Sunday, May 3rd, 2026
102 N. 5th Ave., Highland Park NJ
5K
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About this race
Event Overview
Join us for the 16th annual Highland Park NJ "Run in the Park" 5k race & Kids' Races on Sunday, May 3rd! Come take a run, walk, or stroll through the downtown and beautiful neighborhoods of Highland Park NJ for a great cause. Race proceeds to benefit the Highland Park Public Schools PTOs.
Course Description
- Start Location: North 5th Ave by the high school
- Course Conditions: Closed to traffic during the race
- First Mile: Fast downhill towards New Brunswick
- Finish Line: On the high school track at the Municipal Recreation Complex
The event welcomes all participants including strollers, wheelchairs, and walkers.
Volunteer Opportunities
Interested in volunteering for this race? Register to help out here: VOLUNTEER REGISTRATION
5k Registration Fees
- Early Bird: $30 (+ RunSignUp fee) before 3/18
- Regular Registration: $35 (+ RunSignUp fee) from 3/19 to 4/18
- Late Registration: $40 (+ RunSignUp fee) from 4/18 to 5/3
- Race Day: $45
$3 off for USATF members except race day registration. 5k participants will receive a t-shirt while supplies last. T-shirt size is not guaranteed for all registrants.
Kids Races
- Early Registration: $12 (+ RunSignUp fee) before 4/18
- Regular Registration: $14 (+ RunSignUp fee) from 4/18
- Race Day Registration: $16 (no additional fees)
- Race Time: Approximately 10:00 AM on the track of the Municipal Recreation Complex
Packet Pickup
Save time on race morning and pick up your HP5K race t-shirt and race bib early! Come to the HP Community Center (220 S. 6th Avenue) on Friday from 11 am - 5 pm, or Saturday from 10 am - 12 pm to pick it up. If you can't make it, you'll still be able to pick up on race morning from 7:45 - 8:45 am in the rear parking lot of the Highland Park High School off of N. Fifth Avenue if you need to!
Post-Race Event
We also hope to see you in downtown Highland Park after the 5K for the Spring Street Fair from 11:30 - 4:30 pm!
Race Information
For more details, please visit the race page: Run in the Park 5K.
Course map
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Run clubs near Highland Park to train with before race day.
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