Run in the Park--Highland Park 5K
- Date Sun 4th May 2025
- Time 9:00AM EST
- Location Highland Park, New Jersey
- Price $12.00 - $30.00
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of community spirit and fitness at the 15th annual "Run in the Park" 5K race in Highland Park, Middlesex, on Sunday, May 4th, 2025! This vibrant event welcomes runners, walkers, and strollers of all ages and abilities to participate in a scenic course that showcases the beautiful neighborhoods and historic streets of Highland Park. The race kicks off on North 5th Ave by the high school and takes participants on a fast downhill start towards New Brunswick before finishing on the high school track.
In addition to the main 5K race, there will be thrilling Kids' Races held on the track at approximately 10 AM, ensuring a fun-filled day for the whole family. Proceeds from this fantastic event benefit the Highland Park Public Schools PTOs, making your participation even more meaningful. Sign up early to take advantage of discounted registration fees and secure your race t-shirt while supplies last. Join us for a day of fitness, fun, and community support at the Highland Park 5K!
In addition to the main 5K race, there will be thrilling Kids' Races held on the track at approximately 10 AM, ensuring a fun-filled day for the whole family. Proceeds from this fantastic event benefit the Highland Park Public Schools PTOs, making your participation even more meaningful. Sign up early to take advantage of discounted registration fees and secure your race t-shirt while supplies last. Join us for a day of fitness, fun, and community support at the Highland Park 5K!
Organiser's Description
Join the Highland Park Recreation Department and Main Street Highland Park for our 15th annual Highland Park NJ "Run in the Park" 5k race & Kids' Races on Sunday, May 4th! Come take a run, walk, or stroll through the downtown and beautiful neighborhoods of Highland Park NJ for great cause. Race proceeds to benefit the Highland Park Public Schools PTOs.
The course, closed to traffic during the race, starts on North 5th Ave by the high school and then heads downhill towards New Brunswick for a fast first mile. The race then winds its way through the historic streets of Highland Park before finishing on the high school track. There is a link to the course map further down this page. The event welcomes all participants including strollers, wheelchairs, and walkers.
Kids races will take place on the track after the 5k at approximately 10am.
5K REGISTRATION
$30 (+ RUNSIGNUP FEE) BEFORE 3/18, then $35 (+ RUNSIGNUP FEE) FROM 3/19 TO 4/18, then $40 (+ RUNSIGNUP FEE) FROM 4/18 TO 5/3. RACE DAY REGISTRATION WILL BE $45.
$3 OFF FOR USATF MEMBERS EXCEPT RACE DAY REGISTRATION.
5k participants will receive a t-shirt while supplies last. T-shirt size is not guaranteed for all registrants.
KIDS RACES
$12 (+ RUNSIGNUP FEE) BEFORE 4/18, THEN $14 (+ RUNSIGNUP FEE) FROM 4/18. $16 ON RACE DAY (NO ADDITIONAL FEES)
The course, closed to traffic during the race, starts on North 5th Ave by the high school and then heads downhill towards New Brunswick for a fast first mile. The race then winds its way through the historic streets of Highland Park before finishing on the high school track. There is a link to the course map further down this page. The event welcomes all participants including strollers, wheelchairs, and walkers.
Kids races will take place on the track after the 5k at approximately 10am.
5K REGISTRATION
$30 (+ RUNSIGNUP FEE) BEFORE 3/18, then $35 (+ RUNSIGNUP FEE) FROM 3/19 TO 4/18, then $40 (+ RUNSIGNUP FEE) FROM 4/18 TO 5/3. RACE DAY REGISTRATION WILL BE $45.
$3 OFF FOR USATF MEMBERS EXCEPT RACE DAY REGISTRATION.
5k participants will receive a t-shirt while supplies last. T-shirt size is not guaranteed for all registrants.
KIDS RACES
$12 (+ RUNSIGNUP FEE) BEFORE 4/18, THEN $14 (+ RUNSIGNUP FEE) FROM 4/18. $16 ON RACE DAY (NO ADDITIONAL FEES)
Races
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5K Run/Walk
Incl. T-Shirt
Sun 4th May 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$30.00
OPENS SOON -
Kids Races
Incl. T-Shirt
Sun 4th May 2025 (10:00AM EDT)
$12.00
OPENS SOON
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