Strides for Education Hybrid 5K Run/Walk

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

Sign up now for the 10th Annual Strides for Education Hybrid 5K Run/Walk on our FLAT, FAST course through the streets of Morris Plains. Organized by the EFMP, race proceeds benefit all students in the Morris Plains School District. This year's race will still be a hybrid event (in person and virtual), so you can join us on race day (Oct. 26th) in person on the streets of Morris Plains (Start/Finish at Simons Park) OR run at your own location/time on Oct. 25th or 26th.

📅 Registration

• Deadline: REGISTER BY OCTOBER 3rd TO BE GUARANTEED YOUR UNIQUE RACE GIVEAWAY.
• Location: Simons Park, Morris Plains, NJ.
• Dates: Participate on either October 25th or 26th.
• Link: Register here.

💡 Why We Run

The Education Foundation of Morris Plains raises money for the Morris Plains School District, which will directly benefit all students in the district. This year, we are funding innovative programs powered by our dynamic administration and staff at both Mountain Way and Borough Schools.

🌍 Hybrid Event

This year's race will be a hybrid event (in person and virtual), so you can join us on race day in person on the streets of Morris Plains OR run at your own location/time on Oct. 25th or 26th. Please sign up as a virtual participant if you will participate remotely.

🏆 Team Challenge

Choose to register as a team to have fun and raise your organization’s profile. The most spirited and the largest teams win a prize, plus social media exposure and exclusive bragging rights until next time!

T-shirt Pick Up & Timing Anklet

• Pick Up: All participants must arrive early on race day to pick up your t-shirt and an environmentally-friendly timing anklet at the NJ Trail Series table.
• Return: Please return the anklet to the same table after you complete the course.

🕘 Schedule

• 8:00 AM: Race check in / Pick up timing anklets
• 8:30 AM: Kids' Fun Run Start
• 8:40 AM: Group Warm Up
• 9:00 AM: 5K Race Start
• 10:00 AM: Award Presentation

Looking forward to seeing everyone on October 26th (arrive early for the 9am 5K start)!