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Sunday, September 6th, 2026
The Paterson Museum, Paterson NJ
5K
62–79°F · some rain risk
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On this date: rain 5 of the last 10 years
2025
65–85°F
rain
2024
57–79°F
dry
2023
74–95°F
dry
2022
67–72°F
rain
2021
65–80°F
dry
2020
60–81°F
dry
2019
57–69°F
rain
2018
74–95°F
rain
2017
60–68°F
rain
2016
69–81°F
dry
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Race-day forecast · Sunday, Sep 6
Cloudy · 58–76°F
Sunday, Sep 6starts near 58°F · 37% chance of rain · wind up to 14 mph
About this race
Event Overview
For the year 2026, we will be doing the Paterson Great Falls 5k Race Run/walk the distance on the official Paterson Great Falls 5k course. Post a picture of your run to Facebook or Instagram using #patersongreatfalls5k.
Race Details
- Date: September 6, 2026
- Location: The Paterson Museum, Paterson, NJ
- Distance: 3.1 miles
- Course: The race will take you through the historic sites of Paterson.
Course Highlights
- Start: The race will start alongside the Paterson Great Falls.
- Landmarks: Run alongside the Lou Costello statue and past the Paterson Museum.
- Stadium: Run past Hinchliffe Stadium and pass Veteran's Park.
- Park: Run in Pennington Park and back to the Paterson Great Falls towards the finish line.
Registration Information
- Same Day Registration: Starts at 7am at the Paterson Museum.
- Packet Pickup: Available during the same period.
- Race Start Time: 8:30am
- Registration Link: Sign up here.
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