1st Day Live and Virtual 5K Run & 1 Mile Walk 2027 — Fair Lawn, NJ

Date
January 1, 2027
Location
Fair Lawn, NJ
Venue
Memorial Middle School
Start Time
11:00 AM
Entry Fee
$29.00 – $30.00
Events
Sanctioned 5K Run / Walk, 1 Mile Walk
Includes
T-Shirt
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The 1st Day Live and Virtual 5K Run & 1 Mile Walk starts at 11:00 AM on January 1st, 2027, giving you a reasonable morning window to travel to Fair Lawn, New Jersey. The event takes place at Memorial Middle School and offers two distance options: a 5K run or a 1-mile walk. Entry fees range from $29 to $30, making this an affordable way to start your new year with a race. Whether you're looking for a quick one-mile effort or the full 5K distance, this New Year's Day event provides a straightforward local option for endurance athletes in the area.

From the Race Organizer
Fair Lawn Sunrise Rotary presents the annual 1stDay5K Run & 1 Mile Fun Walk to benefit Rotary charities and local and international service projects. This race is chip-timed / net-time (start and finish line) Start your year healthy by doing a 5K Run or a 1 Mile Walk on the first day of 2026. So now you have no excuse to start 2026 off healthy . We will observe the CDC-recommended guidelines as of the day of the event. T-shirts will be guaranteed to all entries received by Dec. 1, 2025. Thank you for joining us on race day in Fair Lawn and for supporting the Fair Lawn Sunrise Rotary.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is 1st Day Live and Virtual 5K Run & 1 Mile Walk 2027 — Fair Lawn, NJ?

1st Day Live and Virtual 5K Run & 1 Mile Walk 2027 — Fair Lawn, NJ takes place on January 1, 2027. The race is held in Fair Lawn, New Jersey.

Where is 1st Day Live and Virtual 5K Run & 1 Mile Walk 2027 — Fair Lawn, NJ held?

1st Day Live and Virtual 5K Run & 1 Mile Walk 2027 — Fair Lawn, NJ is held at Memorial Middle School in Fair Lawn, New Jersey.

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