Helene Cody Cranbury 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk

  • Date Sat 12th September 2026
  • Time 8:15AM EDT
  • Location Cranbury, New Jersey
  • Price $22.75 - $27.75
  • Races 2 races
  • Distances 5km, 1 Mile

Event summary

Get ready for an inspiring day of community spirit at the Helene Cody Cranbury 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk on Saturday, September 12, 2026, in Cranbury, Middlesex! This uplifting event honors the legacy of Helene Cody, who tragically passed away from a brain aneurysm on her 16th birthday. Her passion for distance running and community service lives on through this cherished race, which has brought people together since 2008. Participants can choose between a 5K run and a 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk, making it a perfect opportunity for runners of all ages and skill levels to join in the fun.

Join us at Heritage Park for a day filled with enthusiasm, camaraderie, and purpose, as all proceeds support the Helene Cody Foundation, dedicated to inspiring youth to engage in volunteerism and community betterment throughout Central NJ. Don’t forget to register by August 6th to guarantee your event T-shirt! With packet pickup available leading up to the race, you’ll be all set for a day of fitness and fellowship. Mark your calendars and be part of this meaningful event!

Organiser's Description

This event honors the memory of Helene Cody, who passed away from a brain aneurysm on her 16th birthday in 2008. Helene had planned to revive the Cranbury Day 5K that had been previously discontinued as a way to combine her love of distance running and community service. Her classmate hosted the first Helene Cody Cranbury 5K after her passing in 2008, and ever since, the Helene Cody Foundation has used the race to bring the community together and fund youth service projects and scholarships.

T-shirts are guaranteed to those who register by August 6th! T-shirts will be given to registrants while supplies last for those who register after August 6th.

Packet pickup nights are held on Wednesday, September 3rd at Fleet Feet Princeton from 5-7 PM and Thursday, September 4th at the Cranbury branch of Princeton Soup and Sandwich Company from 4-6 PM. Those who have preregistered may pick up their T-shirt and race bib at this event to avoid the lines on race day.

Race day packet pickup is from 7:30-8:00 AM for the 1 Mile, and from 7:30-8:30 AM for the 5K at Heritage Park.

All proceeds go to the Helene Cody Foundation, a 501(c)(3) charity with the mission of inspiring youth to volunteer, to better their communities and themselves. Your donations will support youth-led projects benefiting Central NJ.

Like our Instagram page [https://instagram.com/helenecody5k], Facebook page [https://runsignup.com/facebook.com/helenecody5k] and join our Facebook group [https://runsignup.com/facebook.com/groups/helenecody5k] for the latest information on the race!

Races

  • Helene Cody Cranbury 5K Run/Walk

    Incl. $2.75 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 12th September 2026 (9:00AM EDT)

    $27.75

  • One Mile Fun Run/Walk

    Incl. $2.75 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 12th September 2026 (8:15AM EDT)

    $22.75

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Location

59A South Main Street, Heritage Park, Cranbury, 08512, NJ, United States

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