4th of July Run Through Maplewood

  • Date Sat 4th July 2026
  • Time 8:00AM EDT
  • Location Maplewood, New Jersey
  • Price $38.75
  • Races 1 race
  • Distances 5km

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Event summary

Join us for an exciting summer tradition at the 4th of July Run Through Maplewood on Saturday, July 4th, 2026! This vibrant 5K race, set against the charming backdrop of Maplewood, Essex, is not only a fantastic way to celebrate Independence Day but also supports the Columbia High School Track & Field and Cross Country programs. Whether you choose to run or walk, you'll enjoy a semi-hilly course that winds through the beautiful neighborhood streets.

With a chip start and finish, every participant is guaranteed a race T-shirt if you register early, so don't miss out! The event kicks off at 8 AM, allowing you to complete your run before diving into the township’s festive July 4th activities. Race-day check-in and bib/shirt pickup start at 7 AM, and for those eager to get a head start, advance pickup will be available on July 3rd. Community support plays a crucial role in the success of our athletes, and we encourage everyone to participate, whether by running, walking, or donating. Come out and make this Independence Day a memorable one!

Organiser's Description

Please join us for our favorite summer tradition, the 4th of July Run Through Maplewood! This 5K race benefits the Columbia High School Track & Field and Cross Country programs. It's a semi-hilly run (or walk) through the neighborhood streets of beautiful Maplewood, New Jersey. We'll have chip start and finish, and race T-shirts will be guaranteed for the first 220 registered runners.

Track & Field / Cross Country is the largest athletics team at CHS, and community support has been vital to enabling our amazing athletes to compete year after year. We're very thankful for our generous sponsor for this event, Jill Sockwell Group.

Please feel free to donate if you don't want to run or walk. On behalf of the coaches and athletes, we very much appreciate your interest in our race! Hope to see you on the 4th of July.

NOTE NEW START TIME THIS YEAR! In order to finish before the busy lineup of township July 4th activities, our race will start at 8am. Race-day check in and bib/shirt pickup will begin at 7am on July 4; we will also have advance bib and T-shirt pickup on July 3, time and location TBD.

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  • 4th of July Run Through Maplewood

    Incl. $3.75 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 4th July 2026 (8:00AM EDT)

    $38.75

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Location

Dunnell Road, Near Civic House in Memorial Park, Maplewood, 07040, NJ, United States

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