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Sunday, October 11th, 2026
510 Park Blvd, Cherry Hill NJ
5K · 1 Mile
54–70°F · low rain risk
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On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years
2025
50–68°F
dry
2024
44–69°F
dry
2023
51–71°F
dry
2022
46–72°F
dry
2021
62–74°F
dry
2020
60–71°F
dry
2019
54–68°F
dry
2018
71–80°F
rain
2017
66–75°F
rain
2016
44–64°F
dry
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Race-day forecast · Sunday, Oct 11
Cloudy · 55–79°F
Sunday, Oct 11starts near 55°F · 17% chance of rain · wind up to 12 mph
About this race
Event Overview
Flat and fast chip timed 5K on a certified course in Pennsauken, NJ at Cooper River Park.
Awards and Features
- Awards: Finisher, Overall and age group awards.
- Event Highlights: HD finish line video and text messaging within seconds of your finish.
- T-Shirt: A great event T-shirt for all participants.
- Prizes: Cash prizes available for top 3 male/female!
Participant Information
Runners and walkers are welcome! All participants will start at 9:00 AM with the runners behind the walkers. This will be marked accordingly.
Check-In Details
- Check-In: 7:45 AM at START line, 510 Park Blvd Cherry Hill NJ.
- Packet Pickup: Optional early packet pickup on Friday, October 9th, to be announced later.
- Finish Line: Finish is at Cooper River track.
Registration Link
For more information and to register, please visit: BookSmiles 5K Run & 1 Mile Walk for Literacy.
Course map
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Run clubs near Cherry Hill to train with before race day.
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