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Saturday, January 9th, 2027
12 Bear Lane, South Orange NJ
5K · 10K · Half
26–41°F · some rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 3 of the last 10 years
2026
31–50°F
dry
2025
19–29°F
dry
2024
25–54°F
rain
2023
33–45°F
dry
2022
20–39°F
rain
2021
23–38°F
dry
2020
21–34°F
dry
2019
33–44°F
rain
2018
27–42°F
dry
2017
-2–21°F
dry
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Race-day forecast says layers
26°F at the start.
Gloves, ear warmers, throwaway layers, hand warmers — delivered before race day.
About this race
Course Description
The course will use existing fire roads, single track trail, hills and some pavement at South Mountain Reservation. The course is designed to be a mix of everything. You will have access to aid approximately every 3 miles.
5K, 10K, and 13.1M distances on a looped course. 5K will do 1 loop, 10K will do 2 loops and the 13.1M will do 4 loops.
There are no finishing medals but there will be a giveaway.
There will be Race Day Registration available.
8:00 AM - Race day registration and check in begins. Please be at registration 1 hour before your race starts.
9:00 AM - Longest Race Start 13.1M
9:30 AM - 2nd Longest Race Start 10K
10:00 AM - Shortest Race Start 5K
Prices start at
5K $30, 10K $35, and 13.1M $40 prices increase as the date of the race gets closer by $5 each time
Day of registration will be 5K $45, 10K $50, and 13.1M $55 which can be paid with cash, check, venmo, zelle, or paypal.
You can also register by emailing us and can venmo, zelle or paypal in advance. Please email [email protected]
Course map
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