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Sunday, September 20th, 2026
205 Plainfield Avenue, Berkeley Heights NJ
5K · 1 Mile
59–76°F · some rain risk
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2025
57–75°F
dry
2024
63–81°F
dry
2023
54–73°F
dry
2022
62–78°F
dry
2021
56–76°F
dry
2020
46–62°F
dry
2019
49–77°F
dry
2018
63–69°F
rain
2017
68–80°F
dry
2016
67–81°F
dry
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About this race
Berkeley Heights 5K Race and Fitness Walk for Mental Health
Thank you for supporting the Berkeley Heights 5K Race for Mental Health! We are a USATF 500 point event!
Event Details
- Date: Sunday, September 20, 2026
- Time: 9:30 am
- Location: Veterans Memorial Park, 205 Plainfield Avenue, Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
- Registration: Convenient online registration is now open which guarantees a race t-shirt and other giveaways. We can’t wait!
Event Highlights
- 5-Kilometer Race: Sanctioned and certified by the USA Track and Field Association.
- 1.5 Mile Fitness Walk: Designed for non-runners and families.
- Tots-Trot: Fun run for ages 2 - 11.
- Yoga Instruction: Race Day Yoga for all levels, continuous from 9 am - 11 am.
Additional Activities
- DJ and Refreshments: Enjoy music and snacks at Veterans Memorial Park.
- Art and Pet Therapy: Engage in therapeutic activities.
- Custom Race Tees: Participants receive custom-designed race t-shirts and goodies while supplies last.
- Official Timing: Results will be posted on race day at Veterans Memorial Field and online.
Awards
- Top Finishers: Awards for top male and female finishers overall.
- Age Group Awards: Awards in various age groups.
More Information
For more details and to register, please visit our official race page.
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