4th of July Run Through Maplewood

Event Overview

Please join us for our favorite summer tradition, the 4th of July Run Through Maplewood! This 5K race benefits the Columbia High School Track & Field and Cross Country programs. It's a semi-hilly run (or walk) through the neighborhood streets of beautiful Maplewood, New Jersey. We'll have chip start and finish, and race T-shirts will be guaranteed for the first 220 registered runners.

Community Impact

• Support for Athletes: Track & Field / Cross Country is the largest athletics team at CHS.
• Community Sponsorship: We’re very thankful for our generous sponsor for this event, Jill Sockwell Group.
• Vital Assistance: Community support has been vital to enabling our amazing athletes to compete year after year.

Donations

Please feel free to donate if you don't want to run or walk. On behalf of the coaches and athletes, we very much appreciate your interest in our race! Hope to see you on the 4th of July.

Race Details

• Date: July 4, 2026
• Start Time: 8am (Note: New start time this year!)
• Check-in: Race-day check in and bib/shirt pickup will begin at 7am on July 4.
• Advance Pickup: Advance bib and T-shirt pickup on July 3, 5:30-7 pm at Underhill Field (58 Burr Road, Maplewood NJ 07040).

Registration

For more information and to register, visit the race website.