Run or walk the Bighearted 5K with HCMA! The Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Association (HCMA) provides support, advocacy, and education to patients, families, the medical community, and the public about hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and all thick heart muscle disorders, while supporting research and fostering the development of treatments. Join the HCMA's annual 5K around Denville to help keep families whole...one step at a time. We are offering fundraising incentives! Please share a link to your fundraiser via social media, email, or text with your family and friends to help raise money for this cause. You can find the link to your personal fundraiser in the confirmation email from RunSignUp once you register for the race. Personal Fundraising Incentives: $150: Your race registration fee will be refunded. $300: We will honor you with a "thank you" sign set up along the route or you can dedicate a sign to a loved one with HCM. (Last day to qualify for this incentive is 9/30/2026). $750: You will receive a HCMA 5K sweatshirt. Packet Pick Up Information: Early Packet Pick-Up Information Avoid the lines on race morning - pick up your packet early! Location: 3 Speedwell Ave, Morristown, NJ 07960 (Hyatt Regency) outside of the Terrace Ballroom Date & Time: Saturday, October 10th, 2026 | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Race Day Packet Pick-Up Information: Location: 66 Ford Road, Denville, NJ 07834 Date & Time: Sunday, October 11th, 2026 | 8:30 AM - 9:45 AM Parking Information: Parking will be available in the business complex at 88 Ford Road and 66 Ford Road, Denville, NJ. Shuttle Information: Coming soon. Awards: Trophies will be awarded to the top 3 male and female finishers in the following age groups: Under 30, 30-49, and 50+. Please note that t-shirts will only be available to order up until September 30th. After September 30th, you will not be guaranteed a t-shirt with entry.
Course & Travel Notes
In mid-October, expect typical highs around 64°F and lows near 42°F in the Denville area, with about a third of days bringing measurable rain, so pack layers and consider rain gear for the Bighearted 5K. The venue sits at 531 feet elevation, which is relatively modest, and with sunrise at 7:05 AM you'll have good daylight well before the 10:00 AM start time. Morristown Municipal Airport is the nearest option, located 8.8 miles from the race venue.
⛰️ 531 ft elevation☀️ Typically 64°F / 42°F · 36% chance of rain✈️ Morristown Municipal Airport (MMU) — 8.8 mi
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for October 11.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Denville, NJ.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
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Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
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Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
Bighearted 5K 2026 — Denville, NJ takes place on October 11, 2026. The race is held in Denville, New Jersey.
Where is Bighearted 5K 2026 — Denville, NJ held?
Bighearted 5K 2026 — Denville, NJ is held at 66 Ford Road in Denville, New Jersey.
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