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Sunday, October 11th, 2026
510 Park Blvd, Cherry Hill NJ
5K · 1 Mile
54–70°F · low rain risk
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On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years
2025
50–68°F
dry
2024
44–69°F
dry
2023
51–71°F
dry
2022
46–72°F
dry
2021
62–74°F
dry
2020
60–71°F
dry
2019
54–68°F
dry
2018
71–80°F
rain
2017
66–75°F
rain
2016
44–64°F
dry
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About this race
Event Overview
Join us for the BookSmiles 5K & 1 Mile Walk for Literacy on October 11, 2026. The event will take place at 510 Park Blvd, Cherry Hill, NJ.
For more details and registration, visit this link.
Race Details
- Course: Flat and fast chip timed 5K on a certified course in Pennsauken, NJ at Cooper River Park.
- Awards: Finisher, Overall, and age group awards, plus cash prizes for top 3 male/female!
- Technology: HD finish line video, text messaging within seconds of your finish.
- T-shirts: Not guaranteed if you register after September 20th.
Participation Information
- Eligibility: Runners and walkers are welcome!
- Start Time: All participants will start at 9:00 AM with the runners behind the walkers.
- Race Format: You can choose to walk or run the 5K, with the course marked accordingly.
- Check-in: At 7:45 AM at the START line, 510 Park Blvd Cherry Hill NJ.
Packet Pickup
- Date: Optional early packet pickup on Friday, October 9th.
- Announcement: Details to be announced at a later date.
- Finish Line: The finish is at Cooper River track.
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