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.

Run for Mental Health 5K/10K/13.1 PHILADELPHIA

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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The NY Skyline Half, 10K, and 5K

Sat, Nov 14 · Jersey City, NJ Jersey City

Road 5k Race10K RaceHalf Marathon

From $50 Open

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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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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 Registration +3

From $30 Open

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St. Augustine Prep On the Move 5K

Sat, Nov 14 · Richland, NJ Richland

Road 5K Run1M Walk

From $12 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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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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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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Brooks Northeast XC Championships

Sat, Nov 21 · Holmdel, NJ Holmdel

Road Youth Race 3K (Ages 14 and Under)Junior and Senior Girls 5KOpen Race 5K (All Ages) +5

From $45 Open Closing Soon

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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

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Hoboken's Annual Turkey Trot 5K

Sat, Nov 21 · Hoboken, NJ Hoboken

Road 1 Mile Fun Run5K

From $20 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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FEAR Trail Fest 2026

Sun, Nov 22 · Morristown, NJ Morristown

Trail FEAR Trail Fest 2026

From $50 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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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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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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Rutgers Army ROTC Turkey Trot 5K Run

Sun, Nov 22 · Piscataway, NJ Piscataway

Road 5k Run

From $35 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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Bayonne Turkey Trot 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run

Thu, Nov 26 · Bayonne, NJ Bayonne

Road Turkey Trot 5K1 Mile Fun Run

From $10 Open

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

Thu, Nov 26 · Clark, NJ Clark

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

From $35 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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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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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 $20 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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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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Wobble 'til You Gobble 5k

Thu, Nov 26 · Hainesport, NJ Hainesport

Road 5k

From $15 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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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 $30 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/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt)5K Registration +3

From $30 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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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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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+5M Turkey Trot +2

From $16 Open

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Coffee Lovers Run 5K/10K/13.1 PHILADELPHIA

Sat, Nov 28 · 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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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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Thanksgiving Gobble Trot Run 5K/10K/13.1 NEW JERSEY

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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Navesink Challenge 12k & 5k

Sun, Nov 29 · Middletown, NJ Middletown

Road 5K Race12K Race

From $34 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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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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Haddonfield Snowflake Run

Sat, Dec 5 · Haddonfield, NJ Haddonfield

Road 5k Run/Walk

From $20 Open

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Cranford Santa Run 10:15 am

Sat, Dec 5 · Cranford, NJ Cranford

Road 12/6 Cranford Santa Donut 5K

From $30 Open

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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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Racefaster through the Mall 5k Run - American Dream: Race 1

Sun, Dec 6 · East Rutherford, NJ East Rutherford

Road Kids Fun RunKids Fun RunRacefaster through the Mall - Race 1 +3

From $30 Open

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2026 Montclair Doughnut Run

Sun, Dec 6 · Montclair, NJ Montclair

Road 5K Doughnut RunDoughnut Dash (for Kids)

From $25 Open

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Sunrise Marathon 5K/10K/13.1 PHILADELPHIA

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

Sat, Dec 12 · 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 for Breast Cancer 5K/10K/13.1 PHILADELPHIA

Sat, Dec 12 · 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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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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Hoboken's Jingle Bell 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run

Sat, Dec 12 · Hoboken, NJ Hoboken

Road 5K1 Mile Fun Run

From $20 Open

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Frosty Looper

Sun, Dec 13 · Pennsauken, NJ Pennsauken

Road 8 Hour

From $90 Open

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