Which New Jersey cities have the most races?
Camden (60), Jersey City (7), Pennsauken (7), Wayne (6) 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.
New Jersey · Race calendar
2026-2027 Running Races in New Jersey
Every upcoming running race in New Jersey, all 462 of them. 5Ks, 10Ks, half marathons and marathons with dates, pricing, finish-time stats from past results, and start-line maps.
462 upcoming races · 239 with finish-time stats
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.
Races by City in New Jersey
Holiday Races in New Jersey
New Jersey Races by Month
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Soonest Races in New Jersey
462 total Wed, Aug 19, 2026North Jersey Masters 5K Beginner Running Program Multiple Locations, NJFrom $125Details Sun, Aug 30, 2026UCAN5K with Jersey Women Strong - Fall 2026 Ridgewood, NJFrom $75Details Tue, Sep 8, 2026Lester Wright Jr. Youth XC Series Holmdel, NJFrom $10Details Fri, Sep 11, 2026Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - Stow Creek, NJ Bridgeton, NJFrom $45Details Sun, Sep 13, 2026Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - Glen Rock, NJ Glen Rock, NJFrom $45Details Sun, Sep 13, 2026Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - Hainesport, NJ Hainesport, NJFrom $45Details Sun, Sep 13, 2026Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 Gillette, NJFrom $45Details Sun, Sep 13, 2026Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - Pittsgrove, NJ Elmer, NJFrom $45Details Sun, Sep 13, 2026Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - Cresskill, NJ Cresskill, NJFrom $45Details Sun, Sep 13, 2026Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - Marlton, NJ Marlton, NJFrom $45Details Mon, Sep 14, 2026OC Kids Fall 2026 Run Club Toms River, NJFrom $60Details Sun, Sep 20, 2026Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 Robbinsville, NJFrom $45Details
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 16, 2026.
Common Questions About Racing in New Jersey
What race distances can I run in New Jersey?
New Jersey has 5K (360), 10K (84), Half Marathon (76), Marathon (4), Ultra (6). Pick a distance to narrow the list to races you would actually enter.
When is race season in New Jersey?
November is the busiest month for races in New Jersey, with 134 of the 462, followed by October with 122. 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 239 races in New Jersey with published results, the typical median finish is around 32:28, 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, 12 races around New Jersey get you off the pavement: 7 are trail races, and 5 mix road and trail.