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.

GNI Center for Chiari and Syringomyelia - 5K Run, Walk, and Roll

Sat, May 16 · Cherry Hill, NJ Cherry Hill

Road GNI Center for Chiari and Syringomyelia - 5K Run, Walk, and Roll

From $40 Open

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Cardio for Cosmo Memorial 5K/1Mile

Sat, May 16 · Burlington, NJ Burlington

Road 1 Mile5K

From $25 Open

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Greta's Run 5K & Memory Walk

Sun, May 17 · Westfield, NJ Westfield

Virtual Greta's Run 5KVirtual 5K5K with Stroller +2

From $15 Open

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Demarest 5K

Sun, May 17 · Demarest, NJ Demarest

Road Demarest 5K OnlyPrincipal's Challenge (includes 5K) CRS/LLE/DMS Students: $60 per Individual Child, or $130 Family Value Rate (3 - 5 family members)

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Roar And Walk / Run 5K

Sun, May 17 · Piscataway, NJ Piscataway

Road Roar And Walk / Run 5K

From $50 Open

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Rage Run: 5K for PPMNJ

Sun, May 17 · South Orange, NJ South Orange

Road Rage Run: 5K for PPMNJRage Run, Walk, or Roll: 1 Mile for PPMNJ

From $25 Open

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Cranford Pizza Run 5K

Sun, May 17 · Cranford, NJ Cranford

Road Cranford Pizza 5K

From $30 Open

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Vernon 5k In Memory of Adrienn Kovacs

Sun, May 17 · Vernon, NJ Vernon

Road Kids MileVernon 5k In Memory of Adrienn Kovacs

From $25 Open

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The Jersey City Spring Half Marathon, 10K, 5K

Sun, May 17 · Jersey City, NJ Jersey City

Road 5k10kHALF

From $50 Open

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Kiwimbi 5k/10k Run-Walk

Sun, May 17 · Bridgewater, NJ Bridgewater

Virtual 5K Fun Walk5K10K +1

From $25 Open

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Code 5k: Answering the Call

Sun, May 17 · Mountainside, NJ Mountainside

Road Code 5k: Answering the Call - Kids Fun RunCode 5k: Answering the Call - 5k RunCode 5k: Answering the Call - 5k Walk

From $20 Open

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Walk4Friends

Sun, May 17 · Marlboro, NJ Marlboro

Walk4Friends 2026

From $0 Open

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NJT 5K Run

Sun, May 17 · Clark, NJ Clark

Road NJT 5K Run

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Making Tracks for South 5K

Sun, May 17 · Lambertville, NJ Lambertville

Road 2K Fitness WalkMaking Tracks for South 5K Run

From $20 Open Closing Soon 100 spots left

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MRCC/Trail Conference 5K

Sun, May 17 · Mahwah, NJ Mahwah

Road 3K Walk5K Run

From $30 Open

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Walk the Talk 5K Run & 1 Mile Walk

Sun, May 17 · West Deptford, NJ West Deptford

Road 1 Mile Walk5K Kids (12 & under)5K

From $25 Open

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Friends of TJ 5K Fun Run

Sun, May 17 · Wyckoff, NJ Wyckoff

Road Friends of TJ 5K Fun Run

From $35 Open

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9th Annual Om Memorial 5K Run and 1 Mile Walk

Sun, May 17 · Monroe Township, NJ Monroe Township

Road Om Memorial 1 Mile WalkOm Memorial 5K Run

From $12 Open Closing Soon

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2026 Geo Foundation 4th Annual 5K Run & 1 Mile Walk

Sun, May 17 · Bloomfield, NJ Bloomfield

Road Sign up

From $75 Open

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Legal Runaround 5K, 3K Poker Walk, & Kids Dashes

Thu, May 21 · Bridgewater, NJ Bridgewater

Road 3K Poker Walk5K RunKids Dashes

From $6 Open Closing Soon

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The Spring Lake 5 Mile Run

Fri, May 22 · Spring Lake, NJ Spring Lake

Road Spring Lake 5 Mile RaceKids' Races

From $20 Open

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Memorial Day Run 5K/10K/13.1 PHILADELPHIA

Sat, May 23 · 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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Run for Mental Health 5K/10K/13.1 PHILADELPHIA

Sat, May 23 · Camden, NJ Camden

Virtual Family Fun Run 1 Mile5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt)5K Registration +3

From $30 Open

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The Garden State Twilight

Sat, May 23 · Somerset, NJ Somerset

Road The Mile3000m400m IH +6

From $30 Open

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Mommy B Crusaders Youth 5K Run & 1-Mile Walk

Sat, May 23 · Thorofare, NJ Thorofare

Road 1 Mile Fun Walk5K Run

From $35 Open

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YOU THIRSTY 5K (EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION)

Sat, May 23 · Pennsauken, NJ Pennsauken

Road You Thirsty 5k

From $38 Open

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North Jersey Pop Warner Memorial Day 5K Run/Walk

Sat, May 23 · Roselle, NJ Roselle

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Memorial Day Run 5K/10K/13.1 NEW JERSEY

Sat, May 23 · 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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Run for Mental Health 5K/10K/13.1 NEW JERSEY

Sat, May 23 · 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 to Remember

Sun, May 24 · Wildwood, NJ Wildwood

Road 1Mile5K

From $30 Open

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Kenny Wayland Memorial 5K & 10K Run

Sun, May 24 · Ventnor City, NJ Ventnor City

Road Fun Walk (1 MILE)5K10K

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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North Brunswick Memorial Day 5K Run/ Walk

Mon, May 25 · North Brunswick, NJ North Brunswick

Road 5K Walk5K RunChildrens Dash

From $5 Open Closing Soon

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Medford Lakes Colony Memorial Day 5K Run

Mon, May 25 · Medford Lakes, NJ Medford Lakes

Road Medford Lakes Colony Memorial Day 5K

From $15 Open

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Riverside 5K Remembrance Run

Mon, May 25 · Riverside, NJ Riverside

Road Riverside 5K Remembrance Run

From $30 Open

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Spartan Spirit 5K

Sat, May 30 · Somerville, NJ Somerville

Road Spartan Spirit 5K - under 18 years oldSpartan Spirit 5K

From $25 Open

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School to Pool Dash & Splash

Sat, May 30 · Marlton, NJ Marlton

Triathlon School to Pool Dash and Splash

From $20 Open

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30th Anniversary Jersey Genesis Triathlon, Duathlon, & Aquabike #

Sat, May 30 · Port Republic, NJ Port Republic

Triathlon AquabikeTriathlon Relay 1/4 mi. SwimTriathlon 1/4 mi. Swim +4

From $110 Open

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9TH ANNUAL WAYNE ROTARY 5K

Sat, May 30 · Wayne, NJ Wayne

Road 5K Run

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Cumberland County Parks & Rec Day 5k

Sat, May 30 · Millville, NJ Millville

Road 5k

From $35 Open

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10th Annual Jaime Pinaire 5K Race & Fun Run

Sat, May 30 · Chatham, NJ Chatham

Virtual Virtual 1 Mile Fun Run1 Mile Fun RunVirtual 5K Run/Walk +1

From $20 Open

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Finish Line to the Future 5K

Sat, May 30 · Bound Brook, NJ Bound Brook

Road 5K

From $35 Open

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Mimi's Heartbeat For Hope 5K Run/ 1 Mile Walk

Sat, May 30 · Pennsville, NJ Pennsville

Road Kids Run (400 meter dash)1 Mile Walk5K Run

From $15 Open

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Rockin' Breakfast Run 5K - Step Up for The Arc of Somerset County!

Sat, May 30 · Bridgewater Township, NJ Bridgewater Township

Road 5K Run 9 am StartWalk 10:30 am Start

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Randolph Rocks 5K and 1K Fun Run

Sat, May 30 · Randolph, NJ Randolph

Virtual 1K Fun Run5K Virtual Run5K Race

From $20 Open

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Avon 5K Run/Walk

Sat, May 30 · Avon By The Sea, NJ Avon By The Sea

Road Avon 5K Wheelchair RaceAvon 5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open 25 spots left

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Trail Conference 's National Trails Day Trail-A-Thon

Sat, May 30 · Anywhere, any state, in nature!, NJ Anywhere, any state, in nature!

Virtual Trail Conference 's National Trails Day Trail-A-Thon

From $100 Open

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Lava Rocks! Sprint Triathlon - Aquabike - Saturday - May 30, 2026

Sat, May 30 · Lavallette, NJ Lavallette

Triathlon Triathlon RelayAquaBikeLava Rocks Sprint Triathlon

From $145 Open

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Get the Slack Out 5k & 8k

Sun, May 31 · Cape May Courthouse, NJ Cape May Courthouse

Road 5k8K

From $35 Open

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Girls on the Run 5K Somerville Presented by The Waldele Family Foundation

Sun, May 31 · Somerville, NJ Somerville

Road Girls on the Run 5K Somerville

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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South Orange Rescue Squad - "Sound The Siren" 5K Run / Walk & EMS Open House

Sun, May 31 · South Orange, NJ South Orange

Road 2026 "Sound The Siren" 5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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