Book it for Books 5K
- Date Sun 11th October 2026
- Time 8:30AM EDT
- Location Edison, New Jersey
- Price $32.80
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for a fantastic day of fun and fitness at the Book it for Books 5K on Sunday, October 11, 2026! Set in the beautiful Roosevelt Park in Edison, Middlesex, this exciting literary-themed race is perfect for runners and walkers of all abilities. Join us at 8:30 AM for a chip-timed event that celebrates both reading and community, with all proceeds supporting programs at the Edison Public Library.
Participants can look forward to receiving a finishers medal and custom event socks, with the option to purchase a stylish event shirt for just $15. The top three fastest runners will earn the opportunity to engrave their favorite words on bricks at the North Edison Library, creating a lasting tribute for years to come! Plus, we invite everyone to get creative and come dressed as their favorite book character for a chance to win bragging rights in our costume contest. Don't miss the chance to support our libraries while having a blast—mark your calendars for this unforgettable event!
Participants can look forward to receiving a finishers medal and custom event socks, with the option to purchase a stylish event shirt for just $15. The top three fastest runners will earn the opportunity to engrave their favorite words on bricks at the North Edison Library, creating a lasting tribute for years to come! Plus, we invite everyone to get creative and come dressed as their favorite book character for a chance to win bragging rights in our costume contest. Don't miss the chance to support our libraries while having a blast—mark your calendars for this unforgettable event!
Organiser's Description
WELCOME TO BOOK IT FOR BOOKS - THE LITERARY-THEMED 5K IN ROOSEVELT PARK SPONSORED BY THE FRIENDS OF THE EDISON PUBLIC LIBRARY!
All proceeds go to supporting programs for children, adults and seniors at the Edison Public Library branches.
Registration includes a finishers medal and custom event socks. Add an event shirt for just $15.
THE OVERALL TOP 3 FASTEST RUNNERS WILL RECEIVE A PLACEHOLDER TO ENGRAVE THEIR CHOICE OF WORDS ONTO BRICKS IN A PATHWAY AT NORTH EDISON LIBRARY IN 2027!
Special medals will be presented to the top 3 participants in the following age groups:
* 10 and under
* 1115
* 1619
* 2029
* 3039
* 4049
* 5059
* 6069
* and 70+
_Come dressed as your favorite book character and enter the costume contest! Bragging rights for the year to the most original costume!
__EVENT DETAILS:_
Location: Roosevelt Park - Edison, New Jersey
Date: SUNDAY 10/11 8:30AM
stopwatch Timing: Chip-timed race
Who Can Join? Runners and walkers of all abilities!
Early Packet Pickup
October 10, 2026
_Location and time: TBD
_Race-Day Packet Pickup
October 11, 2026
_700 AM on site_
COME RUN OR WALK TO ADVOCATE FOR OUR LIBRARIES!
OR IF YOU'D LIKE TO DONATE ONLY AND NOT RUN THE RACE CLICK HERE [https://runsignup.com/Race/Donate/NJ/Edison/BookItForBooks]
THANK YOU!
All proceeds go to supporting programs for children, adults and seniors at the Edison Public Library branches.
Registration includes a finishers medal and custom event socks. Add an event shirt for just $15.
THE OVERALL TOP 3 FASTEST RUNNERS WILL RECEIVE A PLACEHOLDER TO ENGRAVE THEIR CHOICE OF WORDS ONTO BRICKS IN A PATHWAY AT NORTH EDISON LIBRARY IN 2027!
Special medals will be presented to the top 3 participants in the following age groups:
* 10 and under
* 1115
* 1619
* 2029
* 3039
* 4049
* 5059
* 6069
* and 70+
_Come dressed as your favorite book character and enter the costume contest! Bragging rights for the year to the most original costume!
__EVENT DETAILS:_
Location: Roosevelt Park - Edison, New Jersey
Date: SUNDAY 10/11 8:30AM
stopwatch Timing: Chip-timed race
Who Can Join? Runners and walkers of all abilities!
Early Packet Pickup
October 10, 2026
_Location and time: TBD
_Race-Day Packet Pickup
October 11, 2026
_700 AM on site_
COME RUN OR WALK TO ADVOCATE FOR OUR LIBRARIES!
OR IF YOU'D LIKE TO DONATE ONLY AND NOT RUN THE RACE CLICK HERE [https://runsignup.com/Race/Donate/NJ/Edison/BookItForBooks]
THANK YOU!
Races
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Book It for Books 5K Run and Walk
Incl. $2.80 Fee & Book Themed Running Socks
Sun 11th October 2026 (8:30AM EDT)
$32.80
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151 Parsonage Rd, Edison, 08837, NJ, United States
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