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Sunday, October 4th, 2026
Kennedy Field, Norwood NJ
5K
55–70°F · some rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years
2025
52–80°F
dry
2024
53–75°F
dry
2023
60–83°F
dry
2022
45–54°F
rain
2021
60–67°F
rain
2020
50–65°F
dry
2019
50–63°F
dry
2018
58–78°F
dry
2017
52–76°F
dry
2016
59–67°F
dry
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About this race
Race Overview
Founded in 2005, the Norwood 5K is a renowned, go-to race for runners all over Bergen, Hudson, Passaic, Rockland, and other surrounding counties looking to blaze a new PR in a high-energy atmosphere on a lightning quick course, usually in optimal autumn running conditions.
Race History
- Established: 2005
- Previous Organizers: Produced by the Norwood Runners' Association from 2005 through 2019.
- Current Organizers: Norwood Recreation Committee took over the rights in 2022.
- Contact: For all 2026 race info, please use the below contact form or directly email Steve Whaley at stephenwhaley@hotmail.com.
Event Details
- Date: October 4, 2026
- Location: Kennedy Field, Norwood, NJ
- Website: Norwood 5K Race Page
- Optimal Conditions: The race typically takes place in favorable autumn weather.
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