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Saturday, September 12th, 2026
59A South Main Street, Cranbury NJ
5K · 1 Mile
62–79°F · some rain risk
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On this date: rain 3 of the last 10 years
2025
58–80°F
dry
2024
57–81°F
dry
2023
65–84°F
dry
2022
69–84°F
rain
2021
65–86°F
dry
2020
61–71°F
dry
2019
65–83°F
rain
2018
70–82°F
rain
2017
55–81°F
dry
2016
60–78°F
dry
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About this race
Event Overview
This event honors the memory of Helene Cody, who passed away from a brain aneurysm on her 16th birthday in 2008. Helene had planned to revive the Cranbury Day 5K that had been previously discontinued as a way to combine her love of running with her commitment to community service. After her passing, one of Helene's classmates hosted the inaugural Helene Cody Cranbury 5K to fulfill that vision. Since then, the race has become a beloved Cranbury Day tradition, bringing the community together while raising funds for the Helene Cody Foundation's youth service projects and scholarships. Every participant helps carry forward Helene's legacy of community, compassion, and caring.
T-Shirt Information
- Guaranteed T-shirts: T-shirts are guaranteed to those who register by August 6th!
- Limited Availability: T-shirts will be given to registrants while supplies last for those who register after August 6th.
Packet Pickup Details
- Pre-Race Pickup: Packet pickup nights are held on Wednesday, September 9th at Fleet Feet Princeton from 4-7 PM.
- Additional Pickup: Thursday, September 10th at the Cranbury branch of Princeton Soup and Sandwich Company from 4-6 PM.
- Avoid Race Day Lines: Those who have preregistered may pick up their T-shirt and race bib at this event to avoid the lines on race day.
Race Day Information
- 1 Mile Pickup: Race day packet pickup is from 7:30-8:00 AM for the 1 Mile.
- 5K Pickup: Race day packet pickup is from 7:30-8:30 AM for the 5K at Heritage Park.
Support the Cause
All proceeds go to the Helene Cody Foundation, a 501(c)(3) charity with the mission of inspiring youth to volunteer, to better their communities and themselves. Your donations will support youth-led projects benefiting Central NJ.
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Event Details
Join us on September 12, 2026, at 59A South Main Street, Cranbury, NJ.
For more information, visit: Race Registration.
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