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Sunday, October 18th, 2026
601 From Road, Paramus NJ
10K · 5K · 1 Mile
49–65°F · low rain risk
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42–63°F
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44–66°F
dry
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43–63°F
dry
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42–56°F
dry
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47–60°F
dry
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42–63°F
dry
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45–59°F
dry
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39–48°F
dry
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46–72°F
dry
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61–82°F
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Race-day forecast · Sunday, Oct 18
Sunny · 36–56°F
Sunday, Oct 18starts near 36°F · 0% chance of rain · wind up to 7 mph
About this race
The 47th Terri Roemer Paramus Run will kick off at the Fairfield Inn and Suites in Paramus, New Jersey.
Funds raised from the event will benefit the Paramus Scholarship Fund, and the Valley Hospital Auxiliary through Valley Home Care's Butterflies, a specialized program for seriously ill children.
Sponsorship opportunities available! By becoming a sponsor, you will have a substantial presence, demonstrating that you are fully involved in your community.
Location
Fairfield Inn & Suites Paramus, Paramus Park Shopping Center
GPS Address: 601 From Road, Paramus, NJ. See map/directions below.
Awards
10K Open (Male and Female) Top 3: $50, $35, $25
10K Masters USATF-NJ Age-graded (Male and Female) Top 3: $50, $35, $25
Individual Awards: No Duplicate Awards
10K Age Group (Male and Female) Top 3: Under 15, 15-19, 20-29, and 5 year groups 30 through 90+
5K Age Group (Male and Female) Top 3: Under 15, 15-19, 20-29, and 5 year groups 30 through 90+
Schedule
PLEASE NOTE: SCHEDULE IS TENTATIVE AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE
7:30 am - Packet Pick-up Begins
9:00 am - Marty Roemer Memorial 10K Run
10:05 am - 10K Awards
11:00 am - Lou Lanzalotto Memorial 5K Run presented by La Bella Roma Pizzeria and Ristorante and Valley Hospital 5K Health Walk
12:15 pm - One Mile Fun Run for Kids (age 13 and Under)
12:30 pm - 5K Awards, Post-Race Party, and Raffle Drawings (you must be present to win!)
Entry Fees
10K, 5K, or Walk $35 ($32 USATF).
$50 if participating in both the 5K and 10K.
Fun Run $15
Prices go up on September 1st, and again on Race Day.
Registration
On-site on Race Day, or click here to register now.
Pre-Race Packet Pick-up
Road Runner Sports
65 Rte. 4
Paramus, NJ 07652
Friday, October 16: 3PM - 7PM
Saturday, October 17: 10AM - 2PM
Courses
USA Track and Field sanctioned and certified. Clocks at each mile. Both the 5K and 10K courses pass through scenic, tree-lined residential neighborhoods. The start and finish lines for both races are at Fairfield Inn & Suites at the Paramus Park Shopping Center. Water stations, excellent traffic control, and first-aid coverage throughout the course. USATF-NJ Paul Miller Auto Group Grand Prix Event. See course maps at paramusrun.com.
Scoring
Chrono Track B-Tag Scoring. Compuscore, compuscore.com
Awards
1, 2, 3 Overall and Age Groups, Male and Female
1, 2, 3 Paramus Resident, Male and Female
Age Groups
5-year Increments: 14 & under to 85 & over
Amenities
Long-Sleeve T-shirt (first 1000 entries).
Post-race DJ, drinks and snacks.
Post Race Raffle.
More Information
paramusrun.com, (201) 265-9321
Race Day Cell
(973) 305-8326
Course map
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Run clubs near Paramus to train with before race day.
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