CLOSTER'S DOM MIRCOVICH MEMORIAL 5K - 43RD ANNUAL & JIM O'HALLORAN KIDS FUN RUN

Now in its 44th year, the 5k and Fun Run events will be held on its traditional Sunday of Labor Day weekend. Both events will be held on Sunday, 31 August, 2025. The Closter 5k is the prettiest course around and is also the oldest 5k in the Northern Valley.



PLEASE NOTE, THAT THIS YEARS TOWNWIDE LABOR DAY CELEBRATION (SCHEDULED FOR SEPTEMBER 7) WILL NOT COINCIDE WITH THE CLOSTER ANNUAL 5K AND FUN RUN.

LOCATION

* Memorial Park, Harrington Ave., Closter, NJ
* We run rain or shine, but NOT if there is a lightning warning. Updated info on the race status due to dangerous lightning can be found by calling 201.750.9507 mailbox 6 on the day of the race IF the weather is questionable.

SCHEDULE - SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

8:00 am - Bib Pickup by basketball courts for those registered on line (Note: There will be limited same day registration, but online registration is preferred.)
9:00 am - Jim OHalloran Kids Fun Run (12 & Under)
9:30 am - Dom Mircovich Memorial 5K Walk/Run Race Start
10:30 am - Awards

COURSE

* USATF Certified 5k Course: Re-measured for 2024 - NJ24017JLW
* Mostly flat beside reservoir, through neighborhoods, & charming town center
* Timing & scoring by Best Racing Systems [http://www.bestrace.com/]
* Multiple water stops
* Follow this link for the 5k course map here: https://certifiedroadraces.com/certificate/?type=r&id=5537
* The Fun Run distance is approximately 1k.

AWARDS

* Top three male and female finishers overall
* Age Group -1st three female & male finishers: 10U, and five-year Age Group Awards to 80+
* First three parent-child teams (Online sign up only. No day of team registration.)
* Fastest Closter resident-male & female
* Runners receive the highest award for which they are eligible only; no multiple awards are given.

AMENITIES

* Moisture wicking T-shirt to first 175 registered 5k runners
* B-tag electronic timing system
* Ribbons to all Childrens Fun runners
* Post race refreshments

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

* Early-bird pickup, 2pm - 5pm, Saturday 8/30/25 at Runners' House, River Vale, NJ - TBC
* Registration at Runners' House and on event-day will be $30.
* Email [email protected] if an accommodation is needed
* Shirts are not guaranteed to walk-up registrants.
* Shirt sizes are not guaranteed.

SOCIAL

* Remember to to use #CLOSTER5K when posting your event photos!
* Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ClosterLaborDay5k [https://www.instagram.com/closter5k/]
* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/closter5k/ [https://www.instagram.com/closter5k/]