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When
Saturday, October 3rd, 2026
Where
120 South Main St., Elmer NJ
Distance
5K
Typical weather
58–73°F · some rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years
2025
46–70°F
dry
2024
56–75°F
dry
2023
58–80°F
dry
2022
45–50°F
rain
2021
60–82°F
dry
2020
49–65°F
dry
2019
64–77°F
dry
2018
64–78°F
rain
2017
52–71°F
dry
2016
61–72°F
dry
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About this race
Join us for the Elmer Library Harvest Day 10th ANNUAL 5k Run
Event Details
- Race Date: Saturday, October 3rd, 2026
- Race Start Time: 8:30 am
- Packet Pick Up: Starts at 7:30 AM on race day
Location
- Venue: Elmer Library, 120 S. Main St., Elmer, NJ 08318
- Parking: Available on South Main Street or across the street at the Adams Funeral Home
- Additional Parking: At the Elmer Fire House and the Elmer Little League Ballpark
Registration Information
- Registration Cost: $30 for 5K with t-shirt (Pre-registration)
- Day of Registration: $35 (t-shirts as available)
- Policy: Rain or Shine, No Refunds
Awards and Prizes
- Drinks/Snacks: Provided at end of race
- Age Group Awards: For males/females
- CASH PRIZE: $100 for Overall Gender Winners
- Professsionally Timed: This race will be chip timed by JTF Racing
Age Group Categories
- Categories: 19 and under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70 and older
- Team Competition: Form a team of 2 to 4 people, top two scores count
- Stay After: Enjoy the Elmer Harvest Day Festival after awards ceremony
Course Map
The course map can be found HERE.
Support the Cause
All Proceeds benefit The Elmer Library!
For More Information
Visit the race page: Elmer Library Harvest Day 5k Run.
Course map
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