Running Races in New Jersey — 2026

There are 525 running races in New Jersey in 2026 across 246 cities. The next upcoming race is the Coffee Lovers Run 5K/10K/13.1 NEW JERSEY in Camden on October 10. Popular distances include 5K races, half marathons, 10K races.

Maple Shade Color Run

Sat, Oct 17 · Maple Shade, NJ Maple Shade

Road 1.4 Mile Color Run/Walk

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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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Ocean Parks 5k (Joe Palaia Park)

Sat, Oct 17 · Ocean, NJ Ocean

Road 5K

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

Sat, Oct 17 · Haddonfield, NJ Haddonfield

Road Fort Mercer 5KJonas Cattell 10-mile Run

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Camden County Run for the Heroes 2 Mile Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 17 · Merchantville, NJ Merchantville

Road Camden County Run for the Heroes 2 Mile Run/Walk

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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CompleteCare Foundation Halloween Bone Run & Walk

Sat, Oct 17 · Pittsgrove, NJ Pittsgrove

Road Howl-O-Ween Dog Walk5K Run8K Run +1

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Shark Run 5K and Kids Shark Color Fun Run

Sat, Oct 17 · Bay Head, NJ Bay Head

Road Kids Shark Color Fun RunShark Run 5K

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CROSS Town 5K Walk/Run & Craft Show

Sat, Oct 17 · Delran, NJ Delran

Road 5K Walker/RunnerCraft Show Vendor

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

Sat, Oct 17 · Atlantic City, NJ Atlantic City

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

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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3DPT Oktoberfest 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run

Sat, Oct 17 · Medford, NJ Medford

Road 3DPT 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk3DPT Oktoberfest 5K

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5th Annual Octoberfest 5K

Sat, Oct 17 · Haddonfield, NJ Haddonfield

Road 5K XC Run

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2nd Annual NJ4S Color Blast Fun Run/Walk 2026

Sat, Oct 17 · Glenwood, NJ Glenwood

Open Closing Soon

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

Sat, Oct 17 · Ocean Grove, NJ Ocean Grove

Virtual Virtual Student WalkerAdult WalkerStudent Walker +7

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Ian's Run

Sat, Oct 17 · West Deptford, NJ West Deptford

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

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Harrington Park Fall Spectacular - 24th Annual

Sat, Oct 17 · Harrington Park, NJ Harrington Park

Road Mile Fun Run5k Run/WalkKiddie Dash

From $5 Open Closing Soon

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RUN LSP - Costume Edition

Sat, Oct 17 · Jersey City, NJ Jersey City

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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

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

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Living Word Church Fall Fest 5k

Sat, Oct 17 · Union, NJ Union

Road Living Word Church Fall Fest 5k

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Pat's Miles for Moms

Sat, Oct 17 · Roselle, NJ Roselle

Road 5K Run/WalkKids Dash

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Union Beach 5K

Sat, Oct 17 · Union Beach, NJ Union Beach

Road 5K

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RunThrough Hoboken 5k & 10k

Sat, Oct 17 · Hoboken, NJ Hoboken

Road 5k10k

From $43.63 Open Closing Soon

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Superhero Sprint

Sat, Oct 17 · Flemington, NJ Flemington

Road Superhero Sprint

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Garden State Showcase #1

Sun, Oct 18 · Somerset, NJ Somerset

Road 500m Dash3000m300m Dash +2

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Main Street Half Marathon & 4 Miler - Hunterdon

Sun, Oct 18 · Clinton, NJ Clinton

Road 4 MileHalf Marathon

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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4th Annual Chesterfield FALL Terrain 5K

Sun, Oct 18 · Chesterfield, NJ Chesterfield

Road Fun Dash/RunChesterfield 5k Run/Walk

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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9th Annual Breaking the Chain Through Education 5K

Sun, Oct 18 · Metuchen, NJ Metuchen

Road 9th ANNUAL BREAKING THE CHAIN THROUGH EDUCATION 5K

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Run the Vineyards - Down the Shore 5K

Sun, Oct 18 · Cape May, NJ Cape May

Road 5K

From $42 Open Closing Soon

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Mayor's Day 5K Run/Walk

Sun, Oct 18 · Union Township, NJ Union Township

Road Mayor's Day 5K Run/Walk

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Hot Chili Challenge 8 Mile Trail Run, 5K & Kids Fun Run

Sun, Oct 18 · Andover, NJ Andover

Road Hot Chili Challenge 5K RunHot Chili Challenge 8 Mile Trail RunHot Chili Challenge Kids Fun Run

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Everybody's Run Fest at Liberty State Park

Sun, Oct 18 · Jersey City, NJ Jersey City

Road 10K Race 🏅Half Marathon 🏅5K Race 🏅

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Watchung Walks for BreastCancer.Org

Sun, Oct 18 · Watchung, NJ Watchung

Watchung Walks for Breast Cancer

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Millburn-Short Hills First Aid Squad 5K Race

Sun, Oct 18 · Millburn, NJ Millburn

Road 5K-TIMED5K-UNTIMEDFamily Fun Run/Walk (Ages 12 and Under)

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Mayor Talarico's 2nd Annual Breast Cancer Walk

Sun, Oct 18 · Maple Shade, NJ Maple Shade

Mayor Talarico's 2nd Annual Breast Cancer Walk

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Clinton Road Zombie Run

Sun, Oct 18 · Oak Ridge, NJ Oak Ridge

Road Zombie Crawl5k Run10k Run

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11th Annual New Beginnings for Tomorrow 5K Run/Walk

Sun, Oct 18 · Fairfield, NJ Fairfield

Road 1 Mile Fun run/walk11th Annual 5K Run

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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12th Annual Let's Move Day 5K Run/Walk/100M Dash

Sun, Oct 18 · Wayne, NJ Wayne

Road Let's Move Day 5K

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Achilles New Jersey Hope & Possibility 2026 - In Loving Memory of Kenny Franco Jr.

Sun, Oct 18 · Rochelle Park, NJ Rochelle Park

Road Achilles NJ Hope & Possibility 4 MilerAchilles NJ Hope & Possibility -Distance TBDAchilles NJ Hope & Possibility 5k +1

From $45 Open Closing Soon

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Black & Yellow 5K-Southern Regional Class of 2030 Fundraiser

Sun, Oct 18 · Manahawkin, NJ Manahawkin

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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Essex County Turtle Back Zoo Penguin Waddle

Sun, Oct 18 · West Orange, NJ West Orange

Road Penguin Waddle (13+ Years Old)Penguin Waddle (2-12 Years Old)Official Spectator Pass

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Stokelan Estate Haunted Wine Run 5k

Sun, Oct 18 · Medford, NJ Medford

Road Volunteer and Run 7:30am to 9:00am5K

From $15 Open Closing Soon 10 spots left

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Maple Shade Mayor Talarico's 2nd Annual Wellness Campaign Cancer Walk

Sun, Oct 18 · Maple Shade, NJ Maple Shade

Open Closing Soon

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Fanwood 5K Pizza Run & Family Fun Run

Sun, Oct 18 · Fanwood, NJ Fanwood

Road 1 Mile Family Fun Run5K Pizza Run

From $9 Open Closing Soon

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Main Street Donuts Belmar Donut Run

Sun, Oct 18 · Belmar, NJ Belmar

Road Main Street Donut Chase 5K

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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BLUE 5K RUN

Sun, Oct 18 · Woodland Park, NJ Woodland Park

Road BLUE 5K RUN

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Paws & Soles Saving Lives with Strides 5K & 10K Run/Walk- Benefiting the Friends of Somerset Regional Animal Shelter

Sun, Oct 18 · Bridgewater, NJ Bridgewater

Road 5K Run/Walk Human + 1 Dog5K Run/Walk Human Entry5K Run/Walk Kids Age 10 and Under Entry +2

From $12 Open Closing Soon

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Little Falls Spooky Sprint 5K

Sun, Oct 18 · Little Falls, NJ Little Falls

Road Little Falls Spooky Sprint 5K

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Bridges 5K 2026 - Race To End Homelessness

Sun, Oct 18 · Summit, NJ Summit

Road Kids Fun Run5K Participant

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Move for Marybeth 2026

Sun, Oct 18 · East Brunswick, NJ East Brunswick

Virtual 38 Mile Bike Ride - IllinoisBike Ride - Lock Haven, PennsylvaniaYour Virtual Activity for Move for Marybeth 2026 +1

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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

Sun, Oct 18 · Wall, NJ Wall

Road Adult RegistrationFirst Responders & Military RegistrationChild Registration 12 & Under +1

From $5 Open Closing Soon

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Glasstown Boos and Brews 10k/5k/Beer Mile

Sun, Oct 18 · Millville, NJ Millville

Road Beer Mile5k10k

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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