Garden State Showcase #1
Somerset, NJ
Sun, Oct 18, 2026
Race day is here! · Sun, Oct 18, 2026
Don't let race day sneak up
One email during race week. That's it.
Sunday, October 18th, 2026
500 Franklin Boulevard, Somerset NJ
See race page
49–66°F · low rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 0 of the last 10 years
2025
43–69°F
dry
2024
43–69°F
dry
2023
46–63°F
dry
2022
42–57°F
dry
2021
47–61°F
dry
2020
37–64°F
dry
2019
44–59°F
dry
2018
40–50°F
dry
2017
44–71°F
dry
2016
61–82°F
dry
Best months to race in New Jersey →
Race week?
Don't forget the small stuff.
Gels, anti-chafe, throwaway layers — the checklist runners re-buy every race.
Race-day forecast · Sunday, Oct 18
Sunny · 36–58°F
Sunday, Oct 18starts near 36°F · 0% chance of rain · wind up to 9 mph
About this race
Final Instructions Email (sent 10/16)
In mid-October, there's just no better time to throw down a fast FAT race.
Music, announcing, personalized bibs- and college coaches love seeing FAT track times.
New Location:
Warrior Stadium | 500 Franklin Boulevard | Somerset, NJ 08873
Adults | HS | Youth | Masters
Event #1: $25 | Event #2: $12.50
10:00am Start
Order of events, run fastest first
- 300m Dash - Men followed by Women
- The Mile - races seeded by time, Men/ Women together
- 5k/ 3k races - combined based on pace per kilometer
- 500m Dash - Men followed by Women
Final instructions, including time schedule, will be posted and emailed Friday, Oct 16
Course map
Train with a club
Run clubs near Somerset to train with before race day.
Suggested Races
Organize this race?
Claim it free to manage your listing — and get it featured for free, while spots last.