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NJ XC Trail Series
Parsippany, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
80 km50 km42 km21 km+7
ForestNature & Off-Road+3
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Running races in New Jersey
52 verified events (0 confirmed dates) and 199 races in New Jersey with course maps and elevation profiles.
Events520 confirmed dates
Competitions199Races & courses
Distances3.2 - 80 kmCourse distance range
Max. Elevation Gain+3,040 m D+Course elevation profile
Selected Events
Featured Events & Highlights
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Dam Good Run
Morristown, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
40 km26 km13 km6.44 km+1
Lakes & PondsNature & Off-Road+1
Photo: Shixart1985 · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad Running
5-Mile Beach at Wildwood Crest
North Wildwood, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
21.1 km10 km5 km
Seaside & CoastNature & Off-Road+3
Photo: Shixart1985 · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad Running
Semi Marathon du New Jersey Fall
Manalapan, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
21.1 km10 km5 km
City RunSeaside & Coast+2
Photo: Shixart1985 · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad Running
Semi marathon de la Saint Valentin de Jersey City
Jersey City, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
21.1 km10 km5 km
City RunFestive
Photo: Stephen Craven · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad Running
March Madness Semi Marathon
Newark, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
21.1 km10 km5 km
City RunPublic Park
Photo: Stephen Craven · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad Running
Semi-Marathon de Printemps du New Jersey
Manalapan, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
21.1 km10 km5 km
Public ParkNature & Off-Road+1
Photo: Shixart1985 · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad Running
Le Semi-Marathon de Printemps de Jersey City
Jersey City, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
21.1 km10 km5 km
City RunCulture & History+2
Dates & Schedule
Race Calendar
Date to be announced
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date to be announced | NJ XC Trail Series | Parsippany, New Jersey, US | Trail Running | 80 km50 km42 km21 km |
| Date to be announced | Dam Good Run | Morristown, Arizona, US | Trail Running | 40 km26 km13 km6.44 km |
| Date to be announced | 5-Mile Beach at Wildwood Crest | North Wildwood, New Jersey, US | Road Running | 21.1 km10 km5 km |
| Date to be announced | Semi Marathon du New Jersey Fall | Manalapan, New Jersey, US | Road Running | 21.1 km10 km5 km |
| Date to be announced | Semi marathon de la Saint Valentin de Jersey City | Jersey City, New Jersey, US | Road Running | 21.1 km10 km5 km |
| Date to be announced | March Madness Semi Marathon | Newark, New Jersey, US | Road Running | 21.1 km10 km5 km |
| Date to be announced | Semi-Marathon de Printemps du New Jersey | Manalapan, New Jersey, US | Road Running | 21.1 km10 km5 km |
| Date to be announced | Le Semi-Marathon de Printemps de Jersey City | Jersey City, New Jersey, US | Road Running | 21.1 km10 km5 km |
| Date to be announced | Le Classique d'Endurance du New Jersey | Plainfield, New Jersey, US | Road Running | 21.1 km10 km5 km |
| Date to be announced | Course des Paresseux de Camden | Camden, New Jersey, US | Road Running | 21.1 km10 km5 km |
| Date to be announced | Semi-Marathon de Jersey Shore | Middletown Township, New Jersey, US | Road Running | 21.1 km10 km5 km |
| Date to be announced | Semi-Marathon d'Été de Jersey City | Jersey City, New Jersey, US | Road Running | 21.1 km10 km5 km |
Events by Month
Overview & Route Character
The region of New Jersey (North America, United States) is represented in the RunningCompass catalog with 52 public events and 199 individual races, including 0 events with confirmed dates for the 2026-2027 season. Core disciplines include Road Running and Trail Running. Key host locations include Parsippany, Morristown, North Wildwood, and Manalapan. Notable events in the selection include NJ XC Trail Series, Dam Good Run, and 5-Mile Beach at Wildwood Crest.
Race distances span from 3.2 km to 80 km, reaching up to +3,040 m of elevation gain on the most demanding courses. Every race listed for New Jersey includes an interactive MapLibre course map powered by OpenStreetMap, a high-resolution SVG elevation profile with gradient telemetry, and a direct GPX track download.
Questions & Answers
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
How many running events and races take place in New Jersey?
RunningCompass currently lists 52 verified events with 199 individual races in New Jersey. A total of 0 events have confirmed upcoming dates, while additional annual editions include full course and distance specifications. Notable events in the selection include NJ XC Trail Series, Dam Good Run, and 5-Mile Beach at Wildwood Crest.
What disciplines and race distances are offered in New Jersey?
Events in New Jersey focus on Road Running and Trail Running. Course distances range from 3.2 km entry-level races up to 80 km endurance challenges. Primary host cities and towns include Parsippany, Morristown, North Wildwood, and Manalapan.
What is the course profile, terrain, and elevation gain like in New Jersey?
The most selective courses in New Jersey climb up to +3,040 m of positive elevation gain. Each event page provides exact altitude range, ascent (+m), descent (-m), average and maximum gradient, an interactive course map, and a downloadable GPX file.
How can I find dates and register for running events in New Jersey?
The monthly race calendar on this page groups all confirmed dates chronologically alongside annual events awaiting their next date announcement. Use the discipline, distance, and month links or switch to the interactive map view (/en/events?view=map) to inspect individual event profiles and official organizer registration links.