Run for the Woods
- Date Sat 9th May 2026
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Piscataway, New Jersey
- Price $28.56
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of fitness and fun at the 20th annual Run for the Woods, taking place on Saturday, May 9th, 2026, in beautiful Piscataway, Middlesex! This exciting 5k race features a scenic single loop that winds through the shaded dirt trails of the Rutgers Ecological Preserve, providing a perfect backdrop for runners of all levels. Not only will participants enjoy a delightful run, but they'll also be supporting a great cause, as proceeds benefit vital forest restoration efforts in the EcoPreserve and the Ecology and Evolution Graduate Student Association.
Runners can look forward to fantastic prizes, including running shoes and native plants, making this event even more rewarding. Don't forget to pick up your race packet at RoadRunner Sports in North Brunswick, and be mindful that parking at the race start is somewhat limited. If you're a Rutgers parking pass holder, you can park in designated lots, while guests can easily register for a temporary pass. Be sure to register by April 18th to guarantee a t-shirt in your preferred size! Join us for a day filled with community spirit, nature, and healthy competition!
Runners can look forward to fantastic prizes, including running shoes and native plants, making this event even more rewarding. Don't forget to pick up your race packet at RoadRunner Sports in North Brunswick, and be mindful that parking at the race start is somewhat limited. If you're a Rutgers parking pass holder, you can park in designated lots, while guests can easily register for a temporary pass. Be sure to register by April 18th to guarantee a t-shirt in your preferred size! Join us for a day filled with community spirit, nature, and healthy competition!
Organiser's Description
The 20th annual Run for the Woods 5k is back in the spring! This 5k is a single loop, traversing through the shaded dirt trails of the Rutgers Ecological Preserve. Proceeds benefit forest restoration in the EcoPreserve and the Ecology and Evolution Graduate Student Association. Prizes include running shoes and native plants!
Packet pick-up will take place at the RoadRunner Sports in North Brunswick. Parking at the race start is somewhat limited. Those with a Rutgers parking pass should park in any lot on Livingston for which they have a parking pass. Guests can register for a temporary pass to park in Lots 103 [https://maps.app.goo.gl/fVN6gqRxy81queTw5] and 101 [https://maps.app.goo.gl/frf1EZ4mSqiBQPJX7]at this LINK. [https://parkingbase.com/c/rutgers/d/3676664?eventId=8adf00c7-f7fc-4af9-9f2c-fcd96b9a1d63] The nearest restroom is in the Livingston Recreation Center.
Please register before Friday, April 18th to guarantee a t-shirt in your preferred size.
Packet pick-up will take place at the RoadRunner Sports in North Brunswick. Parking at the race start is somewhat limited. Those with a Rutgers parking pass should park in any lot on Livingston for which they have a parking pass. Guests can register for a temporary pass to park in Lots 103 [https://maps.app.goo.gl/fVN6gqRxy81queTw5] and 101 [https://maps.app.goo.gl/frf1EZ4mSqiBQPJX7]at this LINK. [https://parkingbase.com/c/rutgers/d/3676664?eventId=8adf00c7-f7fc-4af9-9f2c-fcd96b9a1d63] The nearest restroom is in the Livingston Recreation Center.
Please register before Friday, April 18th to guarantee a t-shirt in your preferred size.
Races
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5k Trail Run
Incl. $2.56 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 9th May 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$28.56
Prizes for the top male, female, and non-binary runners as well as native plants for age group category winners! Register BEFORE April 18th to guarantee a race t-shirt. $30 for race-day registration
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Rutgers Ecological Preserve, Livingston Campus, Lot 111, Piscataway, 08854, NJ, United States
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