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.

The Racefaster Thanksgiving Day Run

Thu, Nov 26 · Glen Rock, NJ Glen Rock

Virtual Kids Fun RunThe Racefaster Thanksgiving Day RunVirtual 5k Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Sandyston Recreation Gobble Hobble

Thu, Nov 26 · Sandyston, NJ Sandyston

Road 5K Run 9:00 AM Start

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Run Your Giblets Off Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Holmdel, NJ Holmdel

Road Wave 2 Runner - sub 27 minutes for completionWave 2 Runner 27+ minutes for completionKid Run +1

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Ashenfelter 8K Classic & The Tom Fleming 2K

Thu, Nov 26 · Glen Ridge, NJ Glen Ridge

Road Tom Fleming 2KA8K

From $30 Open

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Williamstown Turkey Trot 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · Williamstown, NJ Williamstown

Road Williamstown Turkey Trot 5K Run

From $30 Open

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Hopewell Valley Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Pennington, NJ Pennington

Road 5K XC RunYouth 5K XC Run

From $25 Open

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Mercer County Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · West Windsor, NJ West Windsor

Road 1Mi Walk/Fun Run5K Run

From $44 Open

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Wobble 'til You Gobble 5k

Thu, Nov 26 · Hainesport, NJ Hainesport

Road 5k

From $15 Open

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2026 River Vale Run 4 the Love and Fitness with Friends Turkey Trot Charity 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · River Vale, NJ River Vale

Road 2026 River Vale Run 4 the Love and Fitness with Friends Turkey Trot Charity 5k

From $25 Open

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Jersey City's Turkey Day 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run

Thu, Nov 26 · Jersey City, NJ Jersey City

Road Turkey Trot 5K1 Mile Fun Run

From $15 Open

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Moorestown Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Moorestown, NJ Moorestown

Road In Person One Mile Fun Run/WalkIn Person 5K

From $10 Open

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Rock Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Hackettstown, NJ Hackettstown

Road 1 Mile Fun Run 2025/Rock Trot5K 2026/Rock Trot

From $35 Open

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15th Annual - Trot the Manor - Thanksgiving 2026

Thu, Nov 26 · Chatham, NJ Chatham

Road 5k Run1 Mile Fun Run

From $20 Open

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The Big Turkey Half Marathon, 10K, 5K races

Thu, Nov 26 · Clark, NJ Clark

Virtual NOV 26 - 5k RaceNOV 26 - 10K RaceNOV 26 - Half Marathon +5

From $35 Open

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Bayonne Turkey Trot 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run

Thu, Nov 26 · Bayonne, NJ Bayonne

Road Turkey Trot 5K1 Mile Fun Run

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Turkey Trot for Education

Thu, Nov 26 · Pilesgrove, NJ Pilesgrove

Road 1 mile Fun Run/Walk5k

From $20 Open

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Read Feed Run Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Morristown, NJ Morristown

Road 1 Mile Fun Run & Walk5K Turkey TrotKids Trot (12 & Under)

From $10 Open

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2026 CEA/Johanna Foods Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Flemington, NJ Flemington

Virtual 2 Mile Walk - 2026 CEA/JFI Turkey Trot5K 2026 CEA/JFI Turkey Trot RunVirtual - 2026 CEA/JFI Turkey Trot VIRTUAL 5K Run/2M Walk

From $36 Open

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Medford Lakes Colony Turkey Trot 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · Medford Lakes, NJ Medford Lakes

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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The Chatham Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Chatham, NJ Chatham

Road 1 Mile Fun Run5K Race

From $20 Open

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11th Annual Marlton Turkey Trot - 5K Run

Thu, Nov 26 · Evesham Township, NJ Evesham Township

Road 11th Annual Marlton Turkey Trot - 5K Run

From $30 Open

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The 13th Annual Wenonah Turkey Trot

Fri, Nov 27 · Wenonah, NJ Wenonah

Road Fun Run/Walk - Kids 10 & Under (untimed)Fun Run/Walk (untimed)5k +1

From $0 Open

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Walter Hill Turkey Trot

Fri, Nov 27 · Swedesboro, NJ Swedesboro

Road 1 Mile Walk5k Run

From $20 Open

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BORN TO RUN 5 MILE RACE

Fri, Nov 27 · Freehold, NJ Freehold

Road Kids Run One Mile Race (7-14 years old)FARC MEMBERS (CURRENT) 5 MILE RACE5 MILE RACE

From $10 Open

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Helen L. Diller Vacation Home for Blind Children Turkey Trot 5K Run/1.5 Mile Walk

Fri, Nov 27 · Avalon, NJ Avalon

Road 1.5 Mile Walk5K Run

From $35 Open

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EHT Nature Reserve Turkey Trot 5k & 1 Miler

Sat, Nov 28 · Egg Harbor Township, NJ Egg Harbor Township

Road 1 Mile Nature Walk5k Turkey Trot

From $10 Open

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Mount Holly Gobble 5K / 1 Mile Fun Run

Sat, Nov 28 · Mount Holly, NJ Mount Holly

Road 1Mile Kid's Gobble1 Mile Family Fun Run/Walk5K Mount Holly Gobble

From $25 Open

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Coffee Lovers Run 5K/10K/13.1 NEW JERSEY

Sat, Nov 28 · 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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Huff and Puff after you stuff/Smiles for Margaret 5k Memorial Run

Sat, Nov 28 · Hackettstown, NJ Hackettstown

Road 5k Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Haddon Township Turkey Trot 5k

Sat, Nov 28 · Westmont, NJ Westmont

Road 1 mile Fun Run/Walk5k Run

From $25 Open

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Thanksgiving Gobble Trot Run 5K/10K/13.1 NEW JERSEY

Sat, Nov 28 · 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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Westfield Turkey Trot * 5 MILE * 5280 Run * PracticeHard Mile *

Sat, Nov 28 · Westfield, NJ Westfield

Road PracticeHard Mile - Fun Run & Walk, Open to all Ages, Awards for 14 & under5280 Run (1 Mile) - Competitive for ages 15+5 Miler (Military/Veteran) +2

From $16 Open

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Matawan Borough 20th Annual 5K Turkey Trot & Fitness Walk

Sat, Nov 28 · Matawan, NJ Matawan

Road Matawan 20th Annual 5K Turkey Trot & Fitness Walk

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Coffee Lovers Run 5K/10K/13.1 PHILADELPHIA

Sat, Nov 28 · Camden, NJ Camden

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun Run5K RegistrationVirtual Run Registration +3

From $30 Open

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Veritas Turkey Trot

Sat, Nov 28 · Augusta, NJ Augusta

Road 2026 Veritas 1k Trot (Ages 5 and up)2026 Veritas Turkey Trot (5k)

From $15 Open

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Thanksgiving Gobble Trot Run 5K/10K/13.1 PHILADELPHIA

Sat, Nov 28 · 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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3rd Annual DUCK DONUT HOLIDAY 5K AND 2K PUP STRUT

Sun, Nov 29 · Parsippany, NJ Parsippany

Road Holiday 2K PUP STRUT SPONSORED BY TATER BEAR TREATSHoliday Duck Donuts 5k

From $25 Open 100 spots left

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Navesink Challenge 12k & 5k

Sun, Nov 29 · Middletown, NJ Middletown

Road 5K Race12K Race

From $37 Open

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Cpt Gregory T Dalessio Memorial 5k Run/Walk

Sat, Dec 5 · Cherry Hill, NJ Cherry Hill

Road W A L KR U N

From $25 Open

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MSDA 5K Reindeer Run/Walk

Sat, Dec 5 · Caldwell, NJ Caldwell

Virtual 2026 MSDA Virtual 5K Reindeer Run/Walk2026 MSDA 5K Reindeer Run/Walk - IN PERSON

From $30 Open

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Haddonfield Snowflake Run

Sat, Dec 5 · Haddonfield, NJ Haddonfield

Road 5k Run/Walk

From $20 Open

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2026 Jingle Bell Run - New Jersey

Sat, Dec 5 · Holmdel, NJ Holmdel

Virtual 5K TimedKids RunVirtual Jingler +1

From $25 Open

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Cranford Santa Run 12/5 10:15 am

Sat, Dec 5 · Cranford, NJ Cranford

Road 12/5 Cranford Santa Donut 5K

From $30 Open

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Winter Wonder Run 6K at the Institute Woods

Sat, Dec 5 · Princeton, NJ Princeton

Road Winter Wonder Run 6K

From $35 Open

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Asbury Park Santa Run

Sat, Dec 5 · Asbury Park, NJ Asbury Park

Road 5K

From $40 Open

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Hammonton Rotary's Galloping Grinch's 5K

Sun, Dec 6 · Hammonton, NJ Hammonton

Road Hammonton Rotary Fun WalkHammonton Rotary's Galloping Grinch 5K

From $25 Open

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Racefaster through the Mall: Santa Run

Sun, Dec 6 · East Rutherford, NJ East Rutherford

Road Kids Fun RunKids Fun RunRacefaster through the Mall: Santa Run +3

From $30 Open

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The Chris Conway Memorial Run and 1 Mile Walk

Sun, Dec 6 · Ridgefield Park, NJ Ridgefield Park

Road 1 Mile Walk5K Run

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Elf 'N' Cocoa 8K/5K & 1 Mile Fun Run

Sun, Dec 6 · West Deptford, NJ West Deptford

Road 1 Mile Kids Run5K8K Run

From $30 Open

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10th Annual Jersey City Hillers FREE Marathon and Half Marathon Course Challenges.

Sun, Dec 6 · JERSEY CITY, NJ JERSEY CITY

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