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.

BLUE 5K RUN

Sun, Oct 18 · Woodland Park, NJ Woodland Park

Road BLUE 5K RUN

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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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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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St. Charles Cheer

Mon, Oct 19 · Cinnaminson, NJ Cinnaminson

K - 8th Grade Cheer1st - 8th Grade Cheer

From $100 Open Closing Soon

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Running for Children's Rights to Both Parents - 10 of 50 Half Marathons in 50 States - New Jersey

Mon, Oct 19 · Atlantic City, NJ Atlantic City

Virtual 5K (Virtual)10K (Virtual)1/2 Marathon (Virtual) +1

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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Fairton Christian Center Academy Fall Fest Family Fun'd Run

Fri, Oct 23 · Fairton, NJ Fairton

Order a Lunch - Meatball SubOrder a Lunch - Turkey SubOrder a Lunch - Acai Bowl

From $12 Open Closing Soon

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Newton Pride Monster Dash 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Newton, NJ Newton

Road Newton Pride Monster Dash 1 M Fun Run - ALL AGESNewton Pride Monster Dash 5K

From $10 Open

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Mayor's Challenge 5K + 1 Mile Costume Fun Run

Sat, Oct 24 · Red Bank, NJ Red Bank

Road 1 Mile Fun Run5K Fitness Walk5K Run

From $20 Open

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GR8FUL4LIFE 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 24 · Colts Neck, NJ Colts Neck

Road GR8FUL4LIFE 1 Mile WalkGR8FUL4LIFE 5K RunGR8FUL4LIFE 5K Walk

From $30 Open

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The Skeleton Run

Sat, Oct 24 · Oceanport, NJ Oceanport

Road 5KAfter Party Only

From $20 Open

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Monster Dash 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Point Pleasant Beach, NJ Point Pleasant Beach

Road 1M Fun Run5K Run/WalkTShirt Purchase ONLY

From $20 Open

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Hot Mess Trail Races

Sat, Oct 24 · Pittsgrove, NJ Pittsgrove

Ultra 6 HOURHALF MARATHON

From $65 Open

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Holiday Hustle 5K- A festive 5K with a sweet finish

Sat, Oct 24 · Ridgefield Park, NJ Ridgefield Park

Road 5K Run or Run/Walk

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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"Hustle For The House" - 5K Run & 1 Mile Walk

Sat, Oct 24 · Pennsauken, NJ Pennsauken

Road 1 Mile Walk5K Race

From $30 Open

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Meadows Miler

Sat, Oct 24 · Pennington, NJ Pennington

Virtual Fun Run (Virtual)Fun Run (In-Person)5K (In-Person) +5

From $15 Open

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Run and Walk As ONE

Sat, Oct 24 · West Windsor, NJ West Windsor

Road Walk As OneRun As One

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Heartfulness NJ 5K Run and Walk

Sat, Oct 24 · West Windsor Township, NJ West Windsor Township

Road Heartfulness NJ 5K RunHeartfulness NJ 5K Walk

From $25 Open

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The Valley 5K Walk and Run

Sat, Oct 24 · Norwood, NJ Norwood

Road Kids Sprint ChallengeI Mile ChallengeThe Valley 5K Walk and Run

From $5 Open Closing Soon

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Holly City Family Center Splash & Dash - Indoor Aquathlon

Sat, Oct 24 · Millville, NJ Millville

Triathlon Wave 2Wave 1Wave 3 +2

From $35 Open 8 spots left

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Trick or Trot 5K & 1 Mile Walk

Sat, Oct 24 · Mullica Hill, NJ Mullica Hill

Road 1 Mile WalkTrick or Trot 5K Run

From $20 Open

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5K for Pizza: Seaside Heights

Sat, Oct 24 · Seaside Heights, NJ Seaside Heights

Road 5K for Pizza: Seaside Heights

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Delanco River Run

Sat, Oct 24 · Delanco, NJ Delanco

Road Delanco River 5K Run

From $30 Open

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Run for Shelter with Habitat for Humanity - 5k

Sat, Oct 24 · Pennsauken, NJ Pennsauken

Road Run for Shelter 5k

From $35 Open

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5Knights 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Washington, NJ Washington

Road 5Kights 5K Run/Walk

From $20 Open

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5K Race for Recovery on the Boardwalk

Sat, Oct 24 · Ocean Grove, NJ Ocean Grove

Virtual 2 Mile Family Walk5K RaceVIP 5K Package +3

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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Newton Pride Monster Dash 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Newton, NJ Newton

Road Newton Pride Monster Dash 5K

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Boooo-mfield 5k presented by 23 Skidoo Cafe

Sat, Oct 24 · Bloomfield, NJ Bloomfield

Road Kids Halloween Dash (~1/2 Mile)5K Run/Walk/Jog

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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5K Walk/Run for Education!

Sat, Oct 24 · West Long Branch, NJ West Long Branch

Road 5K Walk/Run for Education!FOR STUDENTS ONLY, SAGE/WAGE 5K Walk/RunFOR STUDENTS ONLY, 5K Walk/Run for Education! +2

From $5 Open

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Run the Vineyards 5 Miler at Bellview Winery

Sat, Oct 24 · Landisville, NJ Landisville

Road 5 Miler

From $46 Open

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St Cecilia's LIFE Runners' THOMAS A HALTIGAN MEMORIAL PRO-LIFE 5K

Sun, Oct 25 · Morris Plains, NJ Morris Plains

Road St Cecilia's LIFE Runners' THOMAS A HALTIGAN MEMORIAL PRO-LIFE 5K

From $35 Open

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27th Walk 4 Mom

Sun, Oct 25 · Cranford, NJ Cranford

Road Walk 4 MomFun Run- 12 years & under

From $25 Open

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JSRC Deal Trick or Trot

Sun, Oct 25 · Deal, NJ Deal

Road Harry Drazin 4 Mile Memorial Race Walk5k Run/WalkPet Walk +1

From $15 Open

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LBI Halloween Hustle 5K Fundraiser

Sun, Oct 25 · Surf City, NJ Surf City

Road Halloween Hustle 5K Run/Walk FundraiserHalloween Hustle - Little Monsters Dash! (Kids) Fundraiser

From $8 Open

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SomerStrong 5K,10K, fun walk, kids fun run (Halloween-themed) and Trunk or Treat

Sun, Oct 25 · Bridgewater, NJ Bridgewater

Virtual Liesure WalkSomer$trong 5K (USATF members)Somer$trong 5K (USATF NON-members) +6

From $0 Open

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Englewood Cliffs 5K

Sun, Oct 25 · Englewood Cliffs, NJ Englewood Cliffs

Road Fun Run5K

From $15 Open

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Fast Track To A Cure New Jersey

Sun, Oct 25 · Lincroft, NJ Lincroft

Virtual Fast Track For A Cure 5K WalkFast Track For A Cure 5K RunFast Track For A Cure Virtual Participant +1

From $30 Open

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Spooktacular 5K and Fun Run

Sun, Oct 25 · Fair Lawn, NJ Fair Lawn

Road Fun RunSpooktacular 5K

From $15 Open

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Barnyard Squatch 5K

Sun, Oct 25 · Hope, NJ Hope

Trail 5K

From $40 Open

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Third Annual Butterfly Run

Sun, Oct 25 · Collingswood, NJ Collingswood

Road 3rd Annual Butterfly Run

From $25 Open

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HoBOOken 5K Race - USATF Certified Course

Sun, Oct 25 · Hoboken, NJ Hoboken

Virtual In-Person — 5K RunnerVirtual — 5K RunnerKids — In-Person Race +1

From $10 Open

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Miles For Smiles: 3.1 for 31

Sun, Oct 25 · Ridgewood, NJ Ridgewood

Virtual Kids Fun Run5K Run5K - Students +2

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Kean University Breast Cancer Awareness 5K

Sun, Oct 25 · Union, NJ Union

Road Breast Cancer 5k

From $45 Open

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HomeFront's Halloween Run, Walk, and Family Fun

Sun, Oct 25 · Princeton, NJ Princeton

Road HomeFront 1 Mile WalkHomeFront HALLOWEEN 5K RunPreschooler 100 Yard Pumpkin Dash

From $10 Open Closing Soon 100 spots left

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Strides for Education Hybrid 5K Run/Walk

Sun, Oct 25 · Morris Plains, NJ Morris Plains

Virtual Strides for Education Kids' Fun RunStrides for Education Virtual 5K Run/WalkStrides for Education 5K Run/Walk (18yrs & up) +1

From $10 Open

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Somers Point Halloween 5k

Thu, Oct 29 · Somers Point, NJ Somers Point

Open

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3rd Annual Patriot 5K - Halloween Edition

Sat, Oct 31 · Stanhope, NJ Stanhope

Road 2nd Annual Patriot 5K3rd Annual Patriot 5K - Halloween Edition

From $35 Open

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Tomorrows Children's Fund 11th Annual Join Hands 5K

Sat, Oct 31 · Ridgewood, NJ Ridgewood

Virtual 11th Annual Tomorrows Children's Fund Join Hands 5K - In person WALK ONLY11th Annual Tomorrows Children's Fund Join Hands 5K - Virtual11th Annual Tomorrows Children's Fund Join Hands 5K - In person RUN +1

From $5 Open

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PB&J Fuel Run 5K/10K/13.1 NEW JERSEY

Sat, Oct 31 · 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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The NJ Halloween Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K

Sat, Oct 31 · Ridgefield Park, NJ Ridgefield Park

Virtual 5K RaceVirtual 5KVirtual 10K +3

From $50 Open

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PB&J Fuel Run 5K/10K/13.1 PHILADELPHIA

Sat, Oct 31 · 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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