Running Races in New Jersey — 2026

There are 670 running races in New Jersey in 2026 across 295 cities. The next upcoming race is the Cougar’s Twilight meet in Union on April 23. Popular distances include 5K races, half marathons, trail runs.

Kelly’s Kidz 5K

Sat, Jul 25 · North Wildwood, NJ North Wildwood

Road 1 Mile Family Fun WalkKelly’s Kidz 5K

From $25 Open

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5th Annual Axiom REACH 5k to Fight Cancer - Fun Run!

Sat, Jul 25 · Princeton, NJ Princeton

Virtual In-PersonVirtualStudent/Senior/Military Discount

From $25 Open

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PACKANACK DAY LAKE RUN & WALK

Sat, Jul 25 · Wayne, NJ Wayne

Road 2 Mile Walk5KKids Races

From $10 Open

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Ocean Gate 5K 2026

Sat, Jul 25 · Ocean Gate, NJ Ocean Gate

Road Ocean Gate 1 MileOcean Gate 1 Mile Kids RunOcean Gate 5K . CHRISTMAS IN JULY

From $25 Open

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Navesink 4

Sat, Jul 25 · Middletown, NJ Middletown

Road The Navesink 2 mile walkThe Navesink 4 Mile

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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

Sat, Jul 25 · 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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DQ Laurel Lake Triathlon, Duathlon, Aquabike, Aquathlon, & Super Sprint Triathlon in honor of William Laubengeyer *#

Sat, Jul 25 · Millville, NJ Millville

Triathlon AquathlonSuper Sprint TriathlonAquabike +4

From $65 Open

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Run for Donuts 5K/10K/13.1 PHILADELPHIA

Sat, Jul 25 · 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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Run for Coffee Lovers 5K/10K/13.1 NEW JERSEY

Sat, Jul 25 · 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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Annual Benefit 5K Run/Walk Supporting Veterans and their needs sponsored by the VFW Post 133

Sun, Jul 26 · East Brunswick, NJ East Brunswick

Road 5KKids Race

From $25 Open

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The Al Mackler Cancer Foundation Annual Run

Sun, Jul 26 · Atlantic City, NJ Atlantic City

Road 1Mile Ruth's Fun Run1Mile Stephen Jonas Walk5k Run +1

From $40 Open

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Party With Purpose 5K and After Party

Tue, Jul 28 · Hoboken, NJ Hoboken

Virtual 5KVirtual 5KKids Fun Run +1

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Loopy Looper

Sat, Aug 1 · Pennsauken, NJ Pennsauken

Ultra Glow Up Night Loop100 Miler12 Hour +3

From $25 Open

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Sea Girt 5K & Kids' Races - 2026

Sat, Aug 1 · Sea Girt, NJ Sea Girt

Road 5K Run/Walk/RollKids' Races and Activities

From $12 Open Closing Soon

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Tunnel to Towers Arena Climb - Somerset, NJ

Sat, Aug 1 · Bridgewater, NJ Bridgewater

Road Youth Registration 13 to 17 yrsAdult RegistrationChild Registration 12 & Under +1

From $5 Open

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Captain Bill Gallagher Island 10 Mile Run

Sat, Aug 1 · Sea isle City, NJ Sea isle City

Road 10 Mile

From $30 Open

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Autumn Lake Triathlon

Sun, Aug 2 · Williamstown, NJ Williamstown

Triathlon 5K RunRelay TriathlonTriathlon +3

From $20 Open

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The Montclair Mile presented by Brooks

Thu, Aug 6 · Montclair, NJ Montclair

Road Stroller MileMen's Showdown MilePaws & Pavement Mile +6

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Interstate 17

Sat, Aug 8 · Closter, NJ Closter

Trail 17 Mile Trail Run

From $17 Open 74 spots left

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Asbury Park Sheehan Classic 5K

Sat, Aug 8 · Asbury Park, NJ Asbury Park

Road Kids' Run5K Run

From $14 Open

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Three Bridges Five Mile Road Race, part of the "LDR Championship Series"

Sat, Aug 8 · Three Bridges, NJ Three Bridges

Road Three Bridges Two Mile WalkThree Bridges Five Mile Road Race, part of the LDR Championship Series

From $10 Open

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2026 Brigantine Beach Triathlon

Sat, Aug 8 · Brigantine, NJ Brigantine

Triathlon AquabikeDuathlon2 Person Triathlon Relay +3

From $50 Open

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Wildwood Navy Seal Challenge

Sun, Aug 9 · Wildwood, NJ Wildwood

OCR Wildwood Navy Seal 4 Person Team Challenge (Swim/Run Obstacle)Wildwood Navy Seal Land Run Only Challenge (Run Obstacle)Wildwood Navy Seal Individual Challenge (Swim/Run Obstacle) +1

From $25 Open

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CRDA Atlantic City Triathlon

Sun, Aug 9 · Atlantic City, NJ Atlantic City

Triathlon SPRINT TriathlonOLYMPIC TriathlonOLYMPIC Aquabike +3

From $124 Open Closing Soon

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Monmouth Battlefield 5K

Sun, Aug 9 · Manalapan, NJ Manalapan

Road 1 Mile WalkMonmouth Battlefield 5K

From $20 Open

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Jersey Shore Summer Half, 10K, and 5K

Sun, Aug 9 · Cape May Court House, NJ Cape May Court House

Road 5k Race10K RaceHalf Marathon +3

From $45 Open

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Brookville Olympic Triathlon, Duathlon, & Aquabike; Sprint Triathlon & Aquabike #

Sat, Aug 15 · Barnegat, NJ Barnegat

Triathlon Sprint AquabikeSprint Triathlon RelaySprint Triathlon +5

From $80 Open

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

Sat, Aug 15 · 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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Bagel Run 5K/10K/13.1 NEW JERSEY

Sat, Aug 15 · 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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Bagel Run 5K/10K/13.1 PHILADELPHIA

Sat, Aug 15 · 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 PB& J 5K/10K/13.1 PHILADELPHIA

Sat, Aug 15 · 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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Jersey City Summer Half, 10K, and 5K

Sun, Aug 16 · Jersey City, NJ Jersey City

Road 5KVIRTUAL ONLY - 5K10K +3

From $50 Open

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Greenfields Tri/Aqua/Du/ 5K & Splash and Dash #

Sun, Aug 16 · West Deptford, NJ West Deptford

Triathlon Kids Splash & DashSwim/Run5k +6

From $30 Open

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Ed Espenshade Memorial 5k

Sat, Aug 22 · Merchantville, NJ Merchantville

Road 5k

From $35 Open

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Bikes & Beers Ocean County

Sat, Aug 22 · Brick Township, NJ Brick Township

15 MILE (10:00 AM Start Time)30 MILE (9:30 AM Start Time)30 MILE (9:00 AM Start Time) +3

From $24 Open

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Cranford Cupcake 5K - Vegan + Gluten Free Friendly

Sun, Aug 23 · Cranford, NJ Cranford

Road Cupcake 5K

From $27 Open

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New Jersey Summer Half, 10k, 5k @ Battlefield

Sun, Aug 23 · Englishtown, NJ Englishtown

Road 5K - Aug 2310K - Aug 23Half - Aug 23

From $50 Open

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DQ 15th Annual Medford Lakes Colony Sprint Triathlon, Duathlon, & Aquabike *#

Sun, Aug 23 · Medford Lakes, NJ Medford Lakes

Triathlon AquabikeTriathlon RelayTriathlon +2

From $85 Open

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

Sat, Aug 29 · 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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20th Annual Seedorf / McMeekin 5k Run

Sat, Aug 29 · Atlantic City, NJ Atlantic City

Road 5K

From $40 Open

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Sloth Run 5K/10K/13.1 PHILADELPHIA

Sat, Aug 29 · 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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Sloth Run 5K/10K/13.1 NEW JERSEY

Sat, Aug 29 · Camden, NJ Camden

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun RunVirtual Run Registration5K Registration +3

From $30 Open

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

Sat, Aug 29 · 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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Belmar Five Mile Run

Fri, Sep 4 · Belmar, NJ Belmar

Road Belmar 5 Mile RunBelmar 5 WheelchairBelmar 5 Kid's Races

From $15 Open

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Princeton Battlefield 5K

Sun, Sep 6 · Princeton, NJ Princeton

Road 1 Mile WalkPrinceton Battlefield 5K

From $20 Open

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Run the Vineyards - William Heritage Labor Day 5K & 1 Mile Walk and 1 Mile Kids Race

Sun, Sep 6 · Mullica Hill, NJ Mullica Hill

Road 1 Mile Kids Run1 Mile Walk5K

From $30 Open

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Tim Kerr 7 Mile Island Run and TK5K Run/Walk

Sun, Sep 6 · Avalon, NJ Avalon

Road 5k Run/Walk7 Mile Island Run

From $25 Open

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Paterson Great Falls 5k Race 2026

Sun, Sep 6 · Paterson, NJ Paterson

Road Paterson Great Falls 5k Race 2026

From $25 Open

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Verona Labor Day Classic

Mon, Sep 7 · Verona, NJ Verona

Road 1 Mile Fun Run / Health Walk5K Race

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Tunnel to Towers National Golf Series North Jersey Golf Classic

Tue, Sep 8 · Bloomfield, NJ Bloomfield

Sponsorship: Gold Star SponsorSponsorship: Beverage Station SponsorSPONSORSHIP: 2 Tee Sign Sponsor +7

From $125 Open 5 spots left

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