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Thursday, November 26th, 2026
Military Park, Newark NJ
1 Mile
35–49°F · some rain risk
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On this date: rain 6 of the last 10 years
2025
52–60°F
rain
2024
44–59°F
rain
2023
28–51°F
rain
2022
40–54°F
dry
2021
36–46°F
rain
2020
49–63°F
rain
2019
35–57°F
dry
2018
38–52°F
rain
2017
36–49°F
dry
2016
39–50°F
dry
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About this race
Join us for a free, fun, and active Thanksgiving morning with the Brick City Run Club, the City of Newark and Newark City Parks Foundation! This run and walk isn’t a race—it’s a community celebration of movement, connection, and gratitude. All distances are 1 mile, whether you want to run your fastest or enjoy a walk with family. You must register to participate.
While this event is completely free, we ask that you bring non-perishable food items or toiletries to donate. We will be collecting these items to share with those less fortune during this holiday season.
All participants will receive a custom commemorative race bib and refreshment. T-Shirts and other giveaways will be avaliable on a first come, first serve basis.
This event is proudly supported by the Newark City Parks Foundation. All are welcome—come move with us before the feast!
Check-in begins at 8:00 am. Please arrive early. The run and walk begin at 9:00 am and you must be checked-in and registered to participate.
Parking is limited, so we encourage you to walk, carpool and uses public transportation.
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