Updated Sep 12, 2026
Running races in New Jersey
Browse 253 upcoming running races in New Jersey with dates, cities, distances, registration status, and official links.
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Last updated Sep 12, 2026
East Brunswick, NJ 08816 | 5K
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Sep 19, 2026
Annual Riverdale First Responders 5k Run and Walk
Riverdale, NJ 07457 | 3.1 Miles
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Sep 19, 2026
LIVE RACE! #WhatsMyName 5K and 1 Mile Walk
Robbinsville, NJ 08691 | 1 Miles
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Sep 19, 2026
The Dustin Deckard Memorial 5k Run & 1 Mile Walk
Pennsville, NJ 08070 | 5K
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Sep 20, 2026
18th Annual Race for Recovery 5K Run & Fun Walk
Pennsauken Township, NJ 08109 | 5K
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Sep 20, 2026
Donut Stop Running - Bound Brook PBA Local 380 5K
Bound Brook, NJ 08805 | 3.1 Miles
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Sep 20, 2026
Run for Pie 5K Presented by Live Run Give LLC
Bridgewater, NJ 08807 | 3.1 Miles
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Pennsauken, NJ 08109 | 5K
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Oct 4, 2026
Old Tappan Emergency Services - Superhero 5k
Old Tappan, NJ 07675 | 3.1 Miles
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Oct 10, 2026
Family & Community Services of Somerset County "Taking Strides Towards Wellness" 5k Run/Walk
Bridgewater, NJ 08807 | 5K
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Oct 17, 2026
Jonas Cattell Memorial 10-mile Run & Fort Mercer 5K
Haddonfield, NJ 08033 | 10 Miles
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West Orange, NJ 07052 | 5K
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Race planning guide
How to choose a running race in New Jersey
Compare more than the date and distance. Open the official race page to review the exact start time, course surface, elevation, time limits, packet pickup, parking, accessibility, and refund or transfer policy before registering.
- Confirm the source: organizer pages control registration status, pricing, schedule changes, and cancellations.
- Check the course: road, trail, hills, altitude, and weather can make two events at the same distance feel very different.
- Plan race morning: verify the venue, parking instructions, start corral, and recommended arrival time.
- Match your training: leave enough time to build safely for the distance and recover before your next goal race.