Races Near Me: Upcoming Running Races

5K - October 24 2026 race starts at 7:30am. 13.1 & Relay - October 24 2026 race starts at 7:30 AM. Course Cut-Off Times Runners will need to pass the halfway point by 1:45:00 and finish by 3:30:00 (16:01/mile). This is a hard cut off time - runners who do not make it will be picked up by an official race vehicle. Award categories Top 3 Male/Female, Top 3 Master’s Male/Female, Top 3 Age Group (19 and under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 and above). Top 3 relay teams Post race refreshments Post race Halloween Awards Party Athlete Check In Will be located in the back parking lot of the LaMer Beachfront Resort on Friday October 24th from 4:00pm to 8:00pm and Saturday the 25th from 5:30am to 7:00am. Parking Free on street. Race Swag All runners receive a long sleeve race shirt.  All finishers receive a race medal. Contact: Harry J Back - backharry76@gmail.com

Get your running costume on and run with the ghosts!!! A chip-timed race through beautiful Overpeck Park, Bergan County, on a mostly flat and paved surface with few turns and long straightaways that provide you with incredible views and a lake over a 3.27 mile loop that the HALF MARATHON athletes will complete 4 times and a 3.1 mile loop that 10K athletes will complete 2 times and 5K athletes will complete once....for maximum fan support! Leave your valuables with the race team at the start. Overpeck Park is stunning community park in the heart of Bergan County. Be prepared to experience this place for your first time or umpteenth time on a well marked and supported course. The race will include, water, Gatorade, and power gels, distributed at several points so that you can access these at approximately every mile. Multiple splits provided throughout to assure adherence to the course and provide you and your fans with real-time updates on your progress. Live online tracking so everyone can see your progress on the course and make sure that the Halloween spirit gets you to the finish line. Afterward, pick up your unique runner's jersey and finisher medal, partake in the bountiful morning grub, and celebrate in costume or not with a great awards ceremony. A great time to go the distance in a beautiful setting, perfect for your fall running regimen.

5-Mile Beach at Wildwood Crest: Half Marathon, 10K and    Run at sunrise on the Boardwalk and more!We are proud to announce that we have a non-binary registration option that has their own awards categories: overall and age groups.Finisher's medals for all events.All first time half marathon finishers will receive a plaque that commemorates their first half finish.  The athletes will also receive their finisher’s medal. Find Mark at the end of the race and let him know you ran your first half.Walkers and families are welcome.We'll have the inflatable finish line arch ready and waiting for you.There will be food and drink post-race.FOLLOW THIS LINK FOR A RACE MAP. SWAG Elite Feats is known for high-end, well-designed SWAG at our events. Entry fees will include : T-shirtFinisher's medalAnkle running socksWe do everything we can to make sure your shirt size and medal and socks are available.Sometimes items may not be available at your event. Please talk with our registration

Join us for the highlight event of the season on an iconic course in the heart of Princeton! All proceeds support HiTOPS, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that provides sex education & LGBTQ+ support for young people throughout New Jersey.  THE HALF MARATHON Sunday, November 8th, 2026, 7 AM Start. Iconic course located entirely in the heart of historic Princeton. Run through Princeton Battlefield, Institute for Advanced Study, past the home of Einstein, Princeton University, the Princeton Boathouse on Lake Carnegie Westminster Choir College, Mount Lucas and Herrontown Woods. USATF Sanctioned Grand Prix Event. Receive a commemorative medal, shirt, and bib    Packet pickup will be available at Fleet Feet (Princeton Running Company) starting November 7thParticipants cannot exceed a 13 minute per mile pace.Limited field of 1800 runnersAwards for top 3 (male, female, nonbinary), top Princeton employee (male, female), 5-year age groups from 14 and under to 85+ (male, female)In

Run the Vineyards Half Marathon is returning for the 7th year to the beautiful Blue Cork Winery! Features a scenic and flat course that starts and finishes at this beautifully landscaped vineyard with expansive outdoor seating area. The most fun and relaxing Half Marathon located close to Philadelphia, and the Jersey Shore!  Learn more about Blue Cork Winery here: Blue Cork Winery and Vineyard  Charity Partner for this race is Headstrong Foundation. Learn more here: www.HEADstrong.org  THE RACE: Chip Timed 13.1 Mile Course Mostly paved and flat course with a half mile on vineyard property Race start time 8:30 AM. Race announcements start at 8:15 AM. Warm-Up 10 Min. before race  Course Map: https://www.plotaroute.com/route/921226  Hydration/Aid Stations available approx. every 2 miles On-Course music and cheer stations in various locations Awards presented to Top 3 Overall Male and Female and Age Group Winners, Top 3 Males and Females every 10 years.  3.5 Hour Time Limit - Requi

On a newly developed course that is absolutely awesome, Oak Ridge Park in Union County, NJ is a runner's paradise. Paved paths along manicured lawns with birch, oak, and pine trees lining the mostly flat course. On weekday afternoons you'll see them galloping across well worn paths at a pace that is driven by the power that comes from being young. So, this 3rd Annual Thanksgiving Day event will happen on grounds that bring a historic element to a historic day. As tradition would have it everyone shows up, no matter the conditions. Run your race and you’ll be good to go for eatin' and greetin' later on. So, join us on this 3rd annual Thanksgiving Day event, The Big Turkey Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K, and make it happen!! All participants get a finisher medal and technical t-shirt. Overall Awards, for the top three male and female finishers in each distance and age group awards for each gender in age groups of 10, starting with 19 and under. This is becoming a classic holiday event in an amazing community! Let's do this!!! RACE DAY Show up ready to run approximately 30 minutes prior to the start. If you do not have your bib follow directions from staff. START TIMES (Possible change due to weather conditions) 9:30 AM - HALF MARATHON 9:35 AM - 10K RACE 9:40 AM - 5K RACE LOCATION: Start location is by the Oak Ridge Park. COURSE SUPPORT: Traditional water and gatorade support stations with paper cups. Also, power gels handed out to keep you going. Trash recepticals and volunteers on the course for all trash. AMENITIES Technical T-shirt, die cast finisher medal, plaque awards for top 3 overall and for age groups of 10. TIMING Every loop is timed in real time! Your family and friends can track you per loop. Video and images uploaded within 2 hours from the end of the race. AWARDS Overall Top three awards to male and female winners Age group awards for age groups of 10 years starting at 13 & under, 19 & Under, 20-29, 30-39, through 70 & Older (GOLDEN RUNNERS)

We have updated both courses on MapMyRun which you can download. They are not USATF certified courses, so they are not EXACT as far as the half and full marathon distance goes.We also have new very detailed turn by turn instructions below. It is recommended that you carry them on your run. If you want to qualify for a medal and be placed (yes we will have our wonderful metal keys again), you will need to email your results from Strava, Garmin, or another similar service with a map to jchillersgroup@gmail.com so we know that you ran the official course. The point of the races are not just the distances but also the HILLS.Marathoners that will take longer than 6 hours may start at 7am.If you do not email us a link to your results and map, you can take a photo of your watch, or screenshot of your phone, and we will record your finish time, but we will not place you or award a medal.You must NOT stop your watch if you are caught at a light - Our course records are legit for these courses, including stops. We will use the "total elapsed time" from your run tracking service to determine your official time and placement.You must sign our waiver which includes COVID information. You must pay attention to all traffic signs - For those who have done our course before, you know how tricky our course is, be careful! T-Shirts for this 10th Anniversary are available for purchase at https://www.customink.com/g/axu0-00d3-z3mg Our Half Marathon Course. Half marathon course: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/3420629224 Link to Turn By Turn Instructions: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1sxZbR8iDa214p6MW2mF8Eq3-24xtWCcH/view?usp=sharing RunGo turn instructions - https://routes.rungoapp.com/route/uXCTrus5NB Our half course is a half marathon length. You will have a good shot at a course PR, especially if it is your first time, but you will probably NOT have your PR for a half marathon--unless it is your first. You will climb 1,137' of elevation, some steep hills. You will have amazing views of Manhattan and see Jersey City's fab Bear Mural. There are Tiger Mart convenience stores listed in our directions, and there are gas stations along the route. The course records are: Jed Fantastico, Pat Rynkowski, Kyle Milden 23:48 (M) Sunday, December 8, 2024 Sarah Schillaci 1:37:04 (F) Sunday, December 2, 2018 Full Course - Marathon Full course: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/3423260443 Link to Turn By Turn Instructions: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lDbcL4_lIsfVkVbUhxrx6nwQDRE2o9A-/view?usp=sharing RunGo turn instructions - https://routes.rungoapp.com/route/RM3KmNbyTk Our full course is Marathon length (close enough for a fatass). We are challenging our friends to run our full route. You will have a good shot at a course PR, but you will probably NOT have your PR for a marathon--unless it is your first. You will climb 2,701' of elevation, some very steep hills. You will have amazing views of Manhattan, Jersey City's fab Bear Mural, the Weehawken Cliffs (Hamilton duel fame) and turning around in James Braddock Park (Cinderella Man fame). Our course has lots and lots of turns. We need you to be super careful when crossing the roads, some are one way, and a lot are busy, so please obey the traffic signals. Be aware you will NOT make the full course without getting stuck at least one light! The course records are: Jason Teran 3:27:21 (M) Sunday, December 1, 2019Carmen Ludizaca 4:03:44 (F) Saturday, December 5, 2020

This course takes you through the natural beauty of a 343 acre park and the Raritan River Greenway. Flat and fast, tree lined and shaded, along the shore of the picturesque Raritan River, and next to the fields where the community comes to picnic and play, a perfect setting for fan support throughout. Join us for this inaugural event that so many are excited to be part of as you run 13.1 miles, 10K, or 5K in beautiful Duke Island Park to kick off your winter running season. Location: Duke Island Park, Bridgewater, N.J. Reference Address: 191 Old York Rd., Bridgewater, N.J. 08807 Course: The courses follow the 3.35 mile loop in Duke Island Park. Half Marathoners run 4 loops, 10K runners run 2 loops, and 5K runners run one loop. Every loop will be timed in real-time. You will receive splits and a final time. MAP LINK Water Stations: You will have 3 support stations on the loop providing you with water, Gatorade, and power gels. Ammenities Technical T-shirt: male & female cutDie-Cast Medal with full-color ribbon (at least 3.5 inches)Free ImagesPersonalized Finisher Video with splits and times (optional)Fresh Brooklyn bagels and spreads!Huge acrylic awards for Top 3 Overall in each Distance.Huge award medals for Top 3 in every age groupLive chip timing.Live Tracking with Race Map. AWARD MEDALS Top 3 overall Male and Female Top 3 Age Groups Male and Female 14- 19, 20-24 until 70 & older (Golden Runner) FOOD & BEVERAGES Post Race bagels, cream cheese spreads, organic jelly and peanut butter. Website: https://www.citytrirace.com/home Facebook event page LINK Race bib Pick-up: 8:00 - 8:45 AM (time may change due to weather)(official time announced on the week of the event) Bring picture I.D.You will receive a bib with a timing chip attached to it, on race day. Baggage Check-in: 8:00 a.m. to 8:45 a.m Your bib will have a tear-off tag that you will pin to your personal bag.You need to show the matching bib to retrieve your bag from a secure area. Race Start: 9:00 AM (time may change due to weather)(official time announced on the week of the event)Preliminary Results will be posted LIVE. On RACE DAY, your friends and family can watch a digital representation of your progress while at home or on their phones at the race. Just share this link, https://www.citytrirace.com/liveracehttps://www.citytrirace.com/liverace, for them to open on the day of the race. No need for you to run with a phone.Follow us on YouTube to watch your finish in real time and after the race.

The JC Valentine's Half Marathon, 10K, 5K takes place in Lincoln Park, a place that is not only historic, it’s beautiful!!! We are proud and excited to hold the 3rd Annual running event to support an incredible non-profit organization, Sustainable Jersey City. We’ve created an unforgettable and improved course that includes paved, unrestricted roads, bridges, paths, a lake, and historic monuments. This is going to be a great event that we’re sure will be around for years to come. Join us to support this amazing organization that works to educate, empower, and advocate for a more sustainable Jersey City. Run 13.1 Miles, 10K, or 5K on a course with clear markers, tons of support, and a finish line like no other. We can’t wait to make this happen! Wait, there’s more…BRUNCH after the race for you and your fans at the newest spectacular event space in Jersey City, THE VIEW. Pay a little extra and you can celebrate in style. It’s just steps from the finish location. Pay when you register or independently at this BRUNCH LINK. LOCATION 1 Lincoln Park, Jersey City, NJ 07304 (Water Fountain) Course (certified measured course) (Half) 4 loops of a 3.27 mile course.(10K) 2 loops of a 3.1 mile course(5K) 1 loop of a 3.1 mile course Water Stations There will be water stations about every 1.5 - 2 miles along the course. Besides water, there will be Gatorade and gels. Timing Live timing including a split per loop! Live tracking app for friends and family to watch your progress during the race. Also, you can view afterward. Technical T-shirt & Bib Male & Female cuts; A4 Technical Running Shirts for each participant.Personalized bib (must register 4 weeks prior) commemorative bib thereafter. Finishers Medal & Awards Die Cast Medal with full-color ribbonAwards/Plaques for Top 3 overall Male and Female (All distances)Half Distance - Awards/Plaques for Top 3 Age Groups Male and Female 19 and under, 20's 30's, 40's, 50's, 60's, & 70+10K & 5K - Awards/Plaques for Top 3 Age Groups Male and Female 19 & Under, 20's, 30's, 40's, 50's, 60's, 70+ Photographs and finisher's video provided on day of the event. Food & Beverages Post Race bagels, cream cheese spreads, organic jelly, and peanut butter.BRUNCH @ THE VIEW option for $30. Pay when you register or at this BRUNCH LINK. Please always check our website: http://www.citytri.com for updates. Create an account to assure that you get all media and info. Race Day Packet Pick-up: 9:45 a.m. to 10:45 amBring picture I.D.You will receive a bib with a timing chip attached to it.Baggage Check-in: 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 amYour bib will have a tear-off tag that you will pin to your personal bag.You need to show the matching bib to retrieve your bag from the secure area. RACE START: 11:00am. (Final decision on start time announced on week of event. Check for email & on website) Preliminary Results: posted at around 10:30 a.m.Awards Ceremony: 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Want to do more than race. Donate, Volunteer, or Sponsor. Every bit helps. Thanks. DONATE VOLUNTEER SPONSOR Remember, there are no transfers, no credits, no refunds. Race Directors reserve the right to change the date, modify or cancel the race. Only in this case may you transfer your entry to another event.

Fun, Fast, Flat! Experience the invigorating rush of the oceanfront breeze as you conquer New Jersey's premier half marathon event! Enjoy over 8 breathtaking miles of scenic Boardwalk running. Feel the pulse of the Atlantic Ocean as you dash across a fast, flat course, all leading to an epic finish line experience. If you're seeking the ultimate spring half marathon adventure, your search ends here!

The Jersey City Road Runners (JCRR) in partnership with the City of Jersey City invites you to its 4th Annual Jersey City Marathon and Half Marathon at Newport, taking place April 19, 2026, with a 7 AM start time. The marathon and half-marathon will be a USA Track & Field-sanctioned event on a USATF-certified course, one of the fastest and flattest in the United States. Furthermore, runners will have the opportunity to race through Jersey City’s uniquely diverse and culturally rich neighborhoods.   This race will be a 2027 Boston Marathon Qualifying event.

Highlights: Tech tank tops to first 1,000 registrants!Large finisher medals to all Half Marathon and Relay finishers!Prizes will be awarded to top 3 overall male and female runners!Great post-run food includin, grilled meats from Wild Fork, and Like Air puffcorn!FREE participant photos! Place: The race will start and finish are Ginty Field. Map at SuperheroRacing.com Time Limit: The course time limit is 3 hours. This will be strictly enforced.  Awards: Prizes will be given to top 3 overall runners and top 3 in each 5 year age group. Special prizes will also be given out for the best costumes! Fluid Stations: Water stations will be located approximately every 2.5 miles along the course. Sports Drink will also be available at the stations. Refunds: We now offer registration insurance when you register. If you do not purchase this insurance we will absolutely not even consider a refund or deferral. If you would like to switch from the half marathon to the relay or vice versa, please email

We are proud and excited to hold the 6th Annual Jersey City Spring Half Marathon, 10K, & 5K Races to support an amazing non-profit organization: JCFamilies. Run on a certified course that has long stretches, is mostly tree lined and shaded, and very fan friendly.  Oh yes!! Join us to support this amazing organization that works to educate, empower, and advocate for Jersey City Families.  Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K courses are USATF certified qualifiying races with clear markers, tons of support, and a finish line like no other.  We can’t wait to make this happen!

Experience the rich legacy of running with the esteemed Atlantic City Marathon, a cherished tradition since 1958, making it the third oldest ongoing marathon in the United States. Explore the scenic wonders of Absecon Island. Whether you're seeking the ultimate endurance test of the Marathon, or the exhilaration of the Half Marathon, 10K, or 5K, there's a race for every ambition. Join us and be part of the enduring legacy of the Atlantic City Marathon.