2026 NEW YEAR'S 5K & 1.5K Pup Strut
- Date Thu 1st January 2026
- Time 11:00AM EST
- Location Hamilton Township, New Jersey
- Price $27.50 - $41.28
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
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Event summary
Get ready to kick off 2026 in style at the New Year's 5K & 1.5K Pup Strut, happening on Thursday, January 1st in Hamilton Township, Mercer! This vibrant event invites runners, walkers, and their beloved furry companions to join in on the fun and fitness. Whether you’re aiming for a personal best, shaking off the New Year’s Eve festivities, or simply enjoying a leisurely stroll with your pup, this event welcomes participants of all ages and paces.
Not only will you enjoy a scenic race, but you’ll also be supporting a great cause—proceeds benefit Camp Quality NJ, a nonprofit dedicated to providing cost-free programs for children with cancer and their families. Participants can choose between the exhilarating 5K or the casual 1.5K Pup Strut, with all registrants receiving a stylish long-sleeved tech shirt (guaranteed for those who register by December 12), an awesome finisher medal, and a delicious treat for both you and your pup at the finish line. Join us at the Kuser Road entrance of the park, where the race kicks off at 11:00 AM. Let’s start the year strong together—bring your friends, family
Not only will you enjoy a scenic race, but you’ll also be supporting a great cause—proceeds benefit Camp Quality NJ, a nonprofit dedicated to providing cost-free programs for children with cancer and their families. Participants can choose between the exhilarating 5K or the casual 1.5K Pup Strut, with all registrants receiving a stylish long-sleeved tech shirt (guaranteed for those who register by December 12), an awesome finisher medal, and a delicious treat for both you and your pup at the finish line. Join us at the Kuser Road entrance of the park, where the race kicks off at 11:00 AM. Let’s start the year strong together—bring your friends, family
Organiser's Description
Start 2026 with a Bang and a Little Sweat!
Kick off the new year in the best way possible moving forward with friends, family, and your favorite four-legged running buddy!
The Hangover 5K & 2K Pup Strut/Walk is your chance to start fresh, have fun, and support an amazing cause all before lunchtime!
And yes nothing says Happy New Year like a hot, steaming empanada from I & V Delights waiting for you at the finish line!
Whether youre chasing a PR, shaking off the New Years Eve cobwebs, or simply enjoying a relaxed walk with your pup, this event is for YOU.
All ages, all paces, and all furry friends are welcome!
Registration Includes
Entry into the 5K or 1-Mile Pup Strut
LONG-SLEEVED TECH SHIRT (GUARANTEED IF REGISTERED BY DECEMBER 12)
Awesome finisher medal and ribbon
Guaranteed for the first 200 runners/walkers
All finishers will receive a special one-of-a-kind MegaBite Runs medal
A hot, fresh empanada from I & V Delights at the finish
A delicious treat for your pup courtesy of Tater Bear Treats
Running for a Cause
Proceeds benefit Camp Quality NJ, a nonprofit providing year-round, cost-free programs that bring hope, resilience, and fun to children with cancer and their families.
Learn more: https://www.campqualityusa.org/camp/new-jersey/
Race Day Information
Location:
Enter the park through the Kuser Road entrance. There are multiple lots, but the Start/Finish area will be past the skate park near the covered pavilion.
Pre-Race Bib Pickup:
Sunday, 1 PM 3 PM
Fleet Feet Princeton
If you cant make bib pickup, you can pick it up race morning, starting at 9 AM at the Start/Finish line.
Race Start Time:
The race begins promptly at 11:00 AM.
Start your year strong we cant wait to celebrate with you and your pups!
Kick off the new year in the best way possible moving forward with friends, family, and your favorite four-legged running buddy!
The Hangover 5K & 2K Pup Strut/Walk is your chance to start fresh, have fun, and support an amazing cause all before lunchtime!
And yes nothing says Happy New Year like a hot, steaming empanada from I & V Delights waiting for you at the finish line!
Whether youre chasing a PR, shaking off the New Years Eve cobwebs, or simply enjoying a relaxed walk with your pup, this event is for YOU.
All ages, all paces, and all furry friends are welcome!
Registration Includes
Entry into the 5K or 1-Mile Pup Strut
LONG-SLEEVED TECH SHIRT (GUARANTEED IF REGISTERED BY DECEMBER 12)
Awesome finisher medal and ribbon
Guaranteed for the first 200 runners/walkers
All finishers will receive a special one-of-a-kind MegaBite Runs medal
A hot, fresh empanada from I & V Delights at the finish
A delicious treat for your pup courtesy of Tater Bear Treats
Running for a Cause
Proceeds benefit Camp Quality NJ, a nonprofit providing year-round, cost-free programs that bring hope, resilience, and fun to children with cancer and their families.
Learn more: https://www.campqualityusa.org/camp/new-jersey/
Race Day Information
Location:
Enter the park through the Kuser Road entrance. There are multiple lots, but the Start/Finish area will be past the skate park near the covered pavilion.
Pre-Race Bib Pickup:
Sunday, 1 PM 3 PM
Fleet Feet Princeton
If you cant make bib pickup, you can pick it up race morning, starting at 9 AM at the Start/Finish line.
Race Start Time:
The race begins promptly at 11:00 AM.
Start your year strong we cant wait to celebrate with you and your pups!
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Veterans Park, Hamilton Township, 08690, NJ, United States
2026 NEW YEAR'S 5K & 1.5K Pup Strut
