Run in the Park–Highland Park 5K – Highland Park, NJ 2026
Date
May 3, 2026
Location
Highland Park, NJ
Venue
102 N. 5th Ave.
Start Time
9:00 AM
Entry Fee
$12.00 – $45.00
Events
5K Run/Walk, Kids Races
Includes
T-Shirt
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Join us for the 16th annual Highland Park NJ "Run in the Park" 5k race & Kids' Races on Sunday, May 3rd! Come take a run, walk, or stroll through the downtown and beautiful neighborhoods of Highland Park NJ for a great cause. Race proceeds to benefit the Highland Park Public Schools PTOs. The course, closed to traffic during the race, starts on North 5th Ave by the high school and then heads downhill towards New Brunswick for a fast first mile. The race then winds its way through the historic streets of Highland Park before finishing on the high school track at the Municipal Recreation Complex. There is a link to the course map further down this page. The event welcomes all participants including strollers, wheelchairs, and walkers. Interested in volunteering for this race? Register to help out here: VOLUNTEER REGISTRATION 5k Registration $30 (+ RunSignUp fee) before 3/18 , then $35 (+ RunSignUp fee) from 3/19 to 4/18 , then $40 (+ RunSignUp fee) from 4/18 to 5/3 . Race day registratio
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