35th Annual Pleasant Valley Twilight Challenge 5K
- Date Sun 1st June 2025
- Time 5:30PM EST
- Location Basking Ridge, New Jersey
- Price Free - $23.25
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the 35th Annual Pleasant Valley Twilight Challenge 5K! Join us on Sunday, June 1, 2025, in the picturesque Basking Ridge, Somerset, at the stunning Pleasant Valley Park. This exciting event is not just a race; it's a celebration of community, fitness, and fun! The 5K race kicks off at 6:00 PM, featuring two scenic cross-country loops that include woodchip, grass, and road terrain. Runners can look forward to chip timing, aid stations, and even a pre-race warm-up session to get the adrenaline pumping.
But that's not all—there's something for everyone! The 1-mile health walk starts at 5:30 PM, providing a great way to enjoy the beautiful surroundings while getting active. Kids can also join in on the fun with the free Children's Lollipop Loop at 6:45 PM. With awards for top finishers, live music by Mama's Stew, and a festive atmosphere, this event is sure to be a highlight of the summer. Don’t miss out on the chance to be part of this memorable occasion—mark your calendars and register early to secure your spot!
But that's not all—there's something for everyone! The 1-mile health walk starts at 5:30 PM, providing a great way to enjoy the beautiful surroundings while getting active. Kids can also join in on the fun with the free Children's Lollipop Loop at 6:45 PM. With awards for top finishers, live music by Mama's Stew, and a festive atmosphere, this event is sure to be a highlight of the summer. Don’t miss out on the chance to be part of this memorable occasion—mark your calendars and register early to secure your spot!
Organiser's Description
35 YEARS RUNNING!
2025 MARKS THE 35TH ANNUAL PLEASANT VALLEY TWILIGHT CHALLENGE 5K. WE HOPE YOU'LL BE ABLE TO JOIN US FOR THIS MOMENTOUS OCCASION!
DATE: SUNDAY, JUNE 1, 2025
LOCATION: THE RACE TAKES PLACE AT BEAUTIFUL PLEASANT VALLEY PARK LOCATED AT 3405 VALLEY ROAD, BASKING RIDGE, NJ 07920. RACE BEGINS IN PARKING LOT 2.
RACE FEES: 5K RACE EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION BY 3/31 - $20
5K RACE PRE-REGISTRATION - $30
5K RACE SAME DAY REGISTRATION - $35
1 MILE HEALTH WALK REGISTRATION - PRE-REGISTRATION AND SAME DAY: $15
CHILDREN'S LOLLIPOP LOOP: FREE
T-SHIRTS AND RACE BAGS GUARANTEED TO PRE-REGISTERED 5K RUNNERS AND HEALTH WALKERS (WHILE SUPPLIES LAST)
GENERAL INFORMATION: PACKET PICK UP AND SAME DAY REGISTRATION IS 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM IN PARKING LOT 2. PLEASE PARK IN PARKING LOTS 3 OR 4 ON RACE DAY. T-SHIRTS AND RACE BAGS AVAILABLE TO SAME DAY 5K RUNNERS AND HEALTH WALKERS WHILE SUPPLIES LAST.
1 MILE HEALTH WALK: STARTS AT 5:30 PM. LED BY THE SOMERSET HILLS YMCA. TAKE AN INVIGORATING WALK THROUGH PLEASANT VALLEY PARK AND BE BACK IN TIME TO CHEER ON THE 5K RUNNERS!
5K RACE: Starts at 6:00 PM. Two cross-country loops around the park. Combination of woodchip, grass and road. Aid stations at midpoint and finish. Chip timing, clocks on the course, race results and optional text message results provided by COMPUSCORE. Pre-Race Warm Up by ATHLETIFREAK, Post-Race Cool Down by SOMERSET HILLS YMCA.
CHILDREN'S LOLLIPOP LOOP: STARTS AT 6:45 PM. SPONSORED BY ATHLETIFREAK. FREE! FOR KIDS OF ALL AGES - A FUN LOOP OVER A GRASSY FIELD. EVERYONE'S A WINNER!
AWARDS: START AT 7:00 PM OR AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE 5K RACE. ALL RUNNERS MUST BE OFF THE COURSE FOR THE AWARDS TO TAKE PLACE. SPONSORED BY ATHLETIFREAK. PRIZES WILL BE AWARDS TO TOP OVERALL MALE AND FEMALE AND TOP THREE RUNNERS IN EACH AGE GROUP: 14 AND UNDER, 15-19 AND THEN IN 10 YEAR INCREMENTS UP TO 80 AND OVER. NO DUPLICATE AWARDS.
LIVE MUSIC BY MAMA'S STEW!
PRE-REGISTRATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL 5/30/25. NO REFUNDS OR RAIN DATES. SPONSORSHIP INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE, PLEASE EMAIL [email protected]
2025 MARKS THE 35TH ANNUAL PLEASANT VALLEY TWILIGHT CHALLENGE 5K. WE HOPE YOU'LL BE ABLE TO JOIN US FOR THIS MOMENTOUS OCCASION!
DATE: SUNDAY, JUNE 1, 2025
LOCATION: THE RACE TAKES PLACE AT BEAUTIFUL PLEASANT VALLEY PARK LOCATED AT 3405 VALLEY ROAD, BASKING RIDGE, NJ 07920. RACE BEGINS IN PARKING LOT 2.
RACE FEES: 5K RACE EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION BY 3/31 - $20
5K RACE PRE-REGISTRATION - $30
5K RACE SAME DAY REGISTRATION - $35
1 MILE HEALTH WALK REGISTRATION - PRE-REGISTRATION AND SAME DAY: $15
CHILDREN'S LOLLIPOP LOOP: FREE
T-SHIRTS AND RACE BAGS GUARANTEED TO PRE-REGISTERED 5K RUNNERS AND HEALTH WALKERS (WHILE SUPPLIES LAST)
GENERAL INFORMATION: PACKET PICK UP AND SAME DAY REGISTRATION IS 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM IN PARKING LOT 2. PLEASE PARK IN PARKING LOTS 3 OR 4 ON RACE DAY. T-SHIRTS AND RACE BAGS AVAILABLE TO SAME DAY 5K RUNNERS AND HEALTH WALKERS WHILE SUPPLIES LAST.
1 MILE HEALTH WALK: STARTS AT 5:30 PM. LED BY THE SOMERSET HILLS YMCA. TAKE AN INVIGORATING WALK THROUGH PLEASANT VALLEY PARK AND BE BACK IN TIME TO CHEER ON THE 5K RUNNERS!
5K RACE: Starts at 6:00 PM. Two cross-country loops around the park. Combination of woodchip, grass and road. Aid stations at midpoint and finish. Chip timing, clocks on the course, race results and optional text message results provided by COMPUSCORE. Pre-Race Warm Up by ATHLETIFREAK, Post-Race Cool Down by SOMERSET HILLS YMCA.
CHILDREN'S LOLLIPOP LOOP: STARTS AT 6:45 PM. SPONSORED BY ATHLETIFREAK. FREE! FOR KIDS OF ALL AGES - A FUN LOOP OVER A GRASSY FIELD. EVERYONE'S A WINNER!
AWARDS: START AT 7:00 PM OR AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE 5K RACE. ALL RUNNERS MUST BE OFF THE COURSE FOR THE AWARDS TO TAKE PLACE. SPONSORED BY ATHLETIFREAK. PRIZES WILL BE AWARDS TO TOP OVERALL MALE AND FEMALE AND TOP THREE RUNNERS IN EACH AGE GROUP: 14 AND UNDER, 15-19 AND THEN IN 10 YEAR INCREMENTS UP TO 80 AND OVER. NO DUPLICATE AWARDS.
LIVE MUSIC BY MAMA'S STEW!
PRE-REGISTRATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL 5/30/25. NO REFUNDS OR RAIN DATES. SPONSORSHIP INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE, PLEASE EMAIL [email protected]
Races
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5K Race
Incl. $3.25 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 1st June 2025 (6:00PM EDT)
$23.25
Early Bird Registration until March 31st is $20. Pre-registration from April 1st until May 31st is $30 (Registered online or received by May 31st). Registration is $35 on Race Day. A combination of road, trail, and grass. Aid stations located at midpoint and finish. Chip timing, a halfway split, finish line clock, race results, and optional text message results provided and posted by Compuscore. -
1 Mile Health Walk
Incl. $3.25 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 1st June 2025 (5:30PM EDT)
$18.25
1 Mile Health Walk (Starts at 5:30 pm): Registration is $15. Walkers can pre-register or register on race day. The course is a scenic walk through picturesque Pleasant Valley Park! Take an invigorating walk and be back in time to cheer on 5K racers! All pre-registered Health Walkers receive a t-shirt! -
Kids Lollipop Loop
Sun 1st June 2025 (6:45PM EDT)
Free
Lollipop Loop (Starts at 6:45 PM) : For kids of all ages - a fun loop over a grassy field. Everyone's a winner!
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