The Dom Mircovich Memorial 5K starts at 9:00 AM, giving you time to arrive the morning of the race without an early hotel stay. Held at Memorial Field in Closter, New Jersey, this 45th annual event offers a 5K and a 1K option, so it works for both competitive runners and younger participants. Entry fees range from $15 to $40 depending on your category. The September date puts the race early in the fall racing season, a good opportunity to test fitness before bigger competitions. If you're looking for a straightforward local race with reasonable pricing and flexible distance options, this New Jersey event delivers without requiring overnight travel logistics.
From the Race Organizer
Closter's Dom Mircovich Memorial 5K - 45th Annual & Jim O'Halloran Kids Fun Run Now in its 45th year, the 5k and Fun Run events will be held on its traditional Sunday of Labor Day weekend. Both events will be held on Sunday, September 6, 2026. The Closter 5k is the longest running, continuous 5k in the Northern Valley. We've got the prettiest course around! Please note that this year's town celebration ("NOT" Labor Day celebration) is scheduled for 6 September. See the Closter Recreation Commission site for more info. This year's town celebration will not coincide with the 5K and Fun Run. LOCATION - Memorial Park, Harrington Ave., Closter, NJ SCHEDULE - September 6, 2026 8:00 am - Bib Pickup by basketball courts for those registered on line (Note: There will be limited same day registration, but online registration is preferred.) 9:00 am - Jim O’Halloran Kids Fun Run (12 & Under) 9:30 am - Dom Mircovich Memorial 5K Walk/Run Race Start 10:30 am - Awards COURSE USATF Certified 5k Course: NJ24017JLW Mostly flat course around parks neighborhoods, and charming town center Timing & scoring by Rock Race Timing Multiple water stops Follow this link for the 5k course map: https://certifiedroadraces.com/certificate/?type=r&id=5537 The Fun Run distance is approximately 1k. 5K AWARDS Top three male and female finishers overall Five-year age groups: 10U to 80+ (10U, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, etc.) Runners receive the highest award for which they are eligible. No multiple awards are given. First three parent-child teams (Online sign up only. No day of team registration. ) Fastest Closter resident-male & female Runners receive the highest award for which they are eligible only; no multiple awards are given. AMENITIES Fun Run: T-shirt and Tyvek bib to the first 50 Fun Run registrants, trophies to the top five girls and top five boys, ribbons to all participants, and post-fun run refreshments. 5K : Moisture wicking T-shirt to first 225 registrants, B-tag electronic timing, awards as described above, and post-event refreshments. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Early-bird pickup, 2pm - 5pm, Saturday 9/5/26 at Runners' House, River Vale, NJ Registration at Runners' House and on event-day will be $40. Email LaborDayCloster5k@gmail.com if an accommodation is needed Shirts are not guaranteed to walk-up registrants. Shirt sizes are not guaranteed. We run rain or shine, but not if there is a lightning warning. Updated info on the race status due to dangerous lightning can be found by calling 201.750.9507 mailbox 6 on the day of the race IF the weather is questionable. Social Remember to to use #Closter5k when posting your event photos! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ClosterLaborDay5k Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/closter5k/
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When is Closter’s Dom Mircovich Memorial 5K – 45th Annual & Jim O’Halloran Kids Fun Run 2026 — Closter, NJ?
Closter’s Dom Mircovich Memorial 5K – 45th Annual & Jim O’Halloran Kids Fun Run 2026 — Closter, NJ takes place on September 6, 2026. The race is held in Closter, New Jersey.
Where is Closter’s Dom Mircovich Memorial 5K – 45th Annual & Jim O’Halloran Kids Fun Run 2026 — Closter, NJ held?
Closter’s Dom Mircovich Memorial 5K – 45th Annual & Jim O’Halloran Kids Fun Run 2026 — Closter, NJ is held at Memorial Field in Closter, New Jersey.
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