Running Races in New Jersey — 2026

There are 541 running races in New Jersey in 2026 across 253 cities. The next upcoming race is the Alpine Hill Climb in Alpine on June 19. Popular distances include 5K races, half marathons, 10K races.

Red, White & Blue 5K

Sun, Jun 28 · Clark, NJ Clark

Road Red, White & Blue 5K

From $17.76 Open Closing Soon

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2nd Annual Brigantine Firecracker 5k

Sun, Jun 28 · Brigantine, NJ Brigantine

Road Firecracker 1 Mile "Dog Friendly" WalkFirecracker 5K

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Wildwood Crest Patriotic 5K Beach Run

Fri, Jul 3 · Wildwood Crest, NJ Wildwood Crest

Road 5K Run

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Ventnor Mile and Independence Day Run

Fri, Jul 3 · Ventnor City, NJ Ventnor City

Road 1 Mile Run

From $20 Open

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Pitman Freedom Four Miler Run

Sat, Jul 4 · Pitman,, NJ Pitman,

Virtual 4 Miler Run4 Miler Virtual Run

From $12.5 Open

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Glen Rock Tribute Run 5K - July 4th, 2026

Sat, Jul 4 · Glen Rock, NJ Glen Rock

Road Kids Fun Run5k Run

From $25 Open

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Northfield's 4th of July Connolly Memorial Mile

Sat, Jul 4 · Northfield, NJ Northfield

Road 1 Mile RunShirt Only (NOT Running)

From $10 Open

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July 4th Run 5K/10K/13.1 PHILADELPHIA

Sat, Jul 4 · Camden, NJ Camden

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

From $30 Open

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Run for Chocolate 5K/10K/13.1 PHILADELPHIA

Sat, Jul 4 · Camden, NJ Camden

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun Run5K RegistrationVirtual Run Registration +3

From $30 Open

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Firecracker 5k

Sat, Jul 4 · Barnegat, NJ Barnegat

Road Firecracker 5K400m Fun Run

From $5 Open

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Riverton 4th of July Bill Oliver 5K Race & 1 Mile Run for Fun

Sat, Jul 4 · Riverton, NJ Riverton

Virtual 1 Mile Run for FunVIRTUAL Riverton 4th of July Bill Oliver 5K RaceRiverton 4th of July Bill Oliver 5K Race

From $10 Open

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A Revolutionary Celebration Run

Sat, Jul 4 · Piscataway, NJ Piscataway

Road Freedom 5k

From $0 Open

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Evesham Township Police Foundation's Marlton 4th of July 5K

Sat, Jul 4 · Marlton, NJ Marlton

Road 1 Mile5K Run5K Walk

From $40 Open

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5K Race for Recovery 4th of July

Sat, Jul 4 · Central Park of Morris County, Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ Central Park of Morris County, Parsippany-Troy Hills

Virtual 2 Mile Freedom WalkVIP 5K Package5K Race +2

From $8 Open

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Township of Wall Firecracker 5

Sat, Jul 4 · Wall Township, NJ Wall Township

Road 5 Mile5 Mile Racewalk

From $35 Open

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Red, White & Blueberry Dash

Sat, Jul 4 · Hammonton, NJ Hammonton

Road 1 Mile Run

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Milltown Knights of Columbus July 4th 5K Run

Sat, Jul 4 · Milltown, NJ Milltown

Road Fun Run (1 Mile) In-PersonMilltown Knights of Columbus July 4th 5K Run

From $10 Open

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The American Mile

Sat, Jul 4 · Longport, NJ Longport

Road 1 Mile RunShirt Only (NOT Running)

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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July 4th Run 5K/10K/13.1 NEW JERSEY

Sat, Jul 4 · Camden, NJ Camden

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

From $30 Open

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Woodstown Firecracker 5K

Sat, Jul 4 · Pilesgrove, NJ Pilesgrove

Road Sparkler 1 mile Fun Run/WalkFirecracker 5k

From $10 Open

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Haddon Heights FireCracker 5k

Sat, Jul 4 · Haddon Heights, NJ Haddon Heights

Road Firecracker 5k

From $30 Open

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Berlin Parade 5K

Sat, Jul 4 · Berlin, NJ Berlin

Road 1 Mile Walk5K

From $25 Open

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

Sat, Jul 4 · Camden, NJ Camden

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun Run5K RegistrationVirtual Run Registration +3

From $30 Open

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4th of July Run Through Maplewood

Sat, Jul 4 · Maplewood, NJ Maplewood

Road 4th of July Run Through Maplewood

From $35 Open

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Leonia Run 4 Fun 2026

Sat, Jul 4 · Leonia, NJ Leonia

Road Around the Block1 Mile5K Walk/Run

From $30 Open

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Red Wine and Blueberry 5k Run

Sun, Jul 5 · Egg Harbor City, NJ Egg Harbor City

Road Kids Fun Run5K Run

From $20 Open

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Lake Takanassee Summer Series

Mon, Jul 6 · Long Branch, NJ Long Branch

Road 1 mile Kids Race on 7/131 mile Kids Race on 7/201 mile Kids Race on 7/27 +8

From $5 Open

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Trail Night NJ

Wed, Jul 8 · West Orange, NJ West Orange

Road Kids Trail Run5K Open Trail Run

From $15 Open

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DQ Triathlon, Duathlon, Aquabike, Aquathlon, & *NEW* Super Sprint Triathlon at Vincentown *#

Sat, Jul 11 · Vincentown, NJ Vincentown

Triathlon AquathlonSuper Sprint TriathlonTriathlon +4

From $65 Open

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Pier to Pier Challenge Swim & 5k Run

Sat, Jul 11 · Wildwood, NJ Wildwood

Road 1/4 Mile Kids Swim1 Mile Kids Run1 Mile Swim +1

From $20 Open

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Tribe Fitness Challenge: Stadium

Sat, Jul 11 · Lakewood, NJ Lakewood

OCR Kids RaceElite Doubles4 Team Relay +3

From $30 Open

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Half Marathon Training Program

Sat, Jul 11 · Spring Lake, NJ Spring Lake

Road Half Marathon Training ProgramHalf Marathon Training Program

From $40 Open 80 spots left

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Neck of the Woods Brew Run

Sat, Jul 11 · Pitman, NJ Pitman

Road NOTW Brew Run 5K

From $26.5 Open

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Project Purple Pretzel Run

Sun, Jul 12 · Cranford, NJ Cranford

Road Project Purple Pretzel Run 5K

From $35 Open

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Run the Vineyards - Rock the Night Away 5K

Tue, Jul 14 · Hammonton, NJ Hammonton

Road 5K

From $44 Open

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Woodbridge 5K & Pizza Extravaganza!

Wed, Jul 15 · Sewaren, NJ Sewaren

Road 5K

From $25 Open

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Morristown Corporate Classic 5K

Thu, Jul 16 · Morristown, NJ Morristown

Road Morristown Corporate Classic 5K

From $45 Open

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Big Bang Mile and Science Festival

Sat, Jul 18 · Holmdel, NJ Holmdel

Road Coach Mel Ullmeyer High School and Middle School MileMasters Men (ages 40-49) MileMasters Women (ages 50+) Mile +8

From $0 Open 70 spots left

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TRI Mountain Lake

Sat, Jul 18 · Liberty Township, NJ Liberty Township

Triathlon Tri Mountain Lake Sprint Triathlon INDIVIDUALTRI Mountain Lake RELAY team of TWOAQUA BIKE +1

From $50 Open Closing Soon 30 spots left

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Summer Freezing Cold Hash Run at the Shark River July 18, 2026

Sat, Jul 18 · Neptune, NJ Neptune

Kenneth Vercammen

From $15 Open

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Sun and Sand 5K

Sat, Jul 18 · North Wildwood, NJ North Wildwood

Road Sun and Sand 1 Mile WalkSun and Sand 5K, Law Enforcement, EMT, Firefighters and LifeguardsSun and Sand 5K

From $20 Open

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Hunger Hero 5k: The 250th Anniversary Special

Sat, Jul 18 · Belvidere, NJ Belvidere

Road 5k Run

From $40 Open

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Sandy Sprint Sea Isle City

Sat, Jul 18 · Sea Isle City, NJ Sea Isle City

Road Sandy Sprint Sea Isle City Fun WalkSandy Sprint Sea Isle City 5K Run- Children 12 and UnderSandy Sprint Sea Isle City 5K Run

From $30 Open

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Avalon Beach Classic 5K Run/2Mile Walk/Kids 2K and 1K Fun Run

Sun, Jul 19 · Avalon, NJ Avalon

Road BEACH CLASSIC 1K FUN RUNBeach Classic 2 Mile WalkBEACH CLASSIC 2K FUN RUN +1

From $20 Open

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Lake Lenape Tri/Aqua/Du

Sun, Jul 19 · Mays Landing, NJ Mays Landing

Triathlon DuathlonDuathlon RelaySprint Tri +3

From $80 Open

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White Meadow Lake Festival 5k

Sun, Jul 19 · Rockaway, NJ Rockaway

Road 5k Pre-Registration

From $40 Open

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Hamilton Farm Golf Club

Mon, Jul 20 · Gladstone, NJ Gladstone

Participant Registration

From $1500 Open 100 spots left

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Pole Vault Camp

Tue, Jul 21 · Demarest, NJ Demarest

Two Weeks (Four Sessions)Six Weeks (12 Sessions)Four Weeks (Eight Sessions)

From $130 Open

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Holly Jolly July Jog

Wed, Jul 22 · Glassboro, NJ Glassboro

Road 5K Holly Jog

From $28 Open

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Light up the Knight - Night of 3200s

Wed, Jul 22 · Rockaway, NJ Rockaway

Road 400 Meter Fun Run1600 Youth Mile3200 - Under the Lights

From $5 Open

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