Garden State 10 Miler & Cookie Chase 5k 2027 — Somerset, NJ

Date
March 21, 2027
Location
Somerset, NJ
Venue
156 Mettlers Road
Start Time
8:10 AM
Entry Fee
$10.00 – $100.00
Events
Cookie Chase 5K, Garden State 10 Miler, 10 Mile Relay, Half Marathon Challenge (10M + 5k), 1 Mile Kids Fun Run, 2026 Garden State 10 Miler + 2026 Empire State Half Marathon
Includes
T-Shirt
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Registration for the Garden State 10 Miler & Cookie Chase 5K ranges from $10 to $100, making it accessible for runners at various budget levels. Held in Somerset, New Jersey on March 21, 2027, the event takes place at 156 Mettlers Road with a typical start time of 8:10 AM. Participants can choose from four distances: a 1-mile option, 5K, 10-mile, or half-marathon, giving runners flexibility to select a distance matching their training phase or fitness level. Whether you're preparing for a longer race or looking for a shorter winter workout, this multi-distance format accommodates different goals within a single event.

From the Race Organizer
2026 Final Instructions Email Here (sent 8:45am Friday, March 20, 2026) 2026 Garden State 10 Welcome to NJ's Favorite Distance Race! WHEN: March 21, 2027 WHERE: Colonial Park 156 Mettlers Road Somerset, NJ RACE WEEKEND SCHEDULE: Friday 4pm-7pm: Packet Pickup, Road Runner Sports (North Brunswick, NJ) Saturday 10am-2pm: Packet Pickup, Road Runner Sports (North Brunswick, NJ) Sunday 7:00am: Registration opens (packet pickup, new registration) 8:45am: Cookie Chase 5k presented by Insomnia Cookies 9:30am: Garden State 10 Miler 11:00am: Youth Fun Run SHIRT & BIB DEADLINE: Free shirts to the first 800 registrants. A FEW EVENT DETAILS: 5k Map 10 Mile Map 10 Miler Awards Prize Money: $150/$100/$75* Top 3 M/F AG medals: 19 & Under, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85-89, 90+ All finishers receive a medal Cookie Chase 5k Awards Prize Money: Top 3 Costumes - $100* AG medals: 19 & Under, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 80-84, 85-89, 90+ All finishers receive a cookie *Gift cards provided by Road Runner Sports Half Marathon Challenge All finishers receive a "Challenge Accepted" medal in addition to their GS10 medal The Relay We know running is more fun with friends. This is a 2-person team. The first participant runs ~3.6 miles, high fives their partner who then runs the remaining 6.4 miles. The relay transition is within walking distance of the 10-mile start at the corner of Mettlers Lane and Colonial Drive. Both participants must register for the relay individually. Youth Fun Run Awards All youth participants receive a race bib and finisher's medal. EVENT PROCEEDS: The Garden State 10 Miler is a collaborative fund raiser hosted by the Garden State Track Club and the Franklin Township Police Department. Since its inception in 2017, the event has donated $35,000 to charitable causes. It now provides need-based scholarships to graduating seniors at Franklin High School.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Garden State 10 Miler & Cookie Chase 5k 2027 — Somerset, NJ?

Garden State 10 Miler & Cookie Chase 5k 2027 — Somerset, NJ takes place on March 21, 2027. The race is held in Somerset, New Jersey.

Where is Garden State 10 Miler & Cookie Chase 5k 2027 — Somerset, NJ held?

Garden State 10 Miler & Cookie Chase 5k 2027 — Somerset, NJ is held at 156 Mettlers Road in Somerset, New Jersey.

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