New Jersey
New Jersey Walking Events Calendar 2026-2027
Monthly updates for New Jersey
Get new running races (and updates) in your inbox every month.
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!
October 2026
Walkers can join the 5K course at PCCC Wanaque Academic Center in Wanaque, NJ, with in-person and virtual options alongside the running races. Day of registration opens at 7:00 a.m.
Walkers can choose the 1 Miles fun walk on quiet streets around Edgarton Christian Academy in Newfield NJ. Parking is on Maddison Ave with check in at the playground side; registration includes a race shirt and finisher medal.
Walkers can choose 5K or 10K routes on the flat, picturesque trails of Duke Island Park on a USATF NJ certified course. Dogs may join walkers with 6 foot leads or less and current shots; participants must clean up after pets and registered do..
A community 5K health walk starts at the Fairfield Inn and Suites Paramus alongside the 10K race and other events. Packet pick up is available before race day at Road Runner Sports and the walk entry fee is $35.
Walkers can use the Chesterfield FALL Terrain 5K Run Walk at Fenton Lane Park, 16 Fenton Lane, Chesterfield NJ. The park course features fall terrain, on site and neighborhood parking and refreshments at the finish.
Walkers follow a 5K waterfront course in Hoboken, suitable for all ages and abilities and held alongside the running race. The event includes a Community Resource Village with veteran and community services.
The event offers a 5K walk at Warren County Technical School, 1500 Route 57, Washington NJ, on a cross country course of grass and pavement with a couple of gentle hills. The course is well marked, hand timed, and has a water station midway; regi..
Walkers can take the 1 Mile route around Cooper River Park at Jack Curtis Stadium, held alongside the 5K run. Race day registration is available and the event welcomes families and groups fundraising for the Ronald McDonald House.
Walkers can follow the 5K community course starting and finishing outside Skiddoo and Narda's Café in Watsessing. A 0.5 Miles kids dash runs alongside and costumes are encouraged amid Halloween vendors and music.
Walkers can follow the 5K community course starting at 538 Elizabeth Avenue in Somerset NJ on a family friendly route alongside runners. Parking is in Lot C at Knob Hill Pavilion and a post race celebration features music and food trucks.
Walkers can choose a 5K Fitness Walk or a family friendly 1 mile Fun Run from Poricy Park at 345 Oak Hill Road, Red Bank. The trail is single track through woods with hills and bridges, not paved and not suitable for strollers, alongside the..
Walkers can use the certified, FLAT, FAST 5K course through the streets of Morris Plains either in person or virtually on Oct. 25. Children can opt for a mini fun run of ~1,000 ft around Simons Park and registrants by Oct. 12 are guaranteed a..
Walkers can use the 5K Run/Walk course starting in Surf City at 713 Long Beach Blvd, NJ, alongside the running races. Awards include best costume for participants. Registration opens 4/23/2026 and a fee of $30 is listed.
Walkers can take the 5K route on the Field of Dreams across from the firehouse in Great Meadows, a flat open field suitable for families and friends alongside the running race. An open house at the firehouse offers fire truck tours and family fri..
A 1 mile leisure walk in Duke Island Park, Bridgewater, held alongside the Halloween family fair with a costume parade and Trunk or Treat. Walk registration costs $25 and a virtual walk option accepts any distance.
Walkers follow a flat, scenic waterfront 5K course starting at the Foot of Essex Street and Hudson St in Jersey City, with Manhattan skyline views and crisp October air. Walkers join running races and costumed participants.
Walkers are welcome on the 5K, 10K, 13.1 and Family 1 mile options at Wiggins Waterfront Park, Riverside Drive, Camden, NJ. Timing is optional with no chips; walkers may track with apps and submit times; bibs are provided.
November 2026
The event offers a flat 5K route at Duke Island Park in Bridgewater, NJ. There is also a family friendly 1.2 Miles Pup Strut for walkers with dogs alongside the running races.
Walkers can choose an in person 2 Miles across the Ben Franklin Bridge in Camden NJ or a virtual 2 Miles to complete where they choose. In person registration fee is $35 and virtual fee is $30; walkers receive a long sleeve tech t shirt, official..