 · Cherry Hill, NJ Cherry Hill

1 Mile Walk5K

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Mischief on the River 5k

Sun, Oct 11 · Frenchtown, NJ Frenchtown

Mischief on the River 5k

Closed

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Detective James Ciampi Memorial Run

Sun, Oct 11 · Fairfield, NJ Fairfield

DETECTIVE JAMES CIAMPI MEMORIAL RUN

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Cresskill 5K

Sun, Oct 11 · Cresskill, NJ Cresskill

Diaper DashCresskill 5K

From $15 Open Closing Soon 10 spots left

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Ho-Ho-Kus Education Foundation presents the 21st Annual Richard's Run HHK 5K: NEW DATE - SUNDAY 10/11/26

Sun, Oct 11 · Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ Ho-Ho-Kus

Individual 5k

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Bighearted 5K

Sun, Oct 11 · Denville, NJ Denville

1 Mile Fun Run - UntimedVirtual 5K5K Run/Walk +1

From $30 Closed

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I Pink I Can

Sun, Oct 11 · Hillsdale, NJ Hillsdale

I Pink I Can Breast Cancer Walk

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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Bonita Stanton, M.D., Memorial 5K

Sun, Oct 11 · Bloomfield, NJ Bloomfield

5K

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Revolutionary Mile

Thu, Oct 15 · Trenton, NJ Trenton

1.55 Mile RunHistoric Footsetps

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St. Paul School of Princeton Lion's Chase 5K & Fun Run

Fri, Oct 16 · Pennington, NJ Pennington

Kids Fun RunDog Registration - 5K Run/Walk5K Run/Walk +4

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Ian's Run

Sat, Oct 17 · West Deptford, NJ West Deptford

Ian's 2-Mile WalkIan's Run 5KKids Fun Run

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Shark Run 5K and Kids Shark Color Fun Run

Sat, Oct 17 · Bay Head, NJ Bay Head

Kids Shark Color Fun RunShark Run 5K

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Maple Shade Color Run

Sat, Oct 17 · Maple Shade, NJ Maple Shade

1.4 Mile Color Run/Walk

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5k RUN/WALK FOR COMPLETION

Sat, Oct 17 · Wanaque, NJ Wanaque

5k Run/Walk For Completion5k Run/Walk for Completion - VIRTUAL

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Pat's Miles for Moms

Sat, Oct 17 · Roselle, NJ Roselle

5K Run/WalkKids Dash

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Trick or Trot - 9th Annual Airmen Helping Airmen 5k Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 17 · Egg Harbor Township, NJ Egg Harbor Township

Trick or Trot - 9th Annual Airmen Helping Airmen 5k Run/Walk

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Lou LaSalle Memorial 5K.

Sat, Oct 17 · Roseland, NJ Roseland

5K1.5 Mile Walk

From $40 Closed

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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 Open Closing Soon

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Run For Edgarton 5k

Sat, Oct 17 · Newfield, NJ Newfield

1 Mile Fun Run/WALK5k

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Spooktacular Almost 4 Mile Fun Run

Sat, Oct 17 · Manasquan, NJ Manasquan

Spooktacular 2 Mile Walk/RunSpooktacular Almost 4 Mile Fun Run

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Living Word Church Fall Fest 5k

Sat, Oct 17 · Union, NJ Union

Living Word Church Fall Fest 5k

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CROSS Town 5K Walk/Run & Craft Show

Sat, Oct 17 · Delran, NJ Delran

5K Walker/RunnerCraft Show Vendor

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3DPT Oktoberfest 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run

Sat, Oct 17 · Medford, NJ Medford

3DPT 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk3DPT Oktoberfest 5K

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Panther Prowl 5K, 1 Mile Walk, or Virtual Event

Sat, Oct 17 · Pitman, NJ Pitman

Panther Prowl 1 Mile WalkPanther Prowl 5KVirtual Panther Prowl Event

From $15 Closed

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