# 5K Races in New Jersey (2026)

> 473 upcoming 5K races across New Jersey.

- **Page:** https://runthis.run/races/new-jersey/5k

## Races

- **[Wildwood Crest 5K Beach Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-10353-wildwood-crest-5k-beach-run)** — Fri, Aug 7, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Wildwood Crest, NJ · 5K / 1 mile
- **[Habitat for Humanity of Salem County 5K & 1-Mile Color Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-164493-habitat-for-humanity-of-salem-county-5k-1-mile-color-run)** — Fri, Aug 7, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Pennsville, NJ · 5K / 1 mile
- **[3rd Annual TriState Veterans Memorial Fund 1 Mile-Walk / 5k-Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-168139-3rd-annual-tristate-veterans-memorial-fund-1-mile-walk-5k-ru)** — Fri, Aug 7, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Sewell, NJ · 5K
- **[Rev. Dr. Frank Napier Jr 5K Run/Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-23353-rev-dr-frank-napier-jr-5k-run-walk)** — Fri, Aug 7, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Paterson, NJ · 5K
- **[Asbury Park Sheehan Classic 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-9735-asbury-park-sheehan-classic-5k)** — Fri, Aug 7, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Asbury Park, NJ · 5K / 402 m
- **[Team SBH Summer 5K 2026](https://runthis.run/event/rs-113639-team-sbh-summer-5k-2026)** — Sat, Aug 8, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Deal, NJ · 5K / 3 m
- **[North Vineland Road Race](https://runthis.run/event/rs-142826-north-vineland-road-race)** — Sat, Aug 8, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Vineland, NJ · 5K
- **[Jersey Shore Summer Half, 10K, and 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-183847-jersey-shore-summer-half-10k-and-5k)** — Sat, Aug 8, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Cape May Court House, NJ · Marathon / 10K / 5K
- **[Monmouth Battlefield 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-186987-monmouth-battlefield-5k)** — Sat, Aug 8, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Manalapan, NJ · 5K / 1 mile
- **[JC PRIDE Walk, Jog, Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-210992-jc-pride-walk-jog-run)** — Sat, Aug 8, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Jersey City, NJ · 3.5 mi
- **[RVA Fields Two Person Cross Country Relay And 6K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-186790-rva-fields-two-person-cross-country-relay-and-6k)** — Sun, Aug 9, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Boonton, NJ · 3.7 mi
- **[Party With Purpose 5K and After Party](https://runthis.run/event/rs-128775-party-with-purpose-5k-and-after-party)** — Tue, Aug 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Hoboken, NJ · 5K
- **[Bradley Beach 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-10026-bradley-beach-5k)** — Fri, Aug 14, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Bradley Beach, NJ · 5K
- **[Kiwi's Color Run for a Cause](https://runthis.run/event/rs-145212-kiwis-color-run-for-a-cause)** — Fri, Aug 14, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · West Creek, NJ · 5K / 1 mile
- **[Run for PB& J 5K/10K/13.1 NEW JERSEY](https://runthis.run/event/rs-198876-run-for-pb-j-5k-10k-13-1-new-jersey)** — Fri, Aug 14, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Camden, NJ · 5K / 10K / Marathon / 1 mile
- **[Run for PB& J 5K/10K/13.1 PHILADELPHIA](https://runthis.run/event/rs-198877-run-for-pb-j-5k-10k-13-1-philadelphia)** — Fri, Aug 14, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Camden, NJ · 5K / 10K / Marathon / 1 mile
- **[Bagel Run 5K/10K/13.1 NEW JERSEY](https://runthis.run/event/rs-199400-bagel-run-5k-10k-13-1-new-jersey)** — Fri, Aug 14, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Camden, NJ · 5K / 10K / Marathon / 1 mile
- **[Bagel Run 5K/10K/13.1 PHILADELPHIA](https://runthis.run/event/rs-199401-bagel-run-5k-10k-13-1-philadelphia)** — Fri, Aug 14, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Camden, NJ · 5K / 10K / Marathon / 1 mile
- **[Billy Schmidt Memorial 5k](https://runthis.run/event/rs-210926-billy-schmidt-memorial-5k)** — Fri, Aug 14, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Atlantic City, NJ · 5K
- **[West Deptford 5K & Backpack Drive](https://runthis.run/event/rs-211113-west-deptford-5k-backpack-drive)** — Fri, Aug 14, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Thorofare, NJ · 5K / 1 mile
- **[Greenfields Tri/Aqua/Du/ 5K & Splash and Dash #](https://runthis.run/event/rs-159216-greenfields-tri-aqua-du-5k-splash-and-dash)** — Sat, Aug 15, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · West Deptford, NJ · 16.3 mi / 18.1 mi / Marathon / 5K / 11.1 mi / 1.1 mi / 3.3 mi
- **[Jersey City Summer Half, 10K, and 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-183849-jersey-city-summer-half-10k-and-5k)** — Sat, Aug 15, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Jersey City, NJ · Marathon / 10K / 5K
- **[13th Annual Howell Twp./Farmingdale Memorial 5K Run & Race Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-47810-13th-annual-howell-twp-farmingdale-memorial-5k-run-race-walk)** — Tue, Aug 18, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Farmingdale, NJ · 5K
- **[North Jersey Masters 5K Beginner Running Program](https://runthis.run/event/rs-58724-north-jersey-masters-5k-beginner-running-program)** — Tue, Aug 18, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Multiple Locations, NJ · 5K
- **[Run, Walk & Roll for Malan Syndrome 2026](https://runthis.run/event/rs-94961-run-walk-roll-for-malan-syndrome-2026)** — Tue, Aug 18, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Anywhere, NJ · 5K
- **[Lacey 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-11189-lacey-5k)** — Fri, Aug 21, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Forked River, NJ · 5K / 1 mile / 1 m
- **[Ed Espenshade Memorial 5k](https://runthis.run/event/rs-199847-ed-espenshade-memorial-5k)** — Fri, Aug 21, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Merchantville, NJ · 5K
- **[Endless Summer 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-208616-endless-summer-5k)** — Fri, Aug 21, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Manahawkin, NJ · 5K
- **[Crusader Booster Club 5k and 1 Mile Fun Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-209248-crusader-booster-club-5k-and-1-mile-fun-run)** — Fri, Aug 21, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Wildwood Crest, NJ · 5K / 1 mile
- **[12th Annual Kearny VFW Post #1302 Memorial 5K Run/Walk in Honor of SSG's Jorge Oliveira & Edward Karolasz Scholarship Fund](https://runthis.run/event/rs-78148-12th-annual-kearny-vfw-post-1302-memorial-5k-run-walk-in-hon)** — Fri, Aug 21, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Kearny, NJ · 5K
- **[Cranford Cupcake 5K - Vegan + Gluten Free Friendly](https://runthis.run/event/rs-113200-cranford-cupcake-5k-vegan-gluten-free-friendly)** — Sat, Aug 22, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Cranford, NJ · 5K
- **[Charity Vyshyvanka Walk/Run - 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-154078-charity-vyshyvanka-walk-run-5k)** — Sat, Aug 22, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Jersey City, NJ · 5K / 200 m
- **[New Jersey Summer Half, 10k, 5k @ Battlefield](https://runthis.run/event/rs-200574-new-jersey-summer-half-10k-5k-battlefield)** — Sat, Aug 22, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Englishtown, NJ · Marathon / 10K / 5K
- **[20th Annual Seedorf / McMeekin 5k Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-116207-20th-annual-seedorf-mcmeekin-5k-run)** — Fri, Aug 28, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Atlantic City, NJ · 5K
- **[Sloth Run 5K/10K/13.1 NEW JERSEY](https://runthis.run/event/rs-198473-sloth-run-5k-10k-13-1-new-jersey)** — Fri, Aug 28, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Camden, NJ · 5K / 10K / Marathon / 1 mile
- **[Sloth Run 5K/10K/13.1 PHILADELPHIA](https://runthis.run/event/rs-198474-sloth-run-5k-10k-13-1-philadelphia)** — Fri, Aug 28, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Camden, NJ · 5K / 10K / Marathon / 1 mile
- **[Run for Breast Cancer 5K/10K/13.1 NEW JERSEY](https://runthis.run/event/rs-199880-run-for-breast-cancer-5k-10k-13-1-new-jersey)** — Fri, Aug 28, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Camden, NJ · 5K / 10K / Marathon / 1 mile
- **[Run for Breast Cancer 5K/10K/13.1 PHILADELPHIA](https://runthis.run/event/rs-199881-run-for-breast-cancer-5k-10k-13-1-philadelphia)** — Fri, Aug 28, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Camden, NJ · 5K / 10K / Marathon / 1 mile
- **[Saturday in the Park Women's 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-21839-saturday-in-the-park-womens-5k)** — Fri, Aug 28, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Lincroft, NJ · 5K
- **[4th Annual StrongLikeTom](https://runthis.run/event/rs-166361-4th-annual-strongliketom)** — Sat, Aug 29, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Stewartsville, NJ · 5K
- **[UCAN5K with Jersey Women Strong - Fall 2026](https://runthis.run/event/rs-211770-ucan5k-with-jersey-women-strong-fall-2026)** — Sat, Aug 29, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Ridgewood, NJ · 5K
- **[CEDAR ISLAND 5K SWIM](https://runthis.run/event/rs-31081-cedar-island-5k-swim)** — Sat, Aug 29, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Avalon, NJ · 5K
- **[Jason's Memorial 5K Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-60401-jasons-memorial-5k-run)** — Sat, Aug 29, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Hillsborough, NJ · 5K
- **[USATF-NJ Open & Masters 5k Cross Country Championships](https://runthis.run/event/rs-79179-usatf-nj-open-masters-5k-cross-country-championships)** — Sat, Aug 29, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Peapack Gladstone, NJ · 5K
- **[Move for Angola](https://runthis.run/event/rs-205092-move-for-angola)** — Mon, Aug 31, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Hillside, NJ · 5K
- **[Stop Drop and Run 5k 10k](https://runthis.run/event/rs-204912-stop-drop-and-run-5k-10k)** — Fri, Sep 4, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Barnegat, NJ · 1 mile / 5K / 10K
- **[Pompton Lakes 5K Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-10599-pompton-lakes-5k-run)** — Sat, Sep 5, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Pompton Lakes, NJ · 5K
- **[Run the Vineyards - William Heritage Labor Day 5K & 1 Mile Walk and 1 Mile Kids Race](https://runthis.run/event/rs-153160-run-the-vineyards-william-heritage-labor-day-5k-1-mile-walk-)** — Sat, Sep 5, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Mullica Hill, NJ · 5K / 1 mile
- **[Princeton Battlefield 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-187116-princeton-battlefield-5k)** — Sat, Sep 5, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Princeton, NJ · 5K / 1 mile
- **[Closter's Dom Mircovich Memorial 5K - 45th Annual & Jim O'Halloran Kids Fun Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-19130-closters-dom-mircovich-memorial-5k-45th-annual-jim-ohalloran)** — Sat, Sep 5, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Closter, NJ · 5K / 1000 m
- **[Kean University: Back To School 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-206519-kean-university-back-to-school-5k)** — Sat, Sep 5, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Union, NJ · 5K
- **[Tim Kerr 7 Mile Island Run and TK5K Run/Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-31066-tim-kerr-7-mile-island-run-and-tk5k-run-walk)** — Sat, Sep 5, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Avalon, NJ · 7.0 mi / 5K
- **[Paterson Great Falls 5k Race 2026](https://runthis.run/event/rs-49516-paterson-great-falls-5k-race-2026)** — Sat, Sep 5, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Paterson, NJ · 5K
- **[Alternatives Inc. Dignity Dash](https://runthis.run/event/rs-58977-alternatives-inc-dignity-dash)** — Sat, Sep 5, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Bridgewater, NJ · 10K / 5K / 1 mile
- **[Mercer County Half Marathon & EVO 5k](https://runthis.run/event/rs-65344-mercer-county-half-marathon-evo-5k)** — Sat, Sep 5, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Trenton, NJ · Marathon / 5K
- **[The 34th Annual Labor Day 5K Race & 1.5 Mile Family Fitness Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-22936-the-34th-annual-labor-day-5k-race-1-5-mile-family-fitness-wa)** — Sun, Sep 6, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · South Plainfield, NJ · 5K / 1.5 mi
- **[Stamp Out Hunger 5K | 10 K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-23551-stamp-out-hunger-5k-10-k)** — Sun, Sep 6, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Medford, NJ · 10K / 5K / 1 mile
- **[Verona Labor Day Classic](https://runthis.run/event/rs-32851-verona-labor-day-classic)** — Sun, Sep 6, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Verona, NJ · 1 mile / 5K
- **[Labor Day 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-35684-labor-day-5k)** — Sun, Sep 6, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Sparta, NJ · 5K
- **[Lester Wright Jr. Youth XC Series](https://runthis.run/event/rs-96405-lester-wright-jr-youth-xc-series)** — Mon, Sep 7, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Holmdel, NJ · 400 m / 800 m / 1.2 mi / 1.9 mi / 2.5 mi / 5K
- **[Arman Roy Foundation 2026 5K Run for Hope](https://runthis.run/event/rs-79010-arman-roy-foundation-2026-5k-run-for-hope)** — Thu, Sep 10, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Basking Ridge, NJ · 5K / 1000 m
- **[9/11 Memorial 5K and Kids' Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-111268-9-11-memorial-5k-and-kids-run)** — Fri, Sep 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Middletown, NJ · 5K / 805 m
- **[FallApple](https://runthis.run/event/rs-131429-fallapple)** — Fri, Sep 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · South Orange, NJ · 5K / 10K / Marathon / 31.1 mi / 50.0 mi
- **[Ringwood PBA 5k Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-133555-ringwood-pba-5k-run)** — Fri, Sep 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Ringwood, NJ · 5K
- **[Somers Point's Run to Remember 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-150137-somers-points-run-to-remember-5k)** — Fri, Sep 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Somers Point, NJ · 5K
- **[Helene Cody Cranbury 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-15077-helene-cody-cranbury-5k-1-mile-fun-run-walk)** — Fri, Sep 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Cranbury, NJ · 5K / 1 mile
- **[9/11 Heroes Run - Raritan, NJ](https://runthis.run/event/rs-165832-9-11-heroes-run-raritan-nj)** — Fri, Sep 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Raritan, NJ · 5K / 1 mile
- **[National Chocolate Day: Run for Chocolates 5K/10K/13.1 NEW JERSEY](https://runthis.run/event/rs-198509-national-chocolate-day-run-for-chocolates-5k-10k-13-1-new-je)** — Fri, Sep 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Camden, NJ · 5K / 10K / Marathon / 1 mile
- **[National Chocolate Day: Run for Chocolates 5K/10K/13.1 PHILADELPHIA](https://runthis.run/event/rs-198510-national-chocolate-day-run-for-chocolates-5k-10k-13-1-philad)** — Fri, Sep 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Camden, NJ · 5K / 10K / Marathon / 1 mile
- **[Run for Mental Health 5K/10K/13.1 NEW JERSEY](https://runthis.run/event/rs-199926-run-for-mental-health-5k-10k-13-1-new-jersey)** — Fri, Sep 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Camden, NJ · 5K / 10K / Marathon / 1 mile
- **[Run for Mental Health 5K/10K/13.1 PHILADELPHIA](https://runthis.run/event/rs-199927-run-for-mental-health-5k-10k-13-1-philadelphia)** — Fri, Sep 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Camden, NJ · 5K / 10K / Marathon / 1 mile
- **[NJ FMBA Fallen Heroes 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-203994-nj-fmba-fallen-heroes-5k)** — Fri, Sep 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Lake Como, NJ · 5K / 1 mile / 80 m
- **[Somerset County Operation Helping Hand: Running for Recovery 5K Run and Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-204259-somerset-county-operation-helping-hand-running-for-recovery-)** — Fri, Sep 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Bridgewater, NJ · 5K
- **[PBA Local 388 5K Run/1 Mile Walk Fundraiser](https://runthis.run/event/rs-206955-pba-local-388-5k-run-1-mile-walk-fundraiser)** — Fri, Sep 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Fort Lee, NJ · 5K / 1 mile
- **[Snouts and Stouts Brew Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-207457-snouts-and-stouts-brew-run)** — Fri, Sep 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Hammonton, NJ · 5K
- **[Dogs Day Out 5K Run/1.25mi Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-207717-dogs-day-out-5k-run-1-25mi-walk)** — Fri, Sep 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Farmingdale, NJ · 5K / 1.3 mi
- **[The Mock 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-210154-the-mock-5k)** — Fri, Sep 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Sicklerville, NJ · 5K
- **[Daretown Day 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-211347-daretown-day-5k)** — Fri, Sep 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Elmer, NJ · 5K / 1 mile
- **[Spotswood Annual 5K Walk & Race](https://runthis.run/event/rs-23137-spotswood-annual-5k-walk-race)** — Fri, Sep 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Spotswood, NJ · 5K
- **[DQ Pine Barrens Olympic Triathlon, Duathlon, & Aquabike; Sprint Triathlon & Aquathlon *#](https://runthis.run/event/rs-6876-dq-pine-barrens-olympic-triathlon-duathlon-aquabike-sprint-t)** — Fri, Sep 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Shamong, NJ · 31.7 mi / 30.8 mi / 25.5 mi / 28.2 mi / 3.6 mi
- **[Sea Isle City Run For Nurses 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-74461-sea-isle-city-run-for-nurses-5k)** — Fri, Sep 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Sea Isle City, NJ · 5K / 1 mile
- **[Hops Trot 5K - Cape May Brewing](https://runthis.run/event/rs-97539-hops-trot-5k-cape-may-brewing)** — Fri, Sep 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Rio Grande, NJ · 5K
- **[Edison VFW 3117 5k](https://runthis.run/event/rs-129537-edison-vfw-3117-5k)** — Sat, Sep 12, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Edison, NJ · 5K
- **[HollyDELL 5K Walk/Run/Wheel](https://runthis.run/event/rs-134156-hollydell-5k-walk-run-wheel)** — Sat, Sep 12, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Sewell, NJ · 5K / 1 mile
- **[3rd Annual 9/11 LeRoy Homer 5K & 1 Mile Walk - We Run So They Can Fly](https://runthis.run/event/rs-163937-3rd-annual-9-11-leroy-homer-5k-1-mile-walk-we-run-so-they-ca)** — Sat, Sep 12, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Evesham, NJ · 5K / 1 mile
- **[9/11 Heroes Run - Pennsauken, New Jersey](https://runthis.run/event/rs-165740-9-11-heroes-run-pennsauken-new-jersey)** — Sat, Sep 12, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Pennsauken, NJ · 5K / 1 mile
- **[The Beulah Murphy Foundation Inc. 5K Run/Walk for Cervical Cancer](https://runthis.run/event/rs-183312-the-beulah-murphy-foundation-inc-5k-run-walk-for-cervical-ca)** — Sat, Sep 12, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Rahway, NJ · 5K / 1 mile
- **[The NJ Fall Endurance Classic Half Marathon, 10k, 5k](https://runthis.run/event/rs-204562-the-nj-fall-endurance-classic-half-marathon-10k-5k)** — Sat, Sep 12, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Bridgewater, NJ · Marathon / 10K / 5K
- **[First Responders Unity 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-210124-first-responders-unity-5k)** — Sat, Sep 12, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Waretown, NJ · 5K / 1 mile
- **[HEMOPHILIA ASSOCIATION OF NEW JERSEY PRESENTS THE HEMOPHILIA 5K RUN/1 MILE WALK](https://runthis.run/event/rs-85403-hemophilia-association-of-new-jersey-presents-the-hemophilia)** — Sat, Sep 12, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · East Brunswick, NJ · 5K / 1 mile
- **[Run the Vineyards - Federal Twist 10K/5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-104646-run-the-vineyards-federal-twist-10k-5k)** — Fri, Sep 18, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Stockton, NJ · 5K / 10K
- **[Boys & Girls Club of Newark 5K to Wellness](https://runthis.run/event/rs-108839-boys-girls-club-of-newark-5k-to-wellness)** — Fri, Sep 18, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Newark, NJ · 5K
- **[Manila Madness 5K Freedom Run/Ruck](https://runthis.run/event/rs-112730-manila-madness-5k-freedom-run-ruck)** — Fri, Sep 18, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Raritan, NJ · 5K
- **[Haworth 5K Run/Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-114852-haworth-5k-run-walk)** — Fri, Sep 18, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Haworth, NJ · 5K
- **[Pound the Pavement for Purple 5K and 2 Mile Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-11698-pound-the-pavement-for-purple-5k-and-2-mile-walk)** — Fri, Sep 18, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Neptune, NJ · 5K / 2.0 mi
- **[Midland Park 5K Run For Education](https://runthis.run/event/rs-128317-midland-park-5k-run-for-education)** — Fri, Sep 18, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Midland Park, NJ · 5K / 1 mile
- **[The WOW Center/Life Focus Center 6K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-131962-the-wow-center-life-focus-center-6k)** — Fri, Sep 18, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Pennsauken, NJ · 3.7 mi
- **[Hudson County’s Strides for Safety 5k A Run Against Gun Violence](https://runthis.run/event/rs-133889-hudson-county-s-strides-for-safety-5k-a-run-against-gun-viol)** — Fri, Sep 18, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Jersey City, NJ · 5K
- **[Sirens and Sneakers 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-161296-sirens-and-sneakers-5k)** — Fri, Sep 18, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Long Valley, NJ · 5K / 300 m
- **[14th Annual Miracles for Myeloma 5K Hybrid Run/Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-181885-14th-annual-miracles-for-myeloma-5k-hybrid-run-walk)** — Fri, Sep 18, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Clark, NJ · 5K
- **[Harvest to Horizon Running Festival](https://runthis.run/event/rs-182159-harvest-to-horizon-running-festival)** — Fri, Sep 18, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Cedarville, NJ · Marathon / 5K / 1 mile
- **[Patrolman Samuel Irvin Legacy 5K Run/Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-185689-patrolman-samuel-irvin-legacy-5k-run-walk)** — Fri, Sep 18, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Columbus, NJ · 5K
- **[Northern New Jersey Empower Walk & 5K Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-187411-northern-new-jersey-empower-walk-5k-run)** — Fri, Sep 18, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · East Rutherford, NJ · 5K
- **[Seaside Semper Five](https://runthis.run/event/rs-19663-seaside-semper-five)** — Fri, Sep 18, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Seaside Heights, NJ · 5K / 1 mile
- **[Winslow Township 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-207432-winslow-township-5k)** — Fri, Sep 18, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Sicklerville, NJ · 5K
- **[The 11th Annual Fox Hollow "Fox Trot" 5k](https://runthis.run/event/rs-21053-the-11th-annual-fox-hollow-fox-trot-5k)** — Fri, Sep 18, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Cherry Hill, NJ · 5K
- **[The Dustin Deckard Memorial 5k Run & 1 Mile Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-4091-the-dustin-deckard-memorial-5k-run-1-mile-walk)** — Fri, Sep 18, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Pennsville, NJ · 5K / 1 mile
- **[BRC Blue Coat Run & Beer Festival](https://runthis.run/event/rs-43529-brc-blue-coat-run-beer-festival)** — Fri, Sep 18, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Burlington, NJ · 5K
- **[St. Hubert's 5K-9 Run & Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-47031-st-huberts-5k-9-run-walk)** — Fri, Sep 18, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Madison, NJ · 5K / 1 mile
- **[Annual Riverdale First Responders 5k Run and Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-59816-annual-riverdale-first-responders-5k-run-and-walk)** — Fri, Sep 18, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Riverdale, NJ · 5K
- **[Sgt. Gonzalez 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-60559-sgt-gonzalez-5k)** — Fri, Sep 18, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Franklinville, NJ · 5K
- **[Run for North Caldwell (5K & Color Mile)](https://runthis.run/event/rs-63167-run-for-north-caldwell-5k-color-mile)** — Fri, Sep 18, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · North Caldwell, NJ · 5K / 1 mile
- **[5K for Pizza: Hoboken](https://runthis.run/event/rs-76954-5k-for-pizza-hoboken)** — Fri, Sep 18, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Hoboken, NJ · 5K
- **[LIVE RACE! #WhatsMyName 5K and 1 Mile Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-87655-live-race-whatsmyname-5k-and-1-mile-walk)** — Fri, Sep 18, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Robbinsville, NJ · 1 mile / 5K
- **[Love for Luca 5K Run/Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-132492-love-for-luca-5k-run-walk)** — Sat, Sep 19, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Middletown, NJ · 5K
- **[Berkeley Heights 5K Race and Fitness Walk for Mental Health Presented by the Kimberly Anne Wilson Foundation...Proud to be an official USATF 500 Point Event!](https://runthis.run/event/rs-160106-berkeley-heights-5k-race-and-fitness-walk-for-mental-health-)** — Sat, Sep 19, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Berkeley Heights, NJ · 5K / 1.5 mi
- **[GRACIE'S ARMY FOUNDATION GO GOLD 5K and Fun Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-162847-gracies-army-foundation-go-gold-5k-and-fun-run)** — Sat, Sep 19, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Montville, NJ · 5K / 1 mile
- **[Run the Vineyards Saddlehill Winery 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-171473-run-the-vineyards-saddlehill-winery-5k)** — Sat, Sep 19, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Voorhees, NJ · 5K
- **[Jack's Hydrant Hustle and One Mile Family Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-187215-jacks-hydrant-hustle-and-one-mile-family-walk)** — Sat, Sep 19, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Wildwood, NJ · 5K / 1 mile
- **[Run for Pie 5K Presented by Live Run Give LLC](https://runthis.run/event/rs-196834-run-for-pie-5k-presented-by-live-run-give-llc)** — Sat, Sep 19, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Bridgewater, NJ · 5K
- **[ShopRite of Hunterdon County 30th Anniversary Run for Hunger](https://runthis.run/event/rs-20142-shoprite-of-hunterdon-county-30th-anniversary-run-for-hunger)** — Sat, Sep 19, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Flemington, NJ · 5K / 1.9 mi
- **[Ray Coleman Memorial 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-207105-ray-coleman-memorial-5k)** — Sat, Sep 19, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Lincroft, NJ · 5K / 1 mile
- **[Donut Stop Running - Bound Brook PBA Local 380 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-209291-donut-stop-running-bound-brook-pba-local-380-5k)** — Sat, Sep 19, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Bound Brook, NJ · 5K
- **[John Samra Memorial 5K Run & 1 Mile Family Fun Run/Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-5096-john-samra-memorial-5k-run-1-mile-family-fun-run-walk)** — Sat, Sep 19, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Clifton, NJ · 5K / 1 mile
- **[18th Annual Race for Recovery 5K Run & Fun Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-61904-18th-annual-race-for-recovery-5k-run-fun-walk)** — Sat, Sep 19, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Pennsauken Township, NJ · 5K
- **[Celebrate A Life 5K Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-132119-celebrate-a-life-5k-walk)** — Fri, Sep 25, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Augusta, NJ · 5K
- **[Big Day on Campus Run & Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-132766-big-day-on-campus-run-walk)** — Fri, Sep 25, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Vineland, NJ · 5K / 1 m
- **[Run the Legacy 5k](https://runthis.run/event/rs-136426-run-the-legacy-5k)** — Fri, Sep 25, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Egg Harbor City, NJ · 5K
- **[Run for the Animals](https://runthis.run/event/rs-150614-run-for-the-animals)** — Fri, Sep 25, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Bridgeton, NJ · 5K / 1 mile
- **[Cedar Run's Trails, Tails & Ales: 5k Charity Trail Run & Beer Garden](https://runthis.run/event/rs-150914-cedar-runs-trails-tails-ales-5k-charity-trail-run-beer-garde)** — Fri, Sep 25, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Medford, NJ · 5K
- **[Ocean Parks 5k (Joe Palaia Park)](https://runthis.run/event/rs-160408-ocean-parks-5k-joe-palaia-park)** — Fri, Sep 25, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Ocean, NJ · 5K
- **[Lake Como Day 5k](https://runthis.run/event/rs-164866-lake-como-day-5k)** — Fri, Sep 25, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Lake Como, NJ · 5K
- **[Evesham Education Foundation 5K & Color Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-168834-evesham-education-foundation-5k-color-run)** — Fri, Sep 25, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Marlton, NJ · 5K / 1 mile
- **[Poopy Doo's Animal Rescue's 3rd Annual Rainbow Bridge 5K and Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-180150-poopy-doos-animal-rescues-3rd-annual-rainbow-bridge-5k-and-w)** — Fri, Sep 25, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Hainesport, NJ · 5K / 1 mile
- **[The Chase](https://runthis.run/event/rs-182905-the-chase)** — Fri, Sep 25, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Hillsborough, NJ · 5K
- **[GR8FUL4LIFE 5K Run/Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-183944-gr8ful4life-5k-run-walk)** — Fri, Sep 25, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Colts Neck, NJ · 5K / 1 mile
- **[Footsteps For Families](https://runthis.run/event/rs-187023-footsteps-for-families)** — Fri, Sep 25, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · New Brunswick, NJ · 1 mile / 5K
- **[Oktoberfest Run 5K/10K/13.1 NEW JERSEY](https://runthis.run/event/rs-199686-oktoberfest-run-5k-10k-13-1-new-jersey)** — Fri, Sep 25, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Camden, NJ · 5K / 10K / Marathon / 1 mile
- **[Oktoberfest Run 5K/10K/13.1 PHILADELPHIA](https://runthis.run/event/rs-199687-oktoberfest-run-5k-10k-13-1-philadelphia)** — Fri, Sep 25, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Camden, NJ · 5K / 10K / Marathon / 1 mile
- **[Run for Donuts 5K/10K/13.1 NEW JERSEY](https://runthis.run/event/rs-200195-run-for-donuts-5k-10k-13-1-new-jersey)** — Fri, Sep 25, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Camden, NJ · 5K / 10K / Marathon / 1 mile
- **[Run for Donuts 5K/10K/13.1 PHILADELPHIA](https://runthis.run/event/rs-200196-run-for-donuts-5k-10k-13-1-philadelphia)** — Fri, Sep 25, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Camden, NJ · 5K / 10K / Marathon / 1 mile
- **[Run To Remember 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-211668-run-to-remember-5k)** — Fri, Sep 25, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Verona, NJ · 5K
- **[Run for Dad](https://runthis.run/event/rs-35517-run-for-dad)** — Fri, Sep 25, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · West Windsor Township, NJ · 5K / 2.0 mi / 100 m
- **[Keyport 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-47742-keyport-5k)** — Fri, Sep 25, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Keyport, NJ · 5K
- **[Dominic DiCarlo Memorial 5k & 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-588-dominic-dicarlo-memorial-5k-1-mile-fun-run-walk)** — Fri, Sep 25, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Woodbury, NJ · 5K / 1 mile
- **[Firefighter Bob Kochka 5K Run/Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-62021-firefighter-bob-kochka-5k-run-walk)** — Fri, Sep 25, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Bloomingdale, NJ · 5K
- **[48th ANNUAL JACK McKEOWN MEMORIAL RAMSEY RUN](https://runthis.run/event/rs-64917-48th-annual-jack-mckeown-memorial-ramsey-run)** — Fri, Sep 25, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Ramsey, NJ · 5K / 10K
- **[Fall Festival Wolverine Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-65731-fall-festival-wolverine-run)** — Fri, Sep 25, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Woodstown, NJ · 5K / 1 mile / 400 m
- **[Historic Allentown 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-77306-historic-allentown-5k)** — Fri, Sep 25, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Allentown, NJ · 5K / 1287 m
- **[Newstead 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-95248-newstead-5k)** — Fri, Sep 25, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · South Orange, NJ · 5K

_Showing the 150 soonest of 473 upcoming races. The full list is on [the page itself](https://runthis.run/races/new-jersey/5k)._

## 5K races by city

- [Camden, NJ (59)](https://runthis.run/races/new-jersey/camden/5k.md)
- [Jersey City, NJ (12)](https://runthis.run/races/new-jersey/jersey-city/5k.md)
- [Bridgewater, NJ (11)](https://runthis.run/races/new-jersey/bridgewater/5k.md)
- [Pennsauken, NJ (9)](https://runthis.run/races/new-jersey/pennsauken/5k.md)
- [Hoboken, NJ (8)](https://runthis.run/races/new-jersey/hoboken/5k.md)
- [Atlantic City, NJ (6)](https://runthis.run/races/new-jersey/atlantic-city/5k.md)
- [Hammonton, NJ (6)](https://runthis.run/races/new-jersey/hammonton/5k.md)
- [Holmdel, NJ (6)](https://runthis.run/races/new-jersey/holmdel/5k.md)
- [Somerset, NJ (6)](https://runthis.run/races/new-jersey/somerset/5k.md)
- [South Orange, NJ (6)](https://runthis.run/races/new-jersey/south-orange/5k.md)
- [West Orange, NJ (6)](https://runthis.run/races/new-jersey/west-orange/5k.md)
- [Princeton, NJ (5)](https://runthis.run/races/new-jersey/princeton/5k.md)
- [West Deptford, NJ (5)](https://runthis.run/races/new-jersey/west-deptford/5k.md)
- [Cape May, NJ (4)](https://runthis.run/races/new-jersey/cape-may/5k.md)
- [Clark, NJ (4)](https://runthis.run/races/new-jersey/clark/5k.md)
- [Haddonfield, NJ (4)](https://runthis.run/races/new-jersey/haddonfield/5k.md)
- [Lake Como, NJ (4)](https://runthis.run/races/new-jersey/lake-como/5k.md)
- [Medford, NJ (4)](https://runthis.run/races/new-jersey/medford/5k.md)
- [Ridgefield Park, NJ (4)](https://runthis.run/races/new-jersey/ridgefield-park/5k.md)
- [Seaside Heights, NJ (4)](https://runthis.run/races/new-jersey/seaside-heights/5k.md)
- [Asbury Park, NJ (3)](https://runthis.run/races/new-jersey/asbury-park/5k.md)
- [Avalon, NJ (3)](https://runthis.run/races/new-jersey/avalon/5k.md)
- [Bloomfield, NJ (3)](https://runthis.run/races/new-jersey/bloomfield/5k.md)
- [Cherry Hill, NJ (3)](https://runthis.run/races/new-jersey/cherry-hill/5k.md)
- [East Rutherford, NJ (3)](https://runthis.run/races/new-jersey/east-rutherford/5k.md)
- [Edison, NJ (3)](https://runthis.run/races/new-jersey/edison/5k.md)
- [Fort Lee, NJ (3)](https://runthis.run/races/new-jersey/fort-lee/5k.md)
- [Hackettstown, NJ (3)](https://runthis.run/races/new-jersey/hackettstown/5k.md)
- [Hillsborough, NJ (3)](https://runthis.run/races/new-jersey/hillsborough/5k.md)
- [Lincroft, NJ (3)](https://runthis.run/races/new-jersey/lincroft/5k.md)
- [Middletown, NJ (3)](https://runthis.run/races/new-jersey/middletown/5k.md)
- [Millville, NJ (3)](https://runthis.run/races/new-jersey/millville/5k.md)
- [Morris Plains, NJ (3)](https://runthis.run/races/new-jersey/morris-plains/5k.md)
- [Morristown, NJ (3)](https://runthis.run/races/new-jersey/morristown/5k.md)
- [New Brunswick, NJ (3)](https://runthis.run/races/new-jersey/new-brunswick/5k.md)
- [Pennington, NJ (3)](https://runthis.run/races/new-jersey/pennington/5k.md)
- [Vineland, NJ (3)](https://runthis.run/races/new-jersey/vineland/5k.md)
- [Wildwood Crest, NJ (3)](https://runthis.run/races/new-jersey/wildwood-crest/5k.md)
- [Williamstown, NJ (3)](https://runthis.run/races/new-jersey/williamstown/5k.md)
- [Woodland Park, NJ (3)](https://runthis.run/races/new-jersey/woodland-park/5k.md)

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Source: [https://runthis.run/races/new-jersey/5k](https://runthis.run/races/new-jersey/5k) — data from Run This (runthis.run).