Warren County Community College, Washington NJ
Sunday, October 4th, 2026
🥒 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 Schedule
- Check-in: 8:30 AM
- Race Start: 5K and Pup Strut at 10 a.m.
⚙️ How it Works
- Shirts and Medals: T-shirts and one-of-a-kind finisher medals are guaranteed to the first 200 people who register.
- Refreshments: Light refreshments will be provided.
- Pets Welcome: Friendly, four-legged participants are welcome to join.
- Costumes: Costumes are encouraged!
🏁 Course Certification
The Sterbenz Miles of Smiles 5k is an official, USATF-Certified (code NJ23046JLW) and World Athletics (USA-2023-209) certified course! Extending our course to utilize a portion of the Warren County Technical School and Warren County property nearby, one loop is exactly 2.5km. Runners will complete the loop twice and follow the 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!
📞 Race Contact Info
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Don’t miss the chance to run, strut, and crunch your way through this unique, fun-filled community event!
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