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.

Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - Gloucester Twp., NJ

Sun, Sep 27 · Laurel Springs, NJ Laurel Springs

Road Single Day Walk Up Week 4PreK 2/3 Yr Old - 50 Yard DashPreK 4/5 Yr Old - 75 Yard Dash +21

From $15 Open

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

Sun, Sep 27 · Jefferson, NJ Jefferson

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

From $25 Open

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SJA 5K

Sun, Sep 27 · Hammonton, NJ Hammonton

Road 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk5K Run

From $30 Open

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RWJBarnabas Health Running with the Devils 5K Run & Walk 2026

Thu, Oct 1 · West Orange, NJ West Orange

Virtual RWJBarnabas Health Running with the Devils 5K Run @ Cherry Lane/South Mountain Reservation – November 1, 2026RWJBarnabas Health Running with the Devils 5K Skate @ Codey ArenaRWJBarnabas Health Running with the Devils 5K Run & Walk – VIRTUAL - October 1 - November 1, 2026 +1

From $25 Open

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Sister2Sister Breast Cancer Run/Walk 4Life

Sat, Oct 3 · Somerset, NJ Somerset

Road Sister2Sister Breast Cancer Run/Walk 4Life

From $20 Open

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Shore AC Adult Cross Country Series

Sat, Oct 3 · Holmdel, NJ Holmdel

Road Week 3 - Holmdel ParkWeek 5 -Huber Woods ParkWeek 4 - Tatum Park (Holland Road entrance) +4

From $10 Open

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Joseph's House 5K to End Homelessness

Sat, Oct 3 · Pennsauken, NJ Pennsauken

Road 1-Mile Walk5K Walk or Run

From $30 Open

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Genesis Centers: Walk the Talk, the Christopher Schultes 5K Run/Walk for Recovery

Sat, Oct 3 · Pennsauken, NJ Pennsauken

Road 5K Walk (Adult 18+)5K Run (Students age 11-17)5K Run (Adult 18+) +1

From $20 Open

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The Haunted Hawk Hustle 5k

Sat, Oct 3 · Newton, NJ Newton

Road 1 Mile WalkThe Haunted Hawk Hustle 5k Run and Walk

From $20 Open

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Ship Bottom Brewery's Ecto Ghouler 5K

Sat, Oct 3 · Beach Haven, NJ Beach Haven

Road Ecto Ghouler 5K

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Roaring Faith 5k

Sat, Oct 3 · Somerdale, NJ Somerdale

Road Roaring Faith 5K

From $35 Open

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Roll Over MS New Jersey

Sat, Oct 3 · Bridgewater,, NJ Bridgewater,

Roll Over MS New Jersey

From $25 Open

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Ocean Running Club's Seaside Half Marathon and 5K

Sun, Oct 4 · Seaside Park, NJ Seaside Park

Road Seaside 5KSeaside Half MarathonSeaside Challenge (5K and Half Marathon back-to-back!)

From $35 Open

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Jersey Shore Half Marathon and 2 Mile Run

Sun, Oct 4 · Highlands, NJ Highlands

Virtual 2 Mile RunVirtual Half MarathonJersey Shore Half Marathon & Personalized Training Plan +3

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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STERBENZ RUN FOR THE PICKLES 5K AND 2K PUP STRUT & STROLL

Sun, Oct 4 · Washington, NJ Washington

Road STERBENZ RUN FOR THE PICKLES 2K WALK/STROLLSTERBENZ RUN FOR THE PICKLES 2K PUP STRUTSTERBENZ RUN FOR THE PICKLES 5K

From $25 Open

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Wrobo Run, 28th Annual Wrobo 5K Run/Walk

Sun, Oct 4 · Lake Hopatcong, NJ Lake Hopatcong

Road 5K

From $40 Open

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The JC Green Half, 10K, and 5K

Sun, Oct 4 · Jersey City, NJ Jersey City

Road 5k Race10K RaceHalf Marathon +3

From $50 Open

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Eden Autism 5K & Fun Run/Walk

Sun, Oct 4 · Princeton, NJ Princeton

Virtual 1-Mile Fun Run/WalkVirtual 5K5K

From $35 Open

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Mantua VFW Live and Virtual 5K & 1 Mile "Running for Vets" - 2026

Sun, Oct 4 · Mantua, NJ Mantua

Virtual Live 1 Mile WalkLive 1 Mile Walk -StudentLive 5K - Student +2

From $20 Open

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Bob Hendricks Memorial 5k Run/Walk

Sun, Oct 4 · Bedminster, NJ Bedminster

Virtual Bob Hendricks Memorial 5k Run/Walk -- VIRTUAL OPTIONBob Hendricks Memorial 5k Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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Hudson River Waterfront Walkway 10K Race & 2K Run/Walk

Sun, Oct 4 · Edgewater, NJ Edgewater

Road Hudson River Walkway 2K Run/WalkHudson River Walkway 10K Run

From $25 Open

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7th Annual Walk for Women’s Cancers - The Lewin Fund to Fight Women's Cancers

Sun, Oct 4 · Paramus, NJ Paramus

Virtual 7th Annual Walk for Women's Cancers7th Annual Walk for Women's Cancers

From $10 Open

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Carlos Negron Memorial Run

Sun, Oct 4 · Jersey City, NJ Jersey City

Road Carlos Negron Memorial Run 5K (Timed)

From $25 Open

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Bagel Run 5K/10K/13.1 PHILADELPHIA

Sat, Oct 10 · 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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Hainesport Endurance Run

Sat, Oct 10 · Hainesport, NJ Hainesport

Road 12 Hour - Sunday24 Hour - Sunday24 Hour Relay - Saturday +5

From $55 Open

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Sea Turtle Race: Cold Stun Run

Sat, Oct 10 · West Orange, NJ West Orange

Road Family Fun Walk5k Run

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Talon Trot 5K & Fun Run

Sat, Oct 10 · Galloway, NJ Galloway

Road Young Alumni 5K (2017-2026)Student 5KTalon Trot 5K

From $15 Open

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Paw Prints PetFest & 5K

Sat, Oct 10 · Eastampton, NJ Eastampton

Virtual 5K WalkVirtual Run5K Run (Adult) +1

From $20 Open

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Always Ready 5K

Sat, Oct 10 · Cape May, NJ Cape May

Virtual 5K RunVirtual K9 RunVirtual 5K +1

From $35 Open

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Bagel Run 5K/10K/13.1 NEW JERSEY

Sat, Oct 10 · 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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Witching Hour 5k/8k

Sat, Oct 10 · Millville, NJ Millville

Road 8k5k

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Coffee Lovers Run 5K/10K/13.1 PHILADELPHIA

Sat, Oct 10 · 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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Run the Vineyards - White Horse 10K/5K

Sat, Oct 10 · Hammonton, NJ Hammonton

Road 1 Mile Walk5K10K Run

From $30 Open

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Living Recovery Network 5K

Sat, Oct 10 · Mount Laurel, NJ Mount Laurel

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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

Sat, Oct 10 · Camden, NJ Camden

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

From $30 Open

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The Bogota 5k Fun Run & Walk

Sat, Oct 10 · Bogota, NJ Bogota

Road Mile Run & Walk (Track)5k Fun Run & Walk (Road Course)Kiddie Quarter Mile

From $15 Open

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Run for Liberty 5K

Sat, Oct 10 · Jersey City, NJ Jersey City

Road 5K Run5K Walk

From $25 Open

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PET PALOOZA 2K PUP STRUT

Sat, Oct 10 · Manville, NJ Manville

PET PALOOZA 2K PUP STRUT- SPONSORED BY GROOMINGTON EATS

From $30 Open

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LBI Commemorative 18 Mile Run Fundraiser + 12K Run/Walk Fundraiser

Sun, Oct 11 · Long Beach Township, NJ Long Beach Township

Road 12K Run/Walk Fundraiser18 Mile Run Fundraiser

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Scary Rat Race

Sun, Oct 11 · Farmingdale, NJ Farmingdale

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BookSmiles 5K Run & 1 Mile Walk for Literacy

Sun, Oct 11 · Cherry Hill, NJ Cherry Hill

Road 1 Mile Walk5k Run

From $35 Open

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Batsto Village 5K

Sun, Oct 11 · Hammonton, NJ Hammonton

Road 1 Mile WalkBatsto Village 5K

From $20 Open

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Cerebral Palsy Awareness 5K

Sun, Oct 11 · Hamilton, NJ Hamilton

Virtual 5K Run/WalkVirtual 5K Run/Walk

From $10 Open

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Race to Cure Sarcoma New Jersey

Sun, Oct 11 · West Orange, NJ West Orange

Virtual 5K Run or 1 Mile Walk (Untimed) - Adult5K Run or 1 Mile Walk (Untimed) - Child (Ages 6-12)5K Run (Timed) - Child (Ages 6-12) +3

From $10 Open

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BadgerPalooza

Fri, Oct 16 · Williamstown, NJ Williamstown

Ultra 6 Hour6 Hour Relay12 Hour Relay +4

From $60 Open Closing Soon

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Jonas Cattell Memorial 10-mile Run & Fort Mercer 5K

Sat, Oct 17 · Haddonfield, NJ Haddonfield

Road Fort Mercer 5KJonas Cattell 10-mile Run

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Superhero Sprint

Sat, Oct 17 · Flemington, NJ Flemington

Road Superhero Sprint

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CompleteCare Foundation Halloween Bone Run & Walk

Sat, Oct 17 · Pittsgrove, NJ Pittsgrove

Road Howl-O-Ween Dog Walk5K Run8K Run +1

From $25 Open

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Harrington Park Fall Spectacular - 24th Annual

Sat, Oct 17 · Harrington Park, NJ Harrington Park

Road Mile Fun Run5k Run/WalkKiddie Dash

From $5 Open

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AmeriHealth Atlantic City Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K & G. Larry James 5K

Sat, Oct 17 · Atlantic City, NJ Atlantic City

Road G. Larry James 5K10KKing Neptune Challenge (Half Marathon + 10K) +5

From $35 Open

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