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.

MARY'S PLACE BY THE SEA 2026 WALK-A-THON & RUN

Sat, Oct 17 · Ocean Grove, NJ Ocean Grove

Virtual Virtual Adult WalkerAdult WalkerStudent Walker +7

From $25 Open

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Clinton Road Zombie Run

Sun, Oct 18 · West Milford, NJ West Milford

Road Zombie Crawl5k Run10k Run

From $25 Open

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Paws & Soles Saving Lives with Strides 5K & 10K Run/Walk + Kiddie Dash- Benefiting the Friends of Somerset Regional Animal Shelter

Sun, Oct 18 · Bridgewater, NJ Bridgewater

Road 5K Run/Walk Human Entry5K Run/Walk Kids Age 10 and Under Entry5K Run/Walk Human + 1 Dog +2

From $12 Open

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Main Street Donuts Belmar Donut Run

Sun, Oct 18 · Belmar, NJ Belmar

Road Main Street Donut Chase 5K

From $30 Open

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Run the Vineyards - Down the Shore 5K

Sun, Oct 18 · Cape May, NJ Cape May

Road 5K

From $42 Open

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Stokelan Estate Haunted Wine Run 5k

Sun, Oct 18 · Medford, NJ Medford

Road Volunteer and Run 7:30am to 9:00am5K

From $15 Open 10 spots left

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Main Street Half Marathon & 4 Miler - Hunterdon

Sun, Oct 18 · Clinton, NJ Clinton

Road 4 MileHalf Marathon

From $40 Open

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Everybody's 10K + 5K!

Sun, Oct 18 · Jersey City, NJ Jersey City

Road 10K Race5K Race

From $30 Open

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The Terri Roemer Paramus Run

Sun, Oct 18 · Paramus, NJ Paramus

Road Kids One Mile Fun RunLou Lanzalotto Memorial 5K Run presented by La Bella Roma Pizzeria and RistoranteThe Valley Hospital 5K Health Walk +3

From $15 Open

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4th Annual Chesterfield FALL Terrain 5K

Sun, Oct 18 · Chesterfield, NJ Chesterfield

Road Fun Dash/RunChesterfield 5k Run/Walk

From $10 Open

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Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Jersey Shore, NJ

Sun, Oct 18 · Wall, NJ Wall

Road First Responders & Military RegistrationChild Registration 12 & UnderYouth Registration 13 to 17 yrs +1

From $5 Open

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Hot Chili Challenge 8 Mile Trail Run, 5K & Kids Fun Run

Sun, Oct 18 · Andover, NJ Andover

Road Hot Chili Challenge 5K RunHot Chili Challenge 8 Mile Trail RunHot Chili Challenge Kids Fun Run

From $10 Open

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Little Falls Spooky Sprint 5K

Sun, Oct 18 · Little Falls, NJ Little Falls

Road Little Falls Spooky Sprint 5K

From $30 Open

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Running for Children's Rights to Both Parents - 10 of 50 Half Marathons in 50 States - New Jersey

Mon, Oct 19 · Atlantic City, NJ Atlantic City

Virtual 5K (Virtual)10K (Virtual)1/2 Marathon (In-Person) +1

From $40 Open

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Meadows Miler

Sat, Oct 24 · Pennington, NJ Pennington

Virtual Fun Run (In-Person)Fun Run (Virtual)5K (In-Person) +5

From $15 Open

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Newton Pride Monster Dash 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Newton, NJ Newton

Road Newton Pride Monster Dash 5K

From $15 Open

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Newton Pride Monster Dash 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Newton, NJ Newton

Road Newton Pride Monster Dash 5K

From $15 Open

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Cape May Hallowed Half Marathon

Sat, Oct 24 · Cape May, NJ Cape May

Road Hallowed Half 5k Run1/2 Marathon1/2 Marathon Relay

From $42 Open

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"Hustle For The House" - 5K Run & 1 Mile Walk

Sat, Oct 24 · Pennsauken, NJ Pennsauken

Road 1 Mile Walk5K Race

From $30 Open

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5Knights 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Washington, NJ Washington

Road 5Kights 5K Run/Walk

From $20 Open

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Run the Vineyards 5 Miler and Food Truck Festival at Bellview Winery

Sat, Oct 24 · Landisville, NJ Landisville

Road 5 Miler

From $46 Open

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Hot Mess Trail Races

Sat, Oct 24 · Pittsgrove, NJ Pittsgrove

Ultra 6 HOURHALF MARATHON

From $65 Open

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5K Race for Recovery on the Boardwalk

Sat, Oct 24 · Ocean Grove, NJ Ocean Grove

Virtual 2 Mile Family Walk5K RaceVIRTUAL 5K +3

From $0 Open

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Kean University Breast Cancer Awareness 5K

Sun, Oct 25 · Union, NJ Union

Road Breast Cancer 5k

From $45 Open

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HoBOOken 5K Race - USATF Certified Course

Sun, Oct 25 · Hoboken, NJ Hoboken

Virtual Virtual — 5K RunnerIn-Person — 5K RunnerKids — In-Person Race +1

From $10 Open

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Englewood Cliffs 5K

Sun, Oct 25 · Englewood Cliffs, NJ Englewood Cliffs

Road Fun Run5K

From $15 Open

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HomeFront's HALLOWEEN 5K Run & 1 Mile Walk

Sun, Oct 25 · Princeton, NJ Princeton

Road HomeFront 1 Mile WalkHomeFront HALLOWEEN 5K RunPreschooler 100 Yard Pumpkin Dash

From $10 Open 100 spots left

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LBI Halloween Hustle

Sun, Oct 25 · Surf City, NJ Surf City

Road Halloween Hustle 5K Run/WalkHallowen Hustle - Little Monsters Dash! (Kids)

From $8 Open

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PB&J Fuel Run 5K/10K/13.1 NEW JERSEY

Sat, Oct 31 · 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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Halloween Trick or Trot Run 5K/10K/13.1 PHILADELPHIA

Sat, Oct 31 · 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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Haunted Jersey City 5K

Sat, Oct 31 · Jersey City, NJ Jersey City

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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PB&J Fuel Run 5K/10K/13.1 PHILADELPHIA

Sat, Oct 31 · 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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Halloween Trick or Trot Run 5K/10K/13.1 NEW JERSEY

Sat, Oct 31 · 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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NYC Marathon Bus

Sun, Nov 1 · Iselin, NJ Iselin

NYC Marathon Bus

From $55 Open Closing Soon 50 spots left

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Cooper Norcross Run the Bridge Event presented by AmeriHealth

Sun, Nov 1 · Camden, NJ Camden

Virtual Virtual 2 Mile WalkIn-Person 2 Mile WalkIn-Person 10K Run +1

From $30 Open

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Run the Vineyards - Laurita 5K

Sun, Nov 1 · New Egypt, NJ New Egypt

Road 5K

From $42 Open

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The Ed. Foundation of South Brunswick - 5K and 1 Mile Walk

Sun, Nov 1 · Monmouth Junction, NJ Monmouth Junction

Road 1 Mile Walk5K

From $10 Open

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6th ANNUAL DUCK DONUT 5K/10K and NEW 2K Pup Strut

Sun, Nov 1 · Bridgewater, NJ Bridgewater

Road 2K PUP STRUT5.2K10K

From $25 Open

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Croissant & Cafe 5K Run & Walk

Sun, Nov 1 · Ridgefield Park, NJ Ridgefield Park

Road Croissant & Cafe 5K

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Rooted Acres Endurance Race

Sat, Nov 7 · Woodbine, NJ Woodbine

Road 12 hour24 hour6 hour +2

From $100 Open

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5-Mile Beach at Wildwood Crest: Half Marathon, 10K and 5K

Sat, Nov 7 · Wildwood Crest, NJ Wildwood Crest

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon +1

From $40 Open

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12th Annual Veterans Haven 5K Run and 1 Mile Walk

Sat, Nov 7 · Haddonfield, NJ Haddonfield

Road 1 Mile Walk5K Run

From $40 Open

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Veterans Day 5K

Sun, Nov 8 · Audubon, NJ Audubon

Road Veterans Day 5K

From $20 Open

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The Steve Hammond Homebound Hustle 5K & 1-Mile Walk

Sun, Nov 8 · Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ Parsippany-Troy Hills

Virtual Homebound Hustle 1-Mile WalkVirtual 5K Run/WalkHomebound Hustle 5K Run

From $30 Open

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Boomer’s Bangin’ Soup Trail Run 10K and 5K

Sun, Nov 8 · Andover, NJ Andover

Road Boomer’s Bangin’ Soup 5K Trail RunBoomer’s Bangin’ Soup 10K Trail Run

From $40 Open

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2026 HiTOPS Princeton Half Marathon

Sun, Nov 8 · Princeton, NJ Princeton

Virtual HiTOPS Princeton Half MarathonVIRTUAL HiTOPS Princeton Half MarathonVIRTUAL HiTOPS Youth Run

From $25 Open

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Giralda Farms Run

Sun, Nov 8 · Madison, NJ Madison

Road Kids Fun RunGiralda Farms 5K RunGiralda Farms 10K Run +1

From $18 Open

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Run the Vineyards - Unionville 8K and 5K

Sun, Nov 8 · Ringoes, NJ Ringoes

Road 5K8K Run

From $42 Open

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Veterans Day Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 PHILADELPHIA

Sat, Nov 14 · Camden, NJ Camden

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

From $30 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)Virtual Run Registration +3

From $30 Open

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