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 Duke’s Holiday Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K Race Fest

Sun, Dec 6 · Bridgewater, NJ Bridgewater

Virtual 5k Race10K RaceHalf Marathon +3

From $50 Open

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2026 Montclair Doughnut Run presented by Brooks

Sun, Dec 6 · Montclair, NJ Montclair

Road 5K Doughnut RunMontclair Orthodontics Kids Dash (1/2 Mile)

From $25 Open

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

Sat, Dec 12 · Camden, NJ Camden

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun Run5K RegistrationVirtual Run Registration +3

From $30 Open

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Morris Hot Cocoa 5k + 10k, December 12th, 10 am

Sat, Dec 12 · Morris Plains, NJ Morris Plains

Road Morris Hot Cocoa 5KMorris Hot Cocoa 10k

From $32 Open

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Holiday Hustle 5k

Sat, Dec 12 · Swedsboro, NJ Swedsboro

Road Little Debbie Cake MileElf Dash5k +1

From $0 Open

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Hoboken's Jingle Bell 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run

Sat, Dec 12 · Hoboken, NJ Hoboken

Road 5K1 Mile Fun Run

From $15 Open

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

Sat, Dec 12 · 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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Sleigh the Shore 5K

Sat, Dec 12 · Beach Haven, NJ Beach Haven

Road Sleigh the Shore 5K

From $40 Open

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Sunrise Marathon 5K/10K/13.1 PHILADELPHIA

Sat, Dec 12 · 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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Sunrise Marathon 5K/10K/13.1 NEW JERSEY

Sat, Dec 12 · Camden, NJ Camden

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

From $30 Open

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Rutgers Big Chill 5K

Sat, Dec 12 · New Brunswick, NJ New Brunswick

Virtual Rutgers Virtual Big Chill 5KRutgers Big Chill 5K

From $10 Open

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Rat Race Holiday Hash

Sun, Dec 13 · Belmar, NJ Belmar

Rat Race Holiday Hash

From $12.12 Open Closing Soon

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Train Run Holiday Special

Sun, Dec 13 · Asbury Park, NJ Asbury Park

Road Train Run Holiday Special

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Frosty Looper

Sun, Dec 13 · Pennsauken, NJ Pennsauken

Road 8 Hour

From $90 Open

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The Merriest Night: Run & Holiday Festival

Sun, Dec 13 · Blackwood, NJ Blackwood

Road Youth MileMile Walk5K +1

From $25 Open

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The Light Run

Tue, Dec 15 · Pitman, NJ Pitman

Road The Light Run

From $20 Open

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Reindeer Run 5k / Kids Fun Run

Sat, Dec 19 · Egg Harbor City, NJ Egg Harbor City

Road Kids Fun Run5K Run

From $20 Open

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The Run Before Christmas - SantaCon 8k

Sat, Dec 19 · Clinton, NJ Clinton

Road 8(ish)K

From $45 Open

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New Year's Run 5K/10K/13.1 NEW JERSEY

Sat, Dec 26 · Camden, NJ Camden

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

From $30 Open

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Pineland Striders Boxing Day 5K

Sat, Dec 26 · Voorhees, NJ Voorhees

Road Pineland Striders Boxing Day 5K

From $26 Open

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A Merry Christmas Run 5K/10K/13.1 PHILADELPHIA

Sat, Dec 26 · 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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A Merry Christmas Run 5K/10K/13.1 NEW JERSEY

Sat, Dec 26 · Camden, NJ Camden

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun Run5K RegistrationVirtual Run Registration +3

From $30 Open

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New Year's Run 5K/10K/13.1 PHILADELPHIA

Sat, Dec 26 · 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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JSRC New Year’s Eve 2 Mile Twilight Fun Run/Walk & Party

Thu, Dec 31 · Manasquan, NJ Manasquan

Road Twilight Fun RunTwilight Party Only

From $20 Open

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2027 New Years 3/6 Mile Run & Pup Strut

Fri, Jan 1 · Hamilton Township, NJ Hamilton Township

Road 2027 NEW YEAR'S 1Mile Pup Strut2027 New Years 3 Mile run2027 New Years 6 Mile run

From $30 Open

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Lebanon Borough New Year's 5K Run & Walk

Fri, Jan 1 · Lebanon, NJ Lebanon

Road Lebanon Borough New Year's Run 5K

From $45 Open

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DQ Events Bundle

Fri, Jan 1 · Woodbury, NJ Woodbury

Triathlon Triathlon BundleAquabike BundleSeason Pass +4

From $299 Open

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Hangover Run 5K

Fri, Jan 1 · Williamstown, NJ Williamstown

Road Hangover Run 5K

From $20 Open

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The One-One Run

Fri, Jan 1 · Westville, NJ Westville

Road 1 Mile Race

From $32 Open

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2027 Resolution Run & Walk 5K

Fri, Jan 1 · Hillsborough, NJ Hillsborough

Virtual VIRTUAL 5K Walk & Run5K Walk & Run

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Hangover 5K

Fri, Jan 1 · Westfield, NJ Westfield

Road 44th Annual Hangover 5K43rd Annual Hangover 5KAdaptive Athlete 5K +2

From $25 Open 78 spots left

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Run for the Call 2027

Fri, Jan 1 · Point Pleasant Beach, NJ Point Pleasant Beach

Virtual 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk5k Run For The CallVirtual (Your Location) *Price Includes Shipping

From $30 Open

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Sunrise Marathon 5K/10K/13.1 PHILADELPHIA

Sat, Jan 16 · Camden, NJ Camden

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun Run5K RegistrationVirtual Run Registration +3

From $30 Open

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Sunrise Marathon 5K/10K/13.1 NEW JERSEY

Sat, Jan 16 · 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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MLK Jr. Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 PHILADELPHIA

Sat, Jan 16 · 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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MLK Jr. Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 NEW JERSEY

Sat, Jan 16 · 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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The Chili Run

Sun, Jan 24 · Pitman, NJ Pitman

Road 2 Mile Run

From $40 Open

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Penguin Pace

Sat, Jan 30 · Wayne, NJ Wayne

Road Penguin Pace 5KPenguin Pace Kids Fun Run

From $16 Open

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Run for Donut NEW JERSEY

Sat, Jan 30 · 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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Patriot Polar Plunge! - To Benefit the LIFT Fund for Veterans at Monmouth Habitat for Humanity - In Memory of State Trooper and National Guardsman Juan Fajardo

Sat, Jan 30 · Sea Girt, NJ Sea Girt

Patriot Polar Plunge! To Benefit the LIFT Fund for Veterans at Monmouth Habitat for Humanity

From $55 Open

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Coffee Lover Run PHILADELPHIA

Sat, Jan 30 · Camden, NJ Camden

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

From $30 Open

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YETI OR NOT Snowshoe Invasion

Sat, Jan 30 · Vernon, NJ Vernon

Road Last Mile Fun Option Not TimedYeti or Not Snowshoe Invasion 5k

From $25 Open

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Coffee Lover Run NEW JERSEY

Sat, Jan 30 · 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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Run for Donut PHILADELPHIA

Sat, Jan 30 · Camden, NJ Camden

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun Run5K Registration5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt) +3

From $30 Open

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PLAYATHON

Fri, Feb 5 · New Providence, NJ New Providence

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The Chili Run - February

Sat, Feb 6 · Pitman, NJ Pitman

Road 2 Mile Run

From $40 Open

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The JC Valentine's Half Marathon, 10K, 5K

Sun, Feb 7 · Jersey City, NJ Jersey City

Virtual 5K Race10K RaceHalf Marathon +3

From $45 Open

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Run for Chocolate 5K/10K/13.1 NEW JERSEY

Sat, Feb 13 · 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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Cupid's Chase 5K Galloway

Sat, Feb 13 · Galloway, NJ Galloway

Road 5KExhibitor TableSilver Sponsor +3

From $40 Open

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Cupid's Chase 5K Lake Como

Sat, Feb 13 · Lake Como, NJ Lake Como

Road 5KExhibitor TablePlatinum Sponsor +3

From $40 Open

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