Berkeley Heights 5K Race and Fitness Walk for Mental Health Presented by the Kimberly Anne Wilson Foundation...Proud to be an official USATF 500 Point Event!
- Date Sun 20th September 2026
- Time 9:30AM EDT
- Location Berkeley Heights, New Jersey
- Price $43.75
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the exciting 29th Annual Berkeley Heights 5K Race and Fitness Walk for Mental Health, taking place on Sunday, September 20, 2026, at 9:30 AM in Veterans Memorial Park, Berkeley Heights, NJ. This vibrant community event is proudly recognized as a USATF 500 Point Event, making it a must-attend for runners and fitness enthusiasts alike!
Participants can choose from a 5-kilometer road race, a 1.5-mile fitness walk perfect for families and non-runners, or even a fun Tot-Trot for kids aged 2 to 11. With professional warm-ups, post-race cool downs, and refreshing yoga sessions, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Plus, all pre-registered racers will receive custom-designed race t-shirts and exciting giveaways while supplies last. Enjoy a day filled with music, refreshments, and the chance to support vital mental health programs in our community. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to run for a cause and make a difference! Register early to guarantee your spot and race goodies!
Participants can choose from a 5-kilometer road race, a 1.5-mile fitness walk perfect for families and non-runners, or even a fun Tot-Trot for kids aged 2 to 11. With professional warm-ups, post-race cool downs, and refreshing yoga sessions, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Plus, all pre-registered racers will receive custom-designed race t-shirts and exciting giveaways while supplies last. Enjoy a day filled with music, refreshments, and the chance to support vital mental health programs in our community. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to run for a cause and make a difference! Register early to guarantee your spot and race goodies!
Organiser's Description
THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING THE BERKELEY HEIGHTS 5K RACE FOR MENTAL HEALTH! WE ARE A USATF 500 POINT EVENT!
Please join us for the 29th Annual Berkeley Heights 5K Race and Fitness Walk for Mental Health, presented for the 3rd year by the Kimberly Anne Wilson Foundation, which supports Mental Health programs for students in grades K-12 in our communities. It's sure to be another successful community event! The Race and Fitness Walk will be held on SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2026, 9:30 am at Veterans Memorial Park in Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922. We invite you to register early. Convenient online registration is now open which guarantees a race t-shirt and other giveaways. We can't wait!
Our special day will include the following:
* A 5-Kilometer road-race sanctioned and certified by the USA Track and Field Association
* A 1.5 Mile fitness walk for non-runners and families
* A fun Tot-Trot for ages 2 - 11
* Professional pre-race warm-up and post-race cool down, compliments of one of our biggest sponsors, FIELDHOUSE
* Race Day Yoga Instruction for all levels (Adults and Kids), continuous 9am-11am, compliments of "Yoga With Anneliese." Mats provided, or bring your own! . Sign up on the whiteboard on Race Day!
* DJ and refreshments at Veterans Memorial Park
* Art and pet therapy
* Custom-designed race tee shirts for all pre-registered racers and walkers, along with other race goodies while supplies last. Register early!
* Race officially timed with Chronotrack B-tags by Compuscore. Results posted on race day at Veterans Memorial Field and on the _results_ link below.
* Awards for top male and female finishers overall and in various age groups
Please join us for the 29th Annual Berkeley Heights 5K Race and Fitness Walk for Mental Health, presented for the 3rd year by the Kimberly Anne Wilson Foundation, which supports Mental Health programs for students in grades K-12 in our communities. It's sure to be another successful community event! The Race and Fitness Walk will be held on SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2026, 9:30 am at Veterans Memorial Park in Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922. We invite you to register early. Convenient online registration is now open which guarantees a race t-shirt and other giveaways. We can't wait!
Our special day will include the following:
* A 5-Kilometer road-race sanctioned and certified by the USA Track and Field Association
* A 1.5 Mile fitness walk for non-runners and families
* A fun Tot-Trot for ages 2 - 11
* Professional pre-race warm-up and post-race cool down, compliments of one of our biggest sponsors, FIELDHOUSE
* Race Day Yoga Instruction for all levels (Adults and Kids), continuous 9am-11am, compliments of "Yoga With Anneliese." Mats provided, or bring your own! . Sign up on the whiteboard on Race Day!
* DJ and refreshments at Veterans Memorial Park
* Art and pet therapy
* Custom-designed race tee shirts for all pre-registered racers and walkers, along with other race goodies while supplies last. Register early!
* Race officially timed with Chronotrack B-tags by Compuscore. Results posted on race day at Veterans Memorial Field and on the _results_ link below.
* Awards for top male and female finishers overall and in various age groups
Races
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5k
Incl. $3.75 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 20th September 2026 (9:30AM EDT)
$43.75
CLOSED -
1.5 Mile Family Fun Fitness Walk
Incl. $3.75 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 20th September 2026 (9:35AM EDT)
$43.75
CLOSED
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