Running Races in New Jersey — 2026

There are 546 running races in New Jersey in 2026 across 257 cities. The next upcoming race is the Alpine Hill Climb in Alpine on June 19. Popular distances include 5K races, half marathons, 10K races.

20th Annual Seedorf / McMeekin 5k Run

Sat, Aug 29 · Atlantic City, NJ Atlantic City

Road 5K

From $40 Open

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

Sat, Aug 29 · 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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Sloth Run 5K/10K/13.1 NEW JERSEY

Sat, Aug 29 · 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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Saturday in the Park Women's 5K

Sat, Aug 29 · Lincroft, NJ Lincroft

Road Women's 5K Run or WalkChildren’s Races for Boys & Girls

From $5 Open

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4th Annual StrongLikeTom

Sun, Aug 30 · Stewartsville, NJ Stewartsville

Road 5K RunWalk or Event Participant

From $35 Open

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Kiwanis 5K Kickoff

Sun, Aug 30 · Hammonton, NJ Hammonton

Road 1 Mile Walk5K

From $35 Open

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Belmar Five Mile Run

Fri, Sep 4 · Belmar, NJ Belmar

Road Belmar 5 WheelchairBelmar 5 Mile RunBelmar 5 Kid's Races

From $15 Open

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2026 Inlet Walk for Brain Cancer Research

Sat, Sep 5 · Avalon, NJ Avalon

Road 2026 Inlet Walk for Brain Cancer Research

From $25 Open

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Barn-B-Q Trail Festival

Sat, Sep 5 · Berkeley Heights, NJ Berkeley Heights

Road Designated Dude(tte) TicketLil Farm Hand Ticket (for your kiddos)All-Inclusive Barn-B-Q Trail Festival Ticket

From $19 Open

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Stop Drop and Run 5k 10k

Sat, Sep 5 · Barnegat, NJ Barnegat

Road 1 Mile Fun Run5K10K

From $10 Open

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Mercer County Half Marathon & 5k

Sun, Sep 6 · Trenton, NJ Trenton

Road Half Marathon5k

From $25 Open

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Princeton Battlefield 5K

Sun, Sep 6 · Princeton, NJ Princeton

Road 1 Mile WalkPrinceton Battlefield 5K

From $20 Open

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Pompton Lakes 5K Run

Sun, Sep 6 · Pompton Lakes, NJ Pompton Lakes

Road Pompton Lakes 5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Tim Kerr 7 Mile Island Run and TK5K Run/Walk

Sun, Sep 6 · Avalon, NJ Avalon

Road 5k Run/Walk7 Mile Island Run

From $25 Open

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Kean University: Back To School 5K

Sun, Sep 6 · Union, NJ Union

Road Back to School 5K

From $45 Open

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Run the Vineyards - William Heritage Labor Day 5K & 1 Mile Walk and 1 Mile Kids Race

Sun, Sep 6 · Mullica Hill, NJ Mullica Hill

Road 1 Mile Walk1 Mile Kids Run5K

From $30 Open

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Paterson Great Falls 5k Race 2026

Sun, Sep 6 · Paterson, NJ Paterson

Road Paterson Great Falls 5k Race 2026

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Labor Day 5K

Mon, Sep 7 · Sparta, NJ Sparta

Road Labor Day 5K - Lake Mohawk, Sparta

From $35 Open

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Stamp Out Hunger 5K | 10 K

Mon, Sep 7 · Medford, NJ Medford

Virtual Live - 1 Mile Fun Run / Walk-EventVirtual 1 MilerVirtual 5K +3

From $12 Open

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Verona Labor Day Classic

Mon, Sep 7 · Verona, NJ Verona

Road 1 Mile Fun Run / Health Walk5K Race

From $15 Open

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Tunnel to Towers National Golf Series North Jersey Golf Classic

Tue, Sep 8 · Bloomfield, NJ Bloomfield

Sponsorship: Veterans SponsorDinner OnlySponsorship: First Responder Sponsor +7

From $125 Open 5 spots left

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Lester Wright Jr. Youth XC Series

Tue, Sep 8 · Holmdel, NJ Holmdel

Road 2K - 10/182K - 10/112K - 10/25 +28

From $10 Open

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NJ FMBA Fallen Heroes 5K

Sat, Sep 12 · Lake Como, NJ Lake Como

Road Little Heroes Children's Dash (No T Shirt Included)Fallen Heroes 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk (non competitive) with a $25 No T Shirt OptionFallen Heroes 5k Run/Walk

From $10 Open

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Helene Cody Cranbury 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk

Sat, Sep 12 · Cranbury, NJ Cranbury

Road One Mile Fun Run/WalkHelene Cody Cranbury 5K Run/Walk

From $20 Open

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Hops Trot 5K - Cape May Brewing

Sat, Sep 12 · Rio Grande, NJ Rio Grande

Road 1 MILE - (10:50 AM Start Time)5K - (10:45 AM Start Time)

From $44 Open

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National Chocolate Day: Run for Chocolates 5K/10K/13.1 PHILADELPHIA

Sat, Sep 12 · Camden, NJ Camden

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun Run5K RegistrationVirtual Run Registration +3

From $30 Open

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Somerset County Operation Helping Hand: Running for Recovery 5K Run and Walk

Sat, Sep 12 · Bridgewater, NJ Bridgewater

Road 5KKIDS DASH

From $0 Open

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9/11 Memorial 5K and Kids' Run

Sat, Sep 12 · Middletown, NJ Middletown

Road Kids' Run - 1/2 mile5K Run/Walk & In Memory/Honor of Signs5K Run & Walk

From $10 Open

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Snouts and Stouts Brew Run

Sat, Sep 12 · Hammonton, NJ Hammonton

Road Snouts and Stouts Brew Run 5K

From $21.5 Open

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Shootout for Soldiers Ocean City, NJ

Sat, Sep 12 · Ocean City, NJ Ocean City

Player Registration with Game JerseyTeam RegistrationFull Field Registration

From $50 Open

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DQ Pine Barrens Olympic Triathlon, Duathlon, & Aquabike; Sprint Triathlon & Aquathlon *#

Sat, Sep 12 · Shamong, NJ Shamong

Triathlon Sprint AquathlonOlympic AquabikeSprint Triathlon +4

From $100 Open

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9/11 Heroes Run - Raritan, NJ

Sat, Sep 12 · Raritan, NJ Raritan

Road 1-Mile Run/Walk5K Ruck5K Ruck - Active Duty Military or First Responder +2

From $21 Open Closing Soon

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FallApple

Sat, Sep 12 · South Orange, NJ South Orange

Trail 5K10K13.1M +3

From $25 Open

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City Challenge Race | Jersey City

Sat, Sep 12 · Jersey City, NJ Jersey City

OCR 9:30 am Start9:15 am Start9:00 am Start +3

From $50 Open Closing Soon

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Dogs Day Out 5K Run/1.25mi Walk

Sat, Sep 12 · Farmingdale, NJ Farmingdale

Road 1.25 Mile Scenic Walk5K RunFestival Only

From $20 Open

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Sea Isle City Run For Nurses 5K

Sat, Sep 12 · Sea Isle City, NJ Sea Isle City

Road 1M Walk5K Run

From $15 Open

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

Sat, Sep 12 · 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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Lake Hopatcong Sprint Triathlon Challenge Presented by Saint Clare's Health

Sat, Sep 12 · Hopatcong, NJ Hopatcong

Triathlon Team RelaySprint TriathlonAquaBike +1

From $40 Open

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PORK ROLL VS TAYLOR HAM PUP STRUT AND 1 MILE FUN WALK

Sat, Sep 12 · Hillsborough, NJ Hillsborough

PORK ROLL VS TAYLOR HAM 5 PUP STRUT AND 1 MILE FUN WALK

From $30 Open

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

Sat, Sep 12 · Camden, NJ Camden

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

From $30 Open

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Bikes & Beers Cape May

Sat, Sep 12 · Rio Grande, NJ Rio Grande

15 MILE (10:00 AM Start Time)30 MILE (9:00 AM Start Time)30 MILE (9:30 AM Start Time) +3

From $24 Open

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Brielle Day Hill & Dale 10K Challenge

Sat, Sep 12 · Brielle, NJ Brielle

Road 10K Run

From $40 Open

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PBA Local 388 5K Run/1 Mile Walk Fundraiser

Sat, Sep 12 · Fort Lee, NJ Fort Lee

Road 1 Mile Walk5K Run5K Run (under 18 pricing)

From $20 Open

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National Chocolate Day: Run for Chocolates 5K/10K/13.1 NEW JERSEY

Sat, Sep 12 · Camden, NJ Camden

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

From $30 Open

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The NJ Fall Endurance Classic Half Marathon, 10k, 5k

Sun, Sep 13 · Bridgewater, NJ Bridgewater

Road 5K-SEP 13VIRTUAL ONLY - 5K10K-SEP 13 +3

From $40 Open

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3rd Annual 9/11 LeRoy Homer 5K - We Run So They Can Fly

Sun, Sep 13 · Evesham, NJ Evesham

Virtual 1 Mile Walk5K RunVirtual 5K Run / 1 Mile Walk

From $35 Open

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Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - Sparta, NJ

Sun, Sep 13 · Sparta, NJ Sparta

Road 4th & 5th Grade - 1 MileKindergarten & 1st Grade - 1/4 MilePreK 4/5 Yr Old - 75 Yard Dash +21

From $15 Open

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Lake Wenonah Tri/Aqua/Du

Sun, Sep 13 · Wenonah, NJ Wenonah

Triathlon DuathlonTriathlonAqua Bike +1

From $80 Open

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9/11 Heroes Run - Pennsauken, New Jersey

Sun, Sep 13 · Pennsauken, NJ Pennsauken

Road The Gene Dannenfelser 1-Mile Fun Run5K Run - Active Duty Military or First Responder5K Ruck +3

From $21 Open Closing Soon

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Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - Old Bridge, NJ

Sun, Sep 13 · Old Bridge, NJ Old Bridge

Road 2nd & 3rd Grade - 1/2 Mile4th & 5th Grade - 1 MileSingle Day Walk Up Week 1 +22

From $15 Open

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