Running Races in New Jersey — 2026

There are 670 running races in New Jersey in 2026 across 295 cities. The next upcoming race is the Cougar’s Twilight meet in Union on April 23. Popular distances include 5K races, half marathons, trail runs.

NYC Marathon Bus

Sun, Nov 1 · Iselin, NJ Iselin

NYC Marathon Bus

From $55 Open 50 spots left

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12th Annual Veterans Haven 5K Run and 1 Mile Walk

Sat, Nov 7 · Haddonfield, NJ Haddonfield

Road 1 Mile Walk5K Run

From $40 Open

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Rooted Acres Endurance Race

Sat, Nov 7 · Woodbine, NJ Woodbine

Road 24 hour12 hour24 Hour Relay (2-4 person) +2

From $100 Open Closing Soon

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5-Mile Beach at Wildwood Crest: Half Marathon, 10K and 5K

Sat, Nov 7 · Wildwood Crest, NJ Wildwood Crest

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon +1

From $40 Open

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Giralda Farms Run

Sun, Nov 8 · Madison, NJ Madison

Road Kids Fun RunGiralda Farms 5K RunGiralda Farms 10K Run +1

From $18 Open

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2026 HiTOPS Princeton Half Marathon

Sun, Nov 8 · Princeton, NJ Princeton

Virtual VIRTUAL HiTOPS Princeton Half MarathonHiTOPS Princeton Half MarathonVIRTUAL HiTOPS Youth Run

From $25 Open

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Run the Vineyards - Unionville 8K and 5K

Sun, Nov 8 · Ringoes, NJ Ringoes

Road 5K8K Run

From $42 Open

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Veterans Day 5K

Sun, Nov 8 · Audubon, NJ Audubon

Road Veterans Day 5K

From $20 Open

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

Sat, Nov 14 · Camden, NJ Camden

Virtual Family Fun Run 1 MileVirtual Run Registration (5K/10K/13.1)5K Registration +3

From $30 Open

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

Sat, Nov 14 · Camden, NJ Camden

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun RunVirtual Run Registration5K Registration +3

From $30 Open

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

Sat, Nov 14 · Camden, NJ Camden

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun Run5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt)5K Registration +3

From $30 Open

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St. Augustine Prep On the Move 5K

Sat, Nov 14 · Richland, NJ Richland

Road 5K Run1M Walk

From $12 Open

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4th Annual Shamong Turkey Trot

Sat, Nov 14 · Shamong, NJ Shamong

Road 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk5K Run

From $15 Open

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

Sat, Nov 14 · Camden, NJ Camden

Virtual Family Fun Run 1 MileVirtual Run Registration (5K/10K/13.1)5K Registration +3

From $30 Open

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Run the Woods

Sun, Nov 15 · Oak Ridge, NJ Oak Ridge

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

From $25 Open

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Run the Vineyards - Cork High & Bottle Deep - Half Marathon

Sun, Nov 15 · Williamstown, NJ Williamstown

Road Half Marathon

From $78 Open

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Kings Grant Turkey Trot 5K

Sat, Nov 21 · Marlton, NJ Marlton

Road Kings Grant Turkey Trot

From $20 Open

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Hoboken's Annual Turkey Trot 5K

Sat, Nov 21 · Hoboken, NJ Hoboken

Road 1 Mile Fun Run5K

From $20 Open

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Tom O'Reilly Turkey Trot 5k

Sat, Nov 21 · Somerset, NJ Somerset

Road 1 Mile Fun RunTom O'Reilly Turkey Trot 5kBoth Events Bundle

From $20 Open

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FEAR Trail Fest 2026

Sun, Nov 22 · Morristown, NJ Morristown

Trail FEAR Trail Fest 2026

From $50 Open

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

Sun, Nov 22 · Englishtown, NJ Englishtown

Road 5k Race10K RaceHalf Marathon +3

From $50 Open

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Racin' for Bacon 4 Miler and Pup Strut

Sun, Nov 22 · Cranford, NJ Cranford

Road Racin for Bacon 2k Pup StrutRacin for Bacon 4 miler

From $25 Open

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Wobble 'til You Gobble 5k

Thu, Nov 26 · Hainesport, NJ Hainesport

Road 5k

From $15 Open

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2026 CEA/Johanna Foods Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Flemington, NJ Flemington

Virtual 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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The Chatham Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Chatham, NJ Chatham

Road 1 Mile Fun Run5K Race

From $20 Open

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Moorestown Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Moorestown, NJ Moorestown

Road In Person One Mile Fun Run/WalkIn Person 5K

From $10 Open

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Jersey City's Turkey Day 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run

Thu, Nov 26 · Jersey City, NJ Jersey City

Road Turkey Trot 5K1 Mile Fun Run

From $20 Open

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

Thu, Nov 26 · Clark, NJ Clark

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

From $35 Open

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Bayonne Turkey Trot 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run

Thu, Nov 26 · Bayonne, NJ Bayonne

Road Turkey Trot 5K1 Mile Fun Run

From $10 Open

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Williamstown Turkey Trot 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · Williamstown, NJ Williamstown

Road Williamstown Turkey Trot 5K Run

From $30 Open

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The Racefaster Thanksgiving Day Run

Thu, Nov 26 · Glen Rock, NJ Glen Rock

Virtual Kids Fun RunThe Racefaster Thanksgiving Day RunVirtual 5k Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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

Sat, Nov 28 · Camden, NJ Camden

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

From $30 Open

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Coffee Lovers Run 5K/10K/13.1 PHILADELPHIA

Sat, Nov 28 · Camden, NJ Camden

Virtual 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

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun RunVirtual Run Registration5K Registration +3

From $30 Open

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

Sat, Nov 28 · Camden, NJ Camden

Virtual Family Fun Run 1 MileVirtual Run Registration (5K/10K/13.1)5K Registration +3

From $30 Open

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Navesink Challenge 12k & 5k

Sun, Nov 29 · Middletown, NJ Middletown

Road 5K Race12K Race

From $34 Open Closing Soon

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3rd Annual DUCK DONUT HOLIDAY 5K AND 2K PUP STRUT

Sun, Nov 29 · Parsippany, NJ Parsippany

Road 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

Road 12/6 Cranford Santa Donut 5K

From $30 Open

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Haddonfield Snowflake Run

Sat, Dec 5 · Haddonfield, NJ Haddonfield

Road 5k Run/Walk

From $20 Open

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Elf 'N' Cocoa 8K/5K & 1 Mile Fun Run

Sun, Dec 6 · West Deptford, NJ West Deptford

Road 1 Mile Kids Run5K8K Run

From $30 Open

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2026 Montclair Doughnut Run

Sun, Dec 6 · Montclair, NJ Montclair

Road 5K Doughnut RunDoughnut Dash (for Kids)

From $25 Open

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Run for Breast Cancer 5K/10K/13.1 PHILADELPHIA

Sat, Dec 12 · Camden, NJ Camden

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

From $30 Open

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Run for Breast Cancer 5K/10K/13.1 NEW JERSEY

Sat, Dec 12 · Camden, NJ Camden

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

From $30 Open

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Hoboken's Jingle Bell 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run

Sat, Dec 12 · Hoboken, NJ Hoboken

Road 5K1 Mile Fun Run

From $20 Open

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Frosty Looper

Sun, Dec 13 · Pennsauken, NJ Pennsauken

Road 8 Hour

From $90 Open

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The Run Before Christmas - SantaCon 8k

Sat, Dec 19 · Clinton, NJ Clinton

Road 8(ish)K

From $45 Open

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Reindeer Run 5k / Kids Fun Run

Sat, Dec 19 · Egg Harbor City, NJ Egg Harbor City

Road Kids Fun Run5K Run

From $20 Open

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A Merry Christmas Run 5K/10K/13.1 PHILADELPHIA

Sat, Dec 26 · Camden, NJ Camden

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

From $30 Open

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A Merry Christmas Run 5K/10K/13.1 NEW JERSEY

Sat, Dec 26 · Camden, NJ Camden

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

From $30 Open

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2027 New Years 3/6 Mile Run & Pup Strut

Fri, Jan 1 · Hamilton Township, NJ Hamilton Township

Road 2027 NEW YEAR'S 1Mile Pup Strut2027 New Years 3 Mile run2027 New Years 6 Mile run

From $30 Open

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