Race calendar · October 2026 · New Jersey

October 2026 10K Races in New Jersey

Every 10K in New Jersey in October 2026, all 19 of them, sorted by date. Dates, entry fees, finish-time stats from past results, and start-line maps.

19 10K races in October 2026

5K in OctoberHalf Marathon in OctoberMarathon in OctoberUltra in October

What the field actually runs

October 10K Races, By the Numbers

1:04:06Median finish time
36:48Median winning time
430Median field size
4October 10K races with published results

How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Sep 22, 2026.

When in October

The October Race Weekends

10K races do not spread evenly across October. The busiest weekend is October 17 and October 18, with 7 of them. Another 1 fall on a weekday.

  1. Oct 3 – Oct 41
  2. Oct 10 – Oct 115
  3. Oct 17 – Oct 187
  4. Oct 24 – Oct 251
  5. Oct 31 – Nov 14

By the numbers

The Biggest and Longest-Running

The October 10K races that stand out on the numbers: the biggest field, and the longest unbroken run of editions.

Largest field462 finishersHudson River Waterfront Walkway 10K Race & 2K Run/Walkin the 10K

October 10K Races by City

Camden 8Atlantic City 2Bridgewater 1Edgewater 1Hammonton 1Hoboken 1Jersey City 1Millville 1Oak Ridge 1Paramus 1Pennington 1
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Soonest 10K Races in October

19 total
Sun, Oct 4, 2026Hudson River Waterfront Walkway 10K Race & 2K Run/Walk Edgewater, NJ10K2KFrom $30Details Sat, Oct 10, 2026Run the Vineyards - White Horse 10K/5K Hammonton, NJ5K10K1 MileFrom $48Details Sat, Oct 10, 2026Cookie Run 5K/10K/13.1 NEW JERSEY Camden, NJ5K10KHalf Marathon1 MileFrom $30Register Sat, Oct 10, 2026Cookie Run 5K/10K/13.1 PHILADELPHIA Camden, NJ5K10KHalf Marathon1 MileFrom $30Register Sat, Oct 10, 2026Coffee Lovers Run 5K/10K/13.1 NEW JERSEY Camden, NJ5K10KHalf Marathon1 MileFrom $30Register Sat, Oct 10, 2026Coffee Lovers Run 5K/10K/13.1 PHILADELPHIA Camden, NJ5K10KHalf Marathon1 MileFrom $30Register Sat, Oct 17, 2026AmeriHealth Atlantic City Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K & G. Larry James 5K Atlantic City, NJMarathonHalf Marathon10K5KFrom $60Details Sat, Oct 17, 2026RunThrough Hoboken 5k & 10k Hoboken, NJ5K10KFrom $44Details Sun, Oct 18, 2026The Terri Roemer Paramus Run Paramus, NJ10K5K1 MileFrom $20Details Sun, Oct 18, 2026Everybody's Run Fest at Liberty State Park Jersey City, NJHalf Marathon10KFrom $50Details Sun, Oct 18, 2026Paws & Soles Saving Lives with Strides 5K & 10K Run/Walk Bridgewater, NJ5K10KFrom $15Details Sun, Oct 18, 2026Clinton Road Zombie Run Oak Ridge, NJ1 Mile5K10KFrom $20Details

Common Questions About Running an October 10K in New Jersey

When in October are most 10K races held?

The busiest weekend in New Jersey is October 17 and October 18, with 7 10K races on those two days, and the single busiest day is Saturday, October 10 with 5. Another 1 fall on a weekday, which is worth knowing if you are traveling for one.

When should I sign up for an October 10K?

As early as you can. 6 of these October 10K races already have a price increase on the calendar, and 19 are open for entry right now.

How much does an October 10K cost to enter?

The typical entry is $30, with paid entries running from $15 up to $500. Entry fees climb as race day gets closer, so the same race is usually cheapest the week it opens.

What is a good 10K time?

Across the 4 of these October 10K races with published results from past editions, the median finisher ran 1:04:06, and the median winning time was 36:48. So anything under 1:04:06 puts you in the faster half of a typical field. That is the middle of these RunSignup fields, walkers and charity entrants included, not a national average.

How big is a typical October 10K field?

The median one finished 430 runners, across the 4 of these October 10K races with published results from past editions. Most are far smaller than the big-city events people picture, which means less crowding at the start and a friendlier field, with a last recorded finisher at 1:55:52.

Are there trail 10K races in New Jersey in October?

Yes, one race around New Jersey gets you off the pavement: 1 mixes road and trail. Surfaces are not always published, so it is worth checking a specific race before you register.

10K Races in Other Months

September and November sit either side of October, which is where most people look next when a date does not fit.

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