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New Jersey Running Calendar 2025-2026

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Explore the best running races in New Jersey for 2025-2026! Our updated list features 273 exciting races across the region. Find your next race in New Jersey below and join the running community at these great events!

Half Marathons Marathons Trail Runs Triathlons
April 2026
Apr
18
Saturday

Cumberland County Historical Running Festival

5 km 10 km 10 mi 13 mi
Apr
19
Sunday

Jersey City Marathon

13 mi 26 mi
Apr
19
Sunday

Run the Vineyards Willow Creek 8K

5 km
Apr
19
Sunday

Spring Forward 10K

5 km 10 km
Apr
25-26
Sa - Su

Tri-State New Jersey Spartan Trifecta Weekend

Obstacle Run 5 km 10 km Half Marathon 50 km
Apr
25
Saturday

Wawayanda Trail Fest

Trail Run Half Marathon 50 km 50 mi 100 km
Apr
25
Saturday

Suzie's Color Run

5 km
Apr
25
Saturday

The Best Races - Central Waterfront

5 km 10 km 13 mi
Apr
25
Saturday

Lucky Paws Animal Assistance "Wag through the Pines" Doggie Run

3 mi
Apr
26
Sunday

Bloomin' 5K

5 km
May 2026
May
2
Saturday

River to Bay 5K

5 km
May
2-3
Sa - Su

Xterra New Jersey

Trail Run Triathlon 5 km 10 km ... 39 km Marathon
May
2
Saturday

The Best Races - Central Waterfront

5 km 10 km 13 mi
May
2
Saturday

Jazmine T. Bryant Brighter Day 5k

5 km
May
3
Sunday

Superhero Half-Marathon

Half Marathon
May
3
Sunday

Bridgewater Donut Chase 5K

5 km
May
9
Saturday

Girl Scout Cookie Chaser

5 km
May
11-17
Mo - Su

3 Days at the Fair - Augusta NJ

Backyard Ultra 50 km 6 hr ... 72 hr 144 hr
May
16
Saturday

Run Against ALS 5K

5 km
May
16
Saturday

Community Uplift 5K Run/Walk

5 km
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