Run For Tomorrow

  • Date Sat 21st March 2026
  • Time 9:00AM EDT
  • Location Northvale, New Jersey
  • Price $23.25 - $38.75
  • Races 3 races
  • Distances 5km, 1 Mile

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Event summary

Get ready for an inspiring day of community spirit and athleticism at the 1st Annual Noel O'Malley Memorial 5K and Kids 1-Mile Fun Run on Saturday, March 21, 2026, in the heart of Northvale, Bergen. This exciting event is not just about running; it's a heartfelt tribute to Noel O'Malley's legacy and a powerful opportunity to support critical cancer research.

Whether you're a seasoned athlete looking to set a personal record on the USATF certified 5K course or a family eager to introduce the younger generation to the joy of racing in the 1-mile fun run, there's something for everyone! The relatively flat and fast course winds through the welcoming streets of Northvale, making it perfect for runners of all levels. Participants will receive a race bib, and the first 200 registrants will snag an exclusive event t-shirt to commemorate this special occasion. Join us as we run, walk, cheer, and create lasting memories while making a difference in the fight against cancer. Every step taken brings us closer to a cure, so lace up your shoes and be part of this unforgettable day!

Organiser's Description

WELCOME TO THE 1ST ANNUAL NOEL OMALLEY MEMORIAL 5K & KIDS 1-MILE FUN RUN!

JOIN US IN THE HEART OF NORTHVALE FOR A COMMUNITY-DRIVEN EVENT DEDICATED TO HONORING THE MEMORY OF NOEL OMALLEY AND SUPPORTING CRITICAL CANCER RESEARCH. WHETHER YOU'RE A SEASONED RUNNER, A WEEKEND JOGGER, OR BRINGING THE FAMILY FOR A MORNING OF MOVEMENT, THIS RACE IS DESIGNED FOR EVERYONE.



ABOUT THE COURSE: OUR 5K ROUTE WINDS THROUGH THE STREETS OF NORTHVALE ON A RELATIVELY FLAT, FAST, AND RUNNER-FRIENDLY ROAD COURSE. PERFECT FOR SETTING A PERSONAL RECORD OR SIMPLY ENJOYING A RELAXED RUN WITH FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS. USATF CERTIFIED COURSE.



FUN FOR ALL AGES: IN ADDITION TO THE 5K, ALL ARE INVITED TO PARTICIPATE IN A 1-MILE FUN RUNA GREAT WAY TO INTRODUCE YOUNG RUNNERS TO THE JOY OF RACING IN A SUPPORTIVE, UPBEAT ENVIRONMENT.



WHAT YOU GET: ALL REGISTRANTS WILL RECEIVE A RACE BIB, AND THE FIRST 200 PARTICIPANTS WILL GET AN EXCLUSIVE EVENT T-SHIRT, PERFECT FOR REMEMBERING THE DAY AND SHOWING SUPPORT.



WHY RUN THIS RACE? BY LACING UP WITH US, YOULL BE CONTRIBUTING DIRECTLY TO CANCER RESEARCH, HELPING MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF COUNTLESS FAMILIES. THIS EVENT IS NOT ONLY A TRIBUTE TO NOEL OMALLEYS LEGACY, BUT ALSO A CELEBRATION OF COMMUNITY, RESILIENCE, AND HOPE.



COME RUN, WALK, CHEER, AND MAKE MEMORIESBECAUSE EVERY STEP BRINGS US CLOSER TO A CURE. LETS MAKE THE FIRST ANNUAL EVENT ONE TO REMEMBER!

Races

  • 5k

    Incl. $3.75 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 21st March 2026 (9:30AM EDT)

    $38.75

  • Fun Run

    Incl. $3.25 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 21st March 2026 (9:00AM EDT)

    $23.25

  • Virtual 5K

    Incl. $3.25 Fee & T-Shirt - Top Performers Only

    $23.25

    Virtual 5K Run/Walk March 2131, 2026 Join us for a virtual 5K run/walk you can complete anytime between March 21st and March 31st, 2026. Whether you prefer the treadmill, your favorite trail, or a stroll through your neighborhood, this flexible event lets you participate indoors or outdoorswherever you feel most comfortable. All participants will receive a commemorative finisher medal to celebrate their accomplishment. Top finishers will also earn a custom 5K race tshirt as a special recognition of their achievement. Most importantly, registration fees support Memorial Sloan Kettering and their groundbreaking cancer research. Every step you take helps fuel hope, innovation, and lifechanging discoveries.

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Location

John L. Hogan Memorial Park, New York Ave.,, Northvale, 07647, NJ, United States

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