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Saturday, October 17th, 2026
200 Morris Pesin Dr, Jersey City NJ
5K
51–66°F · some rain risk
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On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years
2025
45–63°F
dry
2024
39–60°F
dry
2023
47–63°F
dry
2022
52–66°F
rain
2021
53–64°F
dry
2020
45–60°F
rain
2019
50–57°F
dry
2018
46–62°F
dry
2017
44–58°F
dry
2016
60–79°F
dry
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Race-day forecast · Saturday, Oct 17
Rain likely · 45–63°F
Saturday, Oct 17starts near 45°F · 58% chance of rain · wind up to 21 mph
About this race
Join us on Saturday, October 17th for our Fall RUN LSP 5K!
This event is hosted in collaboration with the John E. Nagel Foundation, the Friends of Liberty State Park, and Winning Events Group.
The USATF-certified 5K course winds throughout the park, featuring views of the Manhattan skyline, the Statue of Liberty and our fall foliage.
After the race, stick around for the kids fun run and Educational Arts' Heroes & Villains Fall Festival.
Costumes are encouraged! Free face painting before the 5K, and a full festival afterward! Get into the fall spirit, dress up in your favorite costume, and run through Liberty State Park.
Event Details
Date: Saturday, October 17th
Location: Flag Plaza, 200 Morris Pesin Dr, Jersey City, NJ
Bib Pickup: 8:00AM
5K Start: 10:00AM
Kids Fun Run Start: 11:30AM
Parking: Free in Lots 3 and 4
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