2026 Geo Foundation 4th Annual 5K Run & 1 Mile Walk

Join us for a day of togetherness, fun, and movement outdoors.

8am Registration. 8:50am Welcome Ceremony. 9am Race Start. 

Closing Ceremony at around 9:45am.

 

We are currently working on a USATF sanction on our event. Please stay tuned for an update on our status.

5K start and finish will be accurately marked and timed - which is roughly three laps around the park. Walkers will do one lap, runners will do all three. 

 

Awards for female and male, both groups: 

62+ (1st - 2nd - 3rd)

51-61 (1st - 2nd - 3rd)

40-50 (1st - 2nd - 3rd)

29-39 (1st - 2nd - 3rd)

22-28 (1st - 2nd - 3rd)

17-21 (1st - 2nd - 3rd)

14-16 (1st - 2nd - 3rd)

11-13 (1st - 2nd - 3rd)

+ Special Awards for all participants 10 and Under

 

 

We will have runners start their race first, followed by walkers. You have a choice to not be timed while registering, if you'd prefer to not be timed. 

 

We will have food and refreshments available at both the beginning and end of the event, including: 

• Bagels
• Bananas
• Oranges
• Acai bowls (post-race)

 

More about Geo Foundation and our cause: 

The Geo Foundation honors George "Geo" Batikha and the many youth and young adults who have been diagnosed with cancer. All proceeds will go towards our two programs: 

 

• Community Fund: Scholarships awarded across 5 high schools - Bloomfield, Glen Ridge, Montclair, and Wayne Hills & Valley. Each year, we bring these scholars together for lunches and dinners to learn from each other and develop alongside one another. 

 

• Family Assistance Fund: Funding provided to families who have a child going through cancer at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. St. Jude helps every youth patient with treatment, housing, and food along with one parent at no cost. 

 

Learn more at thegeofund.org

 

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