Warren County Community College, Washington NJ
Sunday, October 4th, 2026
Race Overview
🥒:🏃:♂️ Get ready to Run for the Pickles! 🏃:♀️🐶:
Join us at Warren County Community College for the wildly fun and slightly briny Sterbenz Run for the Pickles 5K &: 2K Pup Strut — a one-of-a-kind race event for runners, walkers, and pickle lovers alike! Whether you're chasing a PR or just here for the post-race pickle party, this event has something for everyone.
Event Details
- Date: 2026-10-04
- Location: Warren County Community College, Washington, NJ
- 5K Course: Winds through scenic campus trails.
- 2K Pup Strut: A relaxed, pet-friendly walk perfect for you and your four-legged friend.
Participant Perks
- Custom Race Shirt: All participants receive a personalized race shirt.
- Finisher Medal: A unique medal for participants of both races.
- Pickle Treat: A pickle-themed treat at the finish line.
- Celebration: Join us afterward for awards and recognition.
Event Schedule
- Check-in: 8:30 AM
- Race Start: 5K and Pup Strut start at 10 AM.
How It Works
- Registration: T-shirts and finisher medals guaranteed for the first 200 registrants.
- Refreshments: Light refreshments will be provided.
- Pets Welcome: Friendly, four-legged participants are encouraged to join.
- Costumes: Participants are encouraged to wear costumes!
Course Certification
The Sterbenz Miles of Smiles 5K is an official, USATF-Certified (code NJ23046JLW) and World Athletics (USA-2023-209) certified course! Runners will complete a loop of exactly 2.5km twice, following an alternative finish path. CLICK HERE to see the map of the course with details.
About the Event
The inaugural event, called the Sterbenz Run for Abilities, was created by Paul and James Sterbenz in 2020 as a response to the COVID pandemic and a desire to replace cancelled running events while raising needed funds for Abilities of Northwest Jersey Inc. Completing the 27-mile “marathon” from Alexandria Township to Lambertville, NJ on a sultry June morning, Paul and James crossed the finish line and successfully raised nearly $12,000! The Sterbenz Miles of Smiles was created in 2022 and expanded to include participants of all abilities - runners, walkers, rollers, strollers, and even those with four legs!
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