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Running Races in New Jersey

Every upcoming running race in New Jersey, all 476 of them. 5Ks, 10Ks, half marathons and marathons with dates, pricing, finish-time stats from past results, and start-line maps.

476 upcoming races · 263 with finish-time stats

5K 37610K 83Half Marathon 77Marathon 4Ultra 5
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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 field5,716 finishersJersey City Marathon & Half Marathonin the Half MarathonLongest-running63rd year63rd Annual Asbury Park Polar Bear Racesannual tradition

Races by City in New Jersey

Asbury Park 3Atlantic City 6Bridgewater 9Camden 60Cape May 4Cranford 3Hammonton 4Hillsborough 3Hoboken 8Holmdel 5Jersey City 9Lake Como 4Lincroft 4Manasquan 4Montclair 4Morristown 4Newark 3Pennsauken 12Princeton 6Somerset 6West Deptford 4West Orange 5Wildwood Crest 3Williamstown 4

Soonest Races in New Jersey

476 total
Sun, Jul 12, 2026Montclair Run-cation Montclair, NJ3 MilesFrom $5Register Tue, Jul 28, 2026Party With Purpose 5K and After Party Hoboken, NJ5KFrom $50Details Thu, Jul 30, 2026Xyz Newark, NJ5KPricing TBARegister Sat, Aug 1, 2026Coombs/Douglass Memorial Bay Run (5 Mile & 2 Mile) Lower Township, NJ5 Miles2 MilesFrom $30Details Sat, Aug 1, 2026Big Bang Mile and Science Festival Holmdel, NJ1 MileFrom $30Details Sat, Aug 1, 2026Sea Girt 5K & Kids' Races - 2026 Sea Girt, NJ5KFrom $33Details Sat, Aug 1, 2026Loopy Looper Pennsauken, NJ101.25 Miles3.75 MilesFrom $40Details Sat, Aug 1, 2026Tunnel to Towers Arena Climb - Somerset, NJ Bridgewater, NJ5KFrom $15Details Thu, Aug 6, 2026Howard & Mim Bell 5k and Fun Run Mount Tabor, NJ5KFrom $10Details Thu, Aug 6, 2026The Montclair Mile Montclair, NJ1 Mile800mFrom $15Details Sat, Aug 8, 2026Asbury Park Sheehan Classic 5K Asbury Park, NJ5K0.25 MilesFrom $46Details Sat, Aug 8, 2026Wildwood Crest 5K Beach Run Wildwood Crest, NJ5K1 MileFrom $25Details

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 Jul 27, 2026.

Common Questions About Racing in New Jersey

Which New Jersey cities have the most races?

Camden (60), Pennsauken (12), Bridgewater (9), Jersey City (9) have the most upcoming races in New Jersey. If you are willing to travel an hour or two, those give you the widest choice of dates and distances.

What race distances can I run in New Jersey?

New Jersey has 5K (376), 10K (83), Half Marathon (77), Marathon (4), Ultra (5). Pick a distance to narrow the list to races you would actually enter.

When is race season in New Jersey?

October is the busiest month for races in New Jersey, with 134 of the 476, followed by September with 125. If you are flexible on the date, that is the quickest way to narrow things down.

Are New Jersey races beginner-friendly?

Yes, for the most part. Across the 263 races in New Jersey with published results, the typical median finish is around 32:20, 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 races in New Jersey?

Yes, 31 races around New Jersey get you off the pavement: 17 are trail races, and 14 mix road and trail. Surfaces are not always published, so it is worth checking a specific race before you register.