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Running Races in New Jersey

Every upcoming running race in New Jersey, all 533 of them. 5Ks, 10Ks, half marathons and marathons with dates, pricing, finish-time stats from past results, and start-line maps.

533 upcoming races · 283 with finish-time stats

5K 41610K 86Half Marathon 84Marathon 5Ultra 7
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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

Atlantic City 7Augusta 4Bridgewater 7Camden 65Cape May 4Cherry Hill 4Edison 4Fort Lee 4Hammonton 4Hoboken 7Holmdel 4Jersey City 7Lake Como 4Manasquan 4Middletown 4New Brunswick 4Paramus 4Pennsauken 12Princeton 7Seaside Heights 4Somerset 6West Deptford 5West Orange 8Williamstown 5

Soonest Races in New Jersey

533 total
Wed, Aug 19, 2026North Jersey Masters 5K Beginner Running Program Multiple Locations, NJ5KFrom $125Details Sun, Aug 30, 2026UCAN5K with Jersey Women Strong - Fall 2026 Ridgewood, NJFrom $75Register Tue, Sep 8, 2026Lester Wright Jr. Youth XC Series Holmdel, NJ400m800m2K3KFrom $10Details Fri, Sep 11, 2026Arman Roy Foundation 2026 5K Run for Hope Basking Ridge, NJ5K1KFrom $25Details Fri, Sep 11, 2026Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - Stow Creek, NJ Bridgeton, NJFrom $50Details Sat, Sep 12, 2026Helene Cody Cranbury 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk Cranbury, NJ5K1 MileFrom $30Details Sat, Sep 12, 2026Spotswood Annual 5K Walk & Race Spotswood, NJ5KFrom $40Details Sat, Sep 12, 2026Sea Isle City Run For Nurses 5K Sea Isle City, NJ5K1 MileFrom $35Details Sat, Sep 12, 2026Hops Trot 5K - Cape May Brewing Rio Grande, NJ5KFrom $54Details Sat, Sep 12, 20269/11 Memorial 5K and Kids' Run Middletown, NJ5K0.5 MilesFrom $30Details Sat, Sep 12, 2026Ringwood PBA 5k Run Ringwood, NJ5KFrom $40Details Sat, Sep 12, 2026Somers Point's Run to Remember 5K Somers Point, NJ5KFrom $35Details

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 10, 2026.

Common Questions About Racing in New Jersey

Which New Jersey cities have the most races?

Camden (65), Pennsauken (12), West Orange (8), Bridgewater (7) 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 (416), 10K (86), Half Marathon (84), Marathon (5), Ultra (7). 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 156 of the 533, followed by September with 135. 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 283 races in New Jersey with published results, the typical median finish is around 32:30, 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, 26 races around New Jersey get you off the pavement: 13 are trail races, and 13 mix road and trail. Surfaces are not always published, so it is worth checking a specific race before you register.