New Jersey
New Jersey Walking Events Calendar 2026-2027
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Explore the best walking events in New Jersey for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 194 great walks across the region. Find your next walk in New Jersey below and join the walking community at these great events!
September 2026
The Greenwich Craft Faire at 839 Ye Greate St in Greenwich NJ offers a 1 Mile walk on flat, scenic roads and a 5K course alongside the running races. Walkers receive a finisher medal and shirt and all races are chip timed.
Walkers can take part in the 1 Mile Fun Run Walk from 328 Vine Street, Hammonton NJ, held alongside the 5K run. Day of registration is available and entry fees are $30 pre registration or $35 on race day.
Walkers can choose a 1 Mile or 5K route starting at Pier A on Sinatra Drive in Hoboken, with the 1 Mile following Sinatra Drive and the 5K route to be determined. The event includes a kids 100m fun run and age group awards.
October 2026
Walkers can choose 5K walk categories for adults and students at Cooper River Park, North Park Drive, Pennsauken NJ, held in person alongside the runs. The event is dog friendly and supports recovery services from Genesis Centers.
Walkers can choose a 2K or 5K on site course at Cross Roads Camp and Retreat Center in Port Murray NJ. The event offers on site and virtual participation alongside runners, with registration and a communal lunch noted in the program.
The 1 Mile walk starts at Hampton Township Recreation Fields, 1 Rumsey Way, Newton NJ, running across the recreation fields. It is offered alongside the 5k run and requires registration with a fee of $20.00.
Walkers follow a 5K route at Manasquan Elks, 17 Stockton Lake Blvd in Manasquan alongside the 5K running races. Entry includes a long sleeve shirt if registered by 10/1/2026 and a free post race buffet and celebration at the Elks.
The event offers walkers a choice of a 1 Mile route or a 5K route from Jack Curtis Stadium in Cooper River Park in Pennsauken, NJ. Race day registration and packet pick up are available at Jack Curtis Stadium.
The non competitive 1 Mile walk takes place through Veteran's Park at 2206 Kuser Road in Hamilton Township, NJ, alongside the 5K race. Registered walkers receive the event t shirt while supplies last.
The event offers a 5K walk starting at 473 Watchung Avenue, Bloomfield NJ, alongside runners and supporters. It benefits the Cure Breast Cancer Foundation and welcomes families and survivors.
Walkers can enjoy a 1 Miles course starting and finishing at Mantua VFW and passing through Chestnut Branch Park. Ribbons are given to all one mile finishers and post race refreshments and festivities take place at the Mantua VFW.
Walkers can take part in the 2K Pup Strut or 2K Walk Stroll at Warren County Community College on relaxed campus paths that welcome dogs and accommodate strollers and rollers. Light refreshments are provided and routes run alongside the 5K.
The event offers a walking only 1 Miles Fun Run/Walk starting at 2 Merwick Road, Princeton, NJ on a USATF certified course alongside the 5K race. Same day registration and a festival are available for participants.
The event offers walkers the Half Marathon or a 2 Mile course on a flat, fast route at Sandy Hook in Gateway National Recreation Area with beautiful park views. Bib pick up and race day registration are at the Lifesaving Station between Lot D..
Walkers on the 2K Run/Walk start at Edgewater Marina Ferry Terminal and follow the Hudson River Waterfront Walkway with Manhattan skyline views. Free parking is provided at Edgewater's Veteran's Field and NY Waterway ferries return participants t..
Walkers can do a 5K on a flat paved course from River Road Park to the Bedminster Police station with one pedestrian bridge. Start and registration are near the dog park; parking is along the first fields and a virtual option exists.
Health Walk of 1 Miles is held on the Ocean County College campus in Toms River. Registration opens July 1, 2026; fee is $5 and preferred race day parking is Lot P2 by the Grunin Center.
In Paramus, New Jersey the event offers an in person 5K walk (approximately 3 miles) and a 1 mile trail option. A virtual walk option lets walkers follow along on a treadmill and onsite registration is available.
At White Horse Winery walkers may choose a 1 Mile walk or the 5K on a flat scenic route through vineyards and country roads. Registration is required; 5K walkers start behind runners, a one hour time limit is requested and 1 Mile walkers must..
Walkers can choose the 1 Miles walk at Smithville Park (803 Smithville Road, Eastampton NJ) on an off road 5K course that winds through wooded trails. Dogs must be leashed and walkers may use a stroller for a cat or dog; walkers start after indiv..