Run For Casey 5k

Saturday, May 1, 2027

9:15 AM EDT

Cranford, New Jersey

$11.60–$38.10 · 3 races

5km, 1 Mile

Event summary

Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the 5th Annual Run For Casey 5K, happening on Saturday, May 1, 2027, at Nomahegan Park in Cranford, Union! This uplifting event supports The Sudden Unexplained Death in Childhood (SUDC) Foundation, raising awareness and funds for a cause that deeply impacts families. The 5K route is USATF certified, offering a scenic and flat loop, perfect for runners and walkers of all levels. With a 10:00 AM start time, participants can look forward to a well-organized race featuring chip timing and medals for the top three male and female finishers in each age category.

Additionally, there’s a KIDS 1 MILE FUN RUN kicking off at 9:15 AM, along with a vibrant kids' corner filled with face painting, crafts, and exciting raffles! Early bird registration is available for just $35 until March 31st, and race t-shirts are guaranteed for those who register before April 11th. Join us in honoring Casey's memory while supporting a vital cause that provides essential services to families affected by SUDC. Don’t miss out on this fantastic community event that

Races

Run for Casey 5k Adults (Chip timed)

Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt

Register before April 11th to receive a complimentary Run for Casey t-shirt. Early Bird Pricing Before April 1st

10:00 AM EDT

$38.10

Register
Fun Run for Casey Kids Age 10 and under

Incl. $1.60 Fee & T-Shirt

The Kids fun run will take place prior to the 5K. Kids will run 1 mile or less as they choose. Prizes and ribbons for all fun run racers! Register before April 11th to receive a complimentary Run for Casey t-shirt.

9:15 AM EDT

$11.60

Register
Run for Casey 5k Virtual
Virtual
Opens in 2 months

Incl. $1.90 Fee

Run or walk 3.1 miles in your own neighborhood, in remembrance of Casey. Participants may walk/run and submit their own time throughout the day, until 5:30 pm on Saturday May 2, 2026

9:15 AM EDT

$16.90

Organiser's description

It may be almost Winter, but Spring will be here in no time! So that means it's time for the 5TH ANNUAL RUN FOR CASEY 5K! This 5k Run/Walk benefiting The Sudden Unexplained Death in Childhood Foundation will take place at Nomahegan Park, in Cranford New Jersey, on Saturday, May 1st. The Nomahegan Park 5K route is USATF certified, and is a scenic and flat loop, with a water station around the halfway point. Perfect for Runners and Walkers of all levels.

The race will be chip timed, with medals for the top 3 Male and Female finishers in all age categories.

There will also be a KIDS 1 MILE FUN RUN and kids corner with face painting, crafts, and raffles.

The Kids Fun run will start at 9:15. 5K start time is 10:00 am.

5k Early Bird Pricing: $35 through March, 31st

Race T-shirts guaranteed for everyone that REGISTERS BEFORE APRIL 11TH.

This race is being hosted by Ellen and Jonathan Young, in memory of their daughter Casey. Please visit our website, Remembering Casey https://sites.google.com/spfk12.org/remembering-casey/home, created to honor Casey's memory.

All proceeds raised from the run will directly support the SUDC Foundation's mission to promote awareness, fund research, and serve those affected by SUDC. SUDC is the fifth leading category of death in children ages one to four, yet SUDC receives no public funding. The SUDC Foundation provides all services at no cost to families.

Parking is available on site, and overflow parking is available at Union County College, across the street from Nomahegan Park.