Running Races in New Jersey
New Jersey has 562 upcoming running races scheduled for 2026. The calendar runs year-round — busiest in September through November, quietest in March, May, and June. No single city dominates the calendar. Camden leads with 63 races, followed by Pennsauken (13), Jersey City (12), and Atlantic City (11). The remaining 82% of the calendar is spread across smaller cities.
Running races by month in New Jersey
Oct (141) · Sep (134) · Nov (82) · Aug (69) · Jul (43) · Dec (27) · Jan (19) · Feb (18) · Apr (10) · May (8) · Jun (6) · Mar (5)
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Millburn Short Hills Chamber of Commerce President's Cup Presented by RWJ Barnabas Health
July 13, 2026
Millburn, NJ
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Project Purple Pretzel Run
Cranford, NJ
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Project Purple Pretzel Run
July 14, 2026
Cranford, NJ
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Party With Purpose 5K and After Party
Hoboken, NJ
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Party With Purpose 5K and After Party
July 17, 2026
Hoboken, NJ
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Summer Freezing Cold Hash Run at the Shark River July 18, 2026
Neptune, NJ
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Summer Freezing Cold Hash Run at the Shark River July 18, 2026
July 18, 2026
Neptune, NJ
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Supertri New Jersey
West Windsor Township, NJ
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Supertri New Jersey
July 18, 2026
West Windsor Township, NJ
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Avalon Beach Classic 5K Run/2Mile Walk/Kids 2K and 1K Fun Run
July 19, 2026
Avalon, NJ
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Running Races in Nearby States
Frequently asked questions
How do I find running races near me?▾
Enter your zip code on RACE or use the location-based pages at /marathons-near-me, /half-marathons-near-me, /10k-near-me, or /5k-near-me. We show every upcoming running event within your selected radius, sorted by distance from you.
What's the most popular running distance in the US?▾
By a wide margin, the 5K. The half marathon is the most popular distance over 10 miles. Each distance has its own hub on RACE — /5k-races, /10k-races, /half-marathons, /marathons — with live event counts and state-by-state breakdowns.
When is running race season in the US?▾
June is the single busiest month for running events. The June–October stretch carries roughly 70% of the year’s running calendar. December through March is the quietest period — most regions don’t publish next year’s spring races until late winter, so the calendar grows back as race directors finalize dates.
Which states have the most running races?▾
Ohio, Florida, Texas, Michigan, and California lead the country in upcoming running event volume. Every state hosts dozens of upcoming races — including smaller states like Wyoming, Vermont, and North Dakota. The "Browse by state" grid on this page links to a dedicated running hub for every state.
How do I register for a running race?▾
For RACE-native events, you can register and pay on this site. For events hosted on external platforms (RunSignUp, RaceRoster, and similar), we link you directly to the official registration page. Either way, you find the race here.