5K races in New Jersey, United States — 2026 running calendar

The Labor Day 5K Race & 1.5 Mile Family Fitness Walk

South Plainfield, New Jersey, United States

Sep 7, 2026 (Mon)

$5.00 - $15.00

Running, Walking

5K 2.4K

Verona Labor Day Classic

Verona, New Jersey, United States

Sep 7, 2026 (Mon)

$20.00 - $40.00

Running

1.6K 5K

Lester Wright Jr. Youth XC Series

Holmdel, New Jersey, United States

Sep 8, 2026 (Tue) – Nov 5, 2026

$10.00

Running

Ultra 2K 3K 4K +24

Arman Roy Foundation 5K Run for Hope

Basking Ridge, New Jersey, United States

Sep 11, 2026 (Fri) – Sep 13, 2026

Free - $25.00

Running

5K 1K

Somerset County Operation Helping Hand: Running for Recovery 5K Run and Walk

Bridgewater, New Jersey, United States

Sep 12, 2026 (Sat)

Free - $15.00

Running

5K KIDS DASH

NJ FMBA Fallen Heroes 5K

Lake Como, New Jersey, United States

Sep 12, 2026 (Sat)

$10.00 - $40.00

Running

5K 1.6K 0.1K

Hops Trot 5K - Cape May Brewing

Rio Grande, New Jersey, United States

Sep 12, 2026 (Sat)

$44.00 - $49.00

Running

5K 1.6K

National Chocolate Day: Run for Chocolates 5K/10K/13.1 PHILADELPHIA

Camden, New Jersey, United States

Sep 12, 2026 (Sat)

$30.00 - $45.00

Running

5K 10K Half-Marathon 1.6K +2

9/11 Heroes Run - Raritan, NJ

Raritan, New Jersey, United States

Sep 12, 2026 (Sat)

$22.00 - $45.00

Running

5K 1.6K +1

National Chocolate Day: Run for Chocolates 5K/10K/13.1 NEW JERSEY

Camden, New Jersey, United States

Sep 12, 2026 (Sat)

$30.00 - $45.00

Running

5K 10K Half-Marathon 1.6K +2

Pba Local 388 5K Run/1 Mile Walk Fundraiser

Fort Lee, New Jersey, United States

Sep 12, 2026 (Sat)

$20.00 - $50.00

Running

5K 1.6K

Dogs Day Out 5K Run/1.25mi Walk

Farmingdale, New Jersey, United States

Sep 12, 2026 (Sat)

$25.00 - $45.00

Running, Walking

5K 2K Festival Only