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.

4th Annual Shamong Turkey Trot

Sat, Nov 14 · Shamong, NJ Shamong

Road 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk5K Run

From $15 Open

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Bill Bruno Alumni Cross Country Run

Sat, Nov 14 · Holmdel, NJ Holmdel

Road Bill Bruno 3K RaceBill Bruno 5K Race

From $12 Open Closing Soon

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St. Augustine Prep On the Move 5K

Sat, Nov 14 · Richland, NJ Richland

Road 1M Walk5K Run

From $12 Open

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

Sat, Nov 14 · Camden, NJ Camden

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun Run5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt)5K Registration +3

From $30 Open

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Cpl. Marc T. Ryan Memorial/MC-LEF 5k Run/Walk

Sat, Nov 14 · Gloucester City, NJ Gloucester City

Virtual Virtual 5k5k RunWalk

From $25 Open

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2nd Annual Do it Like Dylan 5K Run & Walk - 2026

Sat, Nov 14 · Pennsauken, NJ Pennsauken

Virtual 1.5 Mile WalkVirtual Run/Walk5K Run +2

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Veterans Day Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 NEW JERSEY

Sat, Nov 14 · 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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Mr100summers WNY Inaugural 5k

Sun, Nov 15 · West New York, NJ West New York

Virtual 5K Run/Walk (Virtual)5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Footsteps for Fred Timed 1.5 & 5K

Sun, Nov 15 · Lake Hopatcong, NJ Lake Hopatcong

Road Footsteps for Fred 1.5 MileFootsteps for Fred 5K

From $26 Open

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Run the Vineyards - Cork High & Bottle Deep - Half Marathon

Sun, Nov 15 · Williamstown, NJ Williamstown

Road Half Marathon

From $78 Open

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Run the Woods

Sun, Nov 15 · Oak Ridge, NJ Oak Ridge

Road Run the Woods - Fun RunRun the Woods - 5KRun the Woods - 8K

From $25 Open

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EBEF Bear Crawl: A 5K Run/Walk

Sun, Nov 15 · East Brunswick, NJ East Brunswick

Road Grades K-1: .25 mileGrades 2-3: .50 mileGrades 4-6: 1 mile +3

From $12 Open

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GOTR NJ North Fall 5K

Sun, Nov 15 · Augusta, NJ Augusta

Road GOTR NJ North Fall 5K

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Last Chance XC Championships

Sun, Nov 15 · Clark, NJ Clark

Road Youth 3kBoys, Girls, or Co-Ed 5k Team (3 runners)Open 5k (all ages) +3

From $15 Open

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5k Stampede through Clifton

Sun, Nov 15 · Clifton, NJ Clifton

Road Live in Person 5K

From $25 Open

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FunAPalooza

Mon, Nov 16 · Asbury Park, NJ Asbury Park

Road FunAPalooza

From $20 Open

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JSRC Novemberfest

Tue, Nov 17 · Oceanport, NJ Oceanport

JSRC Novemberfest

From $0 Open

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Garden State Showcase #2

Sat, Nov 21 · Somerset, NJ Somerset

Road 300m Dash500m Dash5000m +3

From $25 Open

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Christ the King Regional School's 29th Annual King's Run

Sat, Nov 21 · Haddonfield, NJ Haddonfield

Road 1 MILE WALK- Individual Registration5K Run- Individual RegistrationKids Fun Run (9 and under)- Individual Registration

From $20 Open

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Two Towns Turkey Trot 2026

Sat, Nov 21 · South Orange, NJ South Orange

Road Two Towns Turkey TrotSeth Boyden Staff Sign Up - Turkey TrotKids Fun Run

From $10 Open

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East Greenwich Turkey Trot

Sat, Nov 21 · Mickleton, NJ Mickleton

Road 1 Mile Kids Race (12 & Under)1 Mile WalkTurkey Trot 5K

From $25 Open

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Hoboken's Annual Turkey Trot 5K

Sat, Nov 21 · Hoboken, NJ Hoboken

Road 1 Mile Fun Run5K

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Manasquan Turkey Trot

Sat, Nov 21 · Manasquan, NJ Manasquan

Road Manasquan Turkey Trot - 1 MileManasquan Turkey Trot - 5 Mile

From $40 Open

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7th Annual Survivor Day 5K

Sat, Nov 21 · Island Heights, NJ Island Heights

Road Survivor Day 5K

From $40 Open

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Kings Grant Turkey Trot 5K

Sat, Nov 21 · Marlton, NJ Marlton

Road Kings Grant Turkey Trot

From $20 Open

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Brooks Northeast XC Championships

Sat, Nov 21 · Holmdel, NJ Holmdel

Road Youth Race 3K (Ages 14 and Under)Junior and Senior Boys 5KOpen Race 5K (Non-HS Runners) +5

From $45 Open

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Glassboro Public Schools UNIFIED Turkey Trot 5K and Turkey Waddle

Sat, Nov 21 · Glassboro, NJ Glassboro

Road Turkey Waddle 1 Mile WalkTurkey Trot 5K

From $30 Open

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Thanks-For-Giving Turkey Trot

Sat, Nov 21 · Manchester Township, NJ Manchester Township

Road Thanks-For-Giving Turkey Trot 1 Mile WalkThanks-For-Giving Turkey Trot 5k Run

From $35 Open

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Tom O'Reilly Turkey Trot 5k

Sat, Nov 21 · Somerset, NJ Somerset

Road 1 Mile Fun RunTom O'Reilly Turkey Trot 5kBoth Events Bundle

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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CCSD Project Graduation Turkey Trot 5K

Sat, Nov 21 · Camden, NJ Camden

Road CCSD Project Graduation Turkey Trot 5K

From $35 Open

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The New Jersey Fall Half, 10K, and 5K

Sun, Nov 22 · Englishtown, NJ Englishtown

Road 5k Race10K RaceHalf Marathon +3

From $50 Open

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Riviera Maya Taco Trot 5K

Sun, Nov 22 · ROXBURY, NJ ROXBURY

Road Taco Trot 5K

From $25 Open

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FEAR Trail Fest 2026

Sun, Nov 22 · Morristown, NJ Morristown

Trail FEAR Trail Fest 2026

From $50 Open

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THE EMPANADA 5K/10K AND 2K PUP STRUT

Sun, Nov 22 · Jefferson, NJ Jefferson

Road THE GREAT EMPANADA 2K PUP STRUTTHE GREAT EMPANADA 5KTHE GREAT EMPANADA 10K

From $25 Open

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Thunderbird Run 2026: Annual Mahwah Schools Foundation 5K Run, 2Mi Walk and Kids Run

Sun, Nov 22 · MAHWAH, NJ MAHWAH

Road 2 Mi Walk5K Run5K (8-week) Training Program +1

From $15 Open

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River Rock 'N Run 5K 2026

Sun, Nov 22 · Brick, NJ Brick

Road River Rock 'N Run 5K Relay (Relay Team Member)River Rock 'N Run 5K

From $20 Open

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Rutgers Army ROTC Turkey Trot 5K Run

Sun, Nov 22 · Piscataway, NJ Piscataway

Road 5k Run

From $35 Open

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

Sun, Nov 22 · Somerville, NJ Somerville

Road Girls on the Run 5K SomervilleGirls on the Run 5K Somerville

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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SWiM 2026 Turkey Trot Virtual 5k!

Sun, Nov 22 · Fairfield, NJ Fairfield

Open Closing Soon

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Racin' for Bacon 4 Miler and Pup Strut

Sun, Nov 22 · Cranford, NJ Cranford

Road Racin for Bacon 2k Pup StrutRacin for Bacon 4 miler

From $25 Open

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Vernon Annual Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Sussex, NJ Sussex

Road Vernon Annual Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot

From $30 Open

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9th Annual Haddons Pre-Game Turkey Trot 5K and Fun Run

Thu, Nov 26 · Haddonfield, NJ Haddonfield

Road Fun Run5K for adults 18+5K for kids under 18

From $0 Open

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Five-Alarm Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Pequannock, NJ Pequannock

Road 5K

From $35 Open

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The Sparta Education Foundation Turkey Trot, presented by Krogh's

Thu, Nov 26 · Sparta, NJ Sparta

Road 1M Fun Run5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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11th Annual Lambertville - New Hope Two Town Turkey Trot! Thanksgiving 2026

Thu, Nov 26 · Lambertville, NJ Lambertville

Road 1 Mile Health Walk11th Annual Lambertville - New Hope Two Town Turkey Trot! Thanksgiving 2026

From $40 Open

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2026 Mountain Lakes Turkey Trot Hosted by Lakeland Hills Family YMCA

Thu, Nov 26 · Mountain Lakes, NJ Mountain Lakes

Road Mountain Lakes Turkey Trot Hosted by Lakeland Hills Family YMCA

From $35 Open

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D&I Fitness Annual Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · South Orange, NJ South Orange

Road 2 Mile Walk5K Run

From $30 Open

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Raildogs (12u Mader/Murphy) Home Run Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Mantua, NJ Mantua

Road Raildogs (12u Mader/Murphy) Home Run Turkey Trot

From $30 Open

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Somerville 5K Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Somerville, NJ Somerville

Road Somerville 5K Turkey Trot

From $35 Open

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Running of the Turkeys - West Deptford

Thu, Nov 26 · West Deptford, NJ West Deptford

Road Wobble Walk 2-Mile WalkTurkey Trot 5K

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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