New Jersey · 5K

2026-2027 5K Races in New Jersey

Every upcoming 5K in New Jersey, all 312 of them, sorted by date. Dates, entry fees, finish-time stats from past results, and start-line maps.

312 upcoming 5K races · 168 with finish-time stats

10K Races 78Half Marathons 70Marathons 5Ultramarathons 6
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By the numbers

The Biggest and Longest-Running

The New Jersey races that stand out on the numbers: the biggest field, and the longest unbroken run of editions.

Largest field2,950 finishersSea Girt 5K & Kids' Races - 2027in the 5KLongest-running63rd year63rd Annual Asbury Park Polar Bear Racesannual tradition

New Jersey 5K Races by City

Camden 59Cranford 5Holmdel 4Princeton 4Morris Plains 4Williamstown 4Morristown 4Hoboken 3Ridgewood 3Hammonton 3Haddonfield 3Sewell 3East Rutherford 3Wayne 3Augusta 3Denville 3Hackettstown 3Asbury Park 3Ridgefield Park 3Atlantic City 3Bridgewater 3Surf City 2Fair Lawn 2West Orange 2

5K Races in New Jersey by Month

October 2026 25November 2026 119December 2026 33January 2027 20February 2027 19March 2027 20April 2027 26May 2027 18June 2027 14July 2027 5

The Next 5K Runs in New Jersey

312 total
Tue, Oct 6, 2026Waves of Education 6th Annual 5k Run/Walk & Family Fun Clark, NJ5KFrom $35Details Sat, Oct 17, 20265k RUN/WALK FOR COMPLETION Wanaque, NJ5KFrom $25Details Sun, Oct 25, 2026Lester Wright Jr. Youth XC Series Holmdel, NJ400m800m2K3KFrom $10Details Sun, Oct 25, 202627th Walk 4 Mom Cranford, NJ5KFrom $30Details Sun, Oct 25, 2026JSRC Deal Trick or Trot Deal, NJ5KFrom $40Details Sun, Oct 25, 2026HomeFront's Halloween Run, Walk, and Family Fun Princeton, NJ5K1 Mile100 YardsFrom $50Details Sun, Oct 25, 2026HoBOOken 5K Race - USATF Certified Course Hoboken, NJ5K100mFrom $60Details Sun, Oct 25, 2026Strides for Education Hybrid 5K Run/Walk Morris Plains, NJ5K0.5 MilesFrom $35Details Sun, Oct 25, 2026Englewood Cliffs 5K Englewood Cliffs, NJ5K1 MileFrom $40Details Sun, Oct 25, 2026FC5kRun 2026 Livingston, NJ5K1 MileFrom $30Details Sun, Oct 25, 2026Kean University Breast Cancer Awareness 5K Union, NJ5KFrom $45Details Sun, Oct 25, 2026Fast Track To A Cure New Jersey Lincroft, NJ5K5KFrom $50Details

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 Oct 25, 2026.

Common Questions About Running a 5K in New Jersey

Which New Jersey cities have the most 5K races?

Camden (59), Cranford (5), Holmdel (4), Princeton (4) lead the state for 5K races. Those give you the most dates to choose from if your schedule is tight.

When are most 5K races held in New Jersey?

November is the busiest month for 5K races in New Jersey, with 119 of the 312, followed by December with 33. If you are flexible on the date, that is the quickest way to narrow things down.

Are New Jersey 5K races beginner-friendly?

Yes, for the most part. Across the 165 5K races in New Jersey with published results, the typical median finish is around 31:53, which means half of every one of those fields came in slower than that. Recreational runners and walk-runners are the bulk of these fields, not the exception.

Are there trail 5K races in New Jersey?

Yes, 8 races around New Jersey get you off the pavement: 6 are trail races, and 2 mix road and trail.