The MEF Madison 5K Run/Walk Trail Race & Kids Fun Run

The 23rd annual Madison 5K will be held on Sunday, May 3, 2026. We are excited to have a NEW COURSE this year, which will go through Madison ROADS and the TRAILS around Madison High School (MHS) and the Madison Recreation Complex (MRC), and will showcase the many recent improvements to these areas!

The 5k will start and end at the MHS track.  The course will consist of two loops that go from the track up the MHS driveway, into the MRC, through the trails behind the MRC, and back up to the high school.  

Register by April 7th to ensure you have a chance to order a t-shirt.

Race Day Registration will be available.

Packet Pickup - Friday 5/1 and Saturday 5/2 at Alfred's Sport Shop (32 Main Street, Madison, NJ) and Sunday before the race at Madison High School.

Parking at Madison High School (170 Ridgedale Avenue) will be accessible.  There will be no parking at the MRC (Madison Recreation Complex). 

Race Times are 9:00am (5K), 10:00am (Kids Fun Runs at MHS Track).

Proceeds from this event will support teacher-initiated grants at all five Madison public schools.

*Please note that the new course cannot accommodate strollers.

*The MEF will cover the registration fee for students and families with financial need. For more information, please contact the student’s principal. All requests will be kept confidential. 

We have 2 events to register and some combo packages: 

1. 5K Run/Walk Trail Race for all ages. Race starts at 9am.  $45; 18 years old and under is $35 
2. Kids Fun Run for kids 10 and under only. Race starts at 10:00am.  $25 
3. Kids 2 Race Package 5K + Kids Fun Run for kids 10 and under only - Best Deal!  Entry for both the 5K (9am) and the Kids Fun Run (10am): $40
4. Family Pricing (Multi-Person Pricing) is also available for 4-6 registrants at $135.  This can be a combination of the 5K, Kids Fun Run. This will be effective once more than 3 participants have been added.

For more information, go to www.mefnj.org/madison-5k/