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Saturday, October 3rd, 2026
225 Glenwild Ave, Bloomingdale NJ
5K
57–72°F · some rain risk
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2025
64–79°F
dry
2024
60–74°F
rain
2023
53–64°F
rain
2022
55–72°F
dry
2021
58–69°F
dry
2020
58–75°F
dry
2019
60–80°F
dry
2018
67–81°F
rain
2017
66–86°F
dry
2016
52–71°F
dry
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Race-day forecast · Saturday, Oct 3
Cloudy · 55–69°F
Saturday, Oct 3starts near 55°F · 12% chance of rain · wind up to 9 mph
About this race
Race Overview
13th Annual Bob Kochka 5k to benefit the Lustgarten Foundation for Pancreatic Research.
In Conjunction with this year’s 5K we will Honor Hearts For Harper. Please join us by participating in this year’s run/walk.
Event Details
- Date: October 3, 2026
- Location: 225 Glenwild Ave, Bloomingdale, NJ
- Website: Firefighter Bob Kochka 5K Run/Walk
- Registration: Day of the run from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM at WTB School
Race Timing
RACE WILL START PROMPTLY AT 11:00 AM. ALL RUNNERS LINEUP AT THE INTERSECTION OF WALTER DR AND WALTER CT (BEHIND THE SCHOOL). ALL WALKERS LINEUP IN THE CULDESAC AREA.
- Shirt Giveaway: First 150 signups will receive a race day shirt giveaway, while supplies last.
- Return Buses: Will be available from 11:45 AM to 1:30 PM at the corner of Ballston St and Union Ave.
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