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.

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

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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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Roxbury Community Benefit 5k Race

Mon, Jun 1 · Succasunna, NJ Succasunna

Road 5K RunADP Private Event Link

From $10 Open

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Hainesport Buddy Running Series

Tue, Jun 2 · Hainesport, NJ Hainesport

Road June - Athlete RegistrationJune - Buddy RegistrationJune 9th +1

From $0 Open Closing Soon 25 spots left

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Tunnel to Towers Sporting Clays Hudson Farm

Tue, Jun 2 · Andover, NJ Andover

Station SponsorHero SponsorCigar Sponsor +5

From $1000 Open 1 spots left

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The Big Run - Global Running Day Celebration

Wed, Jun 3 · Pennington, NJ Pennington

Road Kids DashThe Big Run 5K

From $5 Open

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The Big Run

Wed, Jun 3 · Montclair, NJ Montclair

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AtlantiCare Ribbon Run

Thu, Jun 4 · Egg Harbor Township, NJ Egg Harbor Township

Road Ribbon Run 1 MilerRibbon Run 5K

From $40 Open

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Big Run Fun Run 5k

Fri, Jun 5 · Westfield, NJ Westfield

Road Big Run 5k Fun Run

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Princeton Triathlon

Fri, Jun 5 · Princeton, NJ Princeton

Triathlon Youth TriathlonSuperSprint TriathlonYouth Multisport Clinic +6

From $20 Open

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2026 Bungalow Beach Boardwalk 5 Miler

Sat, Jun 6 · Atlantic City, NJ Atlantic City

Road 2026 Bungalow Beach Boardwalk 5 Miler

From $40 Open

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Run for Breast Cancer 5K/10K/13.1 NEW JERSEY

Sat, Jun 6 · 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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2nd Annual Patriot 5K

Sat, Jun 6 · Stanhope, NJ Stanhope

Road 2nd Annual Patriot 5K

From $35 Open

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Sankalpa 5K Run and 2K Walk

Sat, Jun 6 · Plainsboro, NJ Plainsboro

Road Sankalpa 2K WalkSankalpa 5K Run

From $25 Open

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Livingston Run For Your Neighbor 5k

Sat, Jun 6 · Livingston, NJ Livingston

Road 5K Run/Walk(11+)5k Run/Walk(10 & Under)

From $10 Open

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C.R.E.W. Non-Profit "Taking Strides to Save Lives" Colon Cancer 5k Run/Walk

Sat, Jun 6 · Woodland Park, NJ Woodland Park

Road 5K

From $35 Open

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Westlake Veterans Club 1st Annual Run/Walk

Sat, Jun 6 · Jackson, NJ Jackson

Road 2K Fun Run/Walk (Non-competitive, recreational)5K Run

From $20 Open

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

Sat, Jun 6 · 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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The Marion & Norman Tanzman Foundation and Partlow Insurance Lakeview 5K

Sat, Jun 6 · Edison, NJ Edison

Virtual Virtual 5K Run/Walk5K Run/WalkStroll & Roll

From $15 Open

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Peyton's Promise 5K Run for CDH Research

Sat, Jun 6 · Sea Isle City, NJ Sea Isle City

Road 2K Walk5K Run

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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HILLSBOROUGH YMCA HOP 5K

Sat, Jun 6 · Hillsborough, NJ Hillsborough

Virtual 5KVirtual 5K

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Dash and Deciduous 5k trail run

Sat, Jun 6 · Bordentown, NJ Bordentown

Open

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Color Fun Run - Swamibapa Road

Sat, Jun 6 · Secaucus, NJ Secaucus

Road Color Fun Run

From $20 Open

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Pompton Lakes Local PBA 161 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Jun 6 · Pompton Lakes, NJ Pompton Lakes

Road Pompton Lakes Local PBA 161 5K Run/Walk

From $40 Open

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Hainesport Ruck for Vets

Sat, Jun 6 · Hainesport, NJ Hainesport

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Scott Coffee Moorestown Rotary 8K

Sat, Jun 6 · Moorestown, NJ Moorestown

Road In Person One MileIn Person 8K

From $27.36 Open

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David Brearley Fun Run/Walk

Sat, Jun 6 · Lawrence Township, NJ Lawrence Township

Road Brearley Fun Run/Walk (5K)

From $15 Open

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SuperHeroes Run 5K/10K/13.1 NEW JERSEY

Sat, Jun 6 · Camden, NJ Camden

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun Run5K RegistrationVirtual Run Registration +3

From $30 Open

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Johnson's 5K ON THE FARM

Sat, Jun 6 · Medford, NJ Medford

Road 1 Mile Fun Run5K Run

From $15 Open

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Chatham Jaycees Fishawack Run

Sat, Jun 6 · Chatham, NJ Chatham

Road One Mile Fun RunFour Mile Run

From $35 Open

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SuperHeroes Run 5K/10K/13.1 PHILADELPHIA

Sat, Jun 6 · Camden, NJ Camden

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun Run5K RegistrationVirtual Run Registration +3

From $30 Open

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27th Annual D&R Canal Towpath "Train"ing Run

Sat, Jun 6 · Piscataway, NJ Piscataway

Road Bus 3D - 9:53 am. 2.8 miles (all paces)Bus 2D - 9:33am. 6.0 miles (pace: 7:30 to 10:30)Bus 3C - 9:01am. 6.0 miles (pace: 12:00/15:00) +11

From $30 Open 35 spots left

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"Run Into Summer 5K" Supporting Hoboken Catholic Academy

Sat, Jun 6 · Hoboken, NJ Hoboken

Road 1 Mile Fun Run5K Run/Walk

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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The CVG Velocity 5k

Sun, Jun 7 · Cranford, NJ Cranford

Road 5K Run

From $30 Open

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NJIDA Dyslexia Dash 5K Run/Walk

Sun, Jun 7 · Skillman, NJ Skillman

Virtual Kids Fun Run2 Mile Walk5K Run +1

From $35 Open

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Hainesport Pride Run

Sun, Jun 7 · Hainesport, NJ Hainesport

Virtual 5k - Virtual5k

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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KOLOR RUN 5K 2026 By Rotary Club of Plainsboro, North and South Brunswick

Sun, Jun 7 · North Brunswick, NJ North Brunswick

Road KOLOR RUN 5K By RCOPKOLOR Run - T-Shirts onlyCOLOR PACK ONLY

From $5 Open

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Ship Bottom Brewery's Running With the Sharks 5K

Sun, Jun 7 · Beach Haven, NJ Beach Haven

Road 5K Run

From $30 Open

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5K at the Farm

Sun, Jun 7 · Hillsdale, NJ Hillsdale

Road 5K at the Farm Run/Walk

From $40 Open

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DQ Long Beach Township (LBI) PBA Breakfast 5k Run/Walk

Sun, Jun 7 · Long Beach Township, NJ Long Beach Township

Virtual Virtual 5k5k Run

From $15 Open

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Stampone O'Brien Dilsheimer Holloway Escape the Cape Triathlon

Sun, Jun 7 · Lower Township, NJ Lower Township

Triathlon Open Water ClassicSPRINT Triathlon RelayOLYMPIC Triathlon +4

From $179 Open

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George Benjamin & Browning Ross Memorial 5K

Sun, Jun 7 · Woodbury, NJ Woodbury

Road 2 Mile Fun WalkBenjamin-Ross 5K

From $20 Open

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NJ Sharing Network 5K Celebration of Life

Sun, Jun 7 · New Providence, NJ New Providence

Road 5K USATF Certified Timed Race5K Walk (Untimed Event)USATF Athlete Registration

From $32 Open

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Big Steps For Little Feet 5K/1M

Sun, Jun 7 · Oceanport, NJ Oceanport

Road 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk - Not Timed5K Run - Timed

From $35 Open

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GWB Challenge

Sun, Jun 7 · Fort Lee, NJ Fort Lee

Road 5K Registration RUN5k Registration WALK10k Registration WALK +1

From $65 Open

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2026 North Jersey Pride Run

Sun, Jun 7 · South Orange, NJ South Orange

Road 2026 North Jersey Pride Run2026 North Jersey Pride Kids Run

From $5 Open 100 spots left

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43rd Annual Montclair Run

Sun, Jun 7 · Montclair, NJ Montclair

Road 2 Mile10 K

From $35 Open

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2026 Van Sciver Fun Run

Sun, Jun 7 · Haddonfield, NJ Haddonfield

OCR 2026 Van Sciver Fun Run Participant

From $25 Open

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36th Annual Pleasant Valley Twilight Challenge 5K

Sun, Jun 7 · Basking Ridge, NJ Basking Ridge

Road 1 Mile Health Walk5K Race

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Girl on the Run 5K Fair Haven Presented by The Waldele Family Foundation

Sun, Jun 7 · Fair Haven, NJ Fair Haven

Road Girls on the Run 5K Fair Haven Presented by The Waldele Family Foundation

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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