TEF Tenafly 5K Run and Dog Walk
- Date Sun 7th June 2026
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Tenafly, New Jersey
- Price $23.25 - $33.75
- Races 5 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of fun and fitness at the 28th Annual TEF Tenafly 5K Run and Dog Walk on Sunday, June 7, 2026, in beautiful Tenafly, Bergen! This USATF-sanctioned 5K has become a highlight in North Jersey, attracting over 1,500 runners of all ages and abilities. Participants will not only enjoy the thrill of racing but also have the unique opportunity to share the course with over 100 canine companions in the Dog Walk.
The event isn't just for serious runners; it features a variety of family-friendly activities including a 1-mile Fun Run for participants of all ages and the adorable Tiger Cub runs for children 6 and under. Kids will also have plenty of entertainment with inflatable bounce houses! Each registered participant will receive a t-shirt, a goodie-filled tote bag, and a medal for all finishers. Plus, don’t miss the Family Health & Fitness Fair, where you can meet sponsors, enjoy snacks, and even get your face painted. All proceeds support the Tenafly Educational Foundation, funding innovative programs in local schools. Join us for a day filled with community spirit, exercise, and fun while helping to shape the
The event isn't just for serious runners; it features a variety of family-friendly activities including a 1-mile Fun Run for participants of all ages and the adorable Tiger Cub runs for children 6 and under. Kids will also have plenty of entertainment with inflatable bounce houses! Each registered participant will receive a t-shirt, a goodie-filled tote bag, and a medal for all finishers. Plus, don’t miss the Family Health & Fitness Fair, where you can meet sponsors, enjoy snacks, and even get your face painted. All proceeds support the Tenafly Educational Foundation, funding innovative programs in local schools. Join us for a day filled with community spirit, exercise, and fun while helping to shape the
Organiser's Description
THE 2026 TEF TENAFLY 5K RUN AND DOG WALK ON JUNE 7, 2026
Join us as we celebrate the _28TH TEF TENAFLY 5K RUN & DOG WALK_ on SUNDAY, JUNE 7, 2026.
This USATF-sanctioned 5K Run has become one of the largest road races in North Jersey, drawing more than 1,500 runners of all ages and abilities. After the runners leave the starting line, more than 100 dogs - with their owners - follow them along the same 5K course. But that, of course, is only some of what makes our race special. We have family-friendly events for everyone - including a 1-mile Fun Run for runners of all ages and abilities, our Tiger Cub runs for the 6-and-under crowd, and inflatable bounce houses to entertain kids of all ages! All registered participants receive a t-shirt*, a goodie-filled tote bag and great swag* and all finishers receive a medal! In addition, we invite you to visit our Family Health & Fitness Fair to meet our sponsors, share some snacks and drinks and get your face painted. Our eager volunteers are ready to make this your favorite event of the year!
_*T-SHIRTS AND MERCHANDISE AVAILABLE WHILE SUPPLIES LAST; T-SHIRT SIZES NOT GUARANTEED._
All proceeds from the event support the Tenafly Educational Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that funds teacher-initiated programs and projects in the Tenafly public schools that the school budget is unable to cover. These grants allow teachers and administrators to bring their creative and innovative ideas into the classroom in order to enhance the learning experience. Over its more than 40 year history, TEF grants have funded a diverse array of programs, including chromebooks and smartboards in the classrooms, digital photography and robotics programs and multiple visiting artists and performances. Visit www.tefnj.org [http://www.tefnj.org] for more information. The Tenafly 5K is the single largest fundraiser for TEF. The event raised over $50,000 in 2025 and has raised more than $850,000 since its inception in 1999.
Register using the link above, or download a hard copy form to mail in here [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1p54H4Mkx_oFBx7BzCE64AIeelJ4vuBDA/view?usp=sharing]. Contact us at [email protected] for more information.
Presented by the Palisades Running Club. [http://www.palisadesrunningclub.org]
Join us as we celebrate the _28TH TEF TENAFLY 5K RUN & DOG WALK_ on SUNDAY, JUNE 7, 2026.
This USATF-sanctioned 5K Run has become one of the largest road races in North Jersey, drawing more than 1,500 runners of all ages and abilities. After the runners leave the starting line, more than 100 dogs - with their owners - follow them along the same 5K course. But that, of course, is only some of what makes our race special. We have family-friendly events for everyone - including a 1-mile Fun Run for runners of all ages and abilities, our Tiger Cub runs for the 6-and-under crowd, and inflatable bounce houses to entertain kids of all ages! All registered participants receive a t-shirt*, a goodie-filled tote bag and great swag* and all finishers receive a medal! In addition, we invite you to visit our Family Health & Fitness Fair to meet our sponsors, share some snacks and drinks and get your face painted. Our eager volunteers are ready to make this your favorite event of the year!
_*T-SHIRTS AND MERCHANDISE AVAILABLE WHILE SUPPLIES LAST; T-SHIRT SIZES NOT GUARANTEED._
All proceeds from the event support the Tenafly Educational Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that funds teacher-initiated programs and projects in the Tenafly public schools that the school budget is unable to cover. These grants allow teachers and administrators to bring their creative and innovative ideas into the classroom in order to enhance the learning experience. Over its more than 40 year history, TEF grants have funded a diverse array of programs, including chromebooks and smartboards in the classrooms, digital photography and robotics programs and multiple visiting artists and performances. Visit www.tefnj.org [http://www.tefnj.org] for more information. The Tenafly 5K is the single largest fundraiser for TEF. The event raised over $50,000 in 2025 and has raised more than $850,000 since its inception in 1999.
Register using the link above, or download a hard copy form to mail in here [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1p54H4Mkx_oFBx7BzCE64AIeelJ4vuBDA/view?usp=sharing]. Contact us at [email protected] for more information.
Presented by the Palisades Running Club. [http://www.palisadesrunningclub.org]
Races
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5K Run
Incl. $3.75 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 7th June 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$33.75
OPENS 01 FEBAwards are given to the top finishers in the following categories, Male and Female: - Top 3 Overall - Top Tenafly Resident - Top 3 Age Group Finishers (19-24; 25-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60-69; 70-79; 80+) - Top 3 finishers in each Tenafly grade (K-12)* - Top 3 Youth finishers (non-Tenafly) (9 & Under; 10-13; 14-18) - Top 3 Tenafly Public School Staff - Top 3 Stroller Trot runners *Tenafly grade awards are for all Tenafly residents and all students who attend any public or private school in Tenafly. Tenafly students are not eligible for age-based awards. Runners receive the highest award for which they are eligible only; no multiple awards are given. Awards are determined by clock time only. -
5K Dog Walk
Incl. $3.75 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 7th June 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$33.75
OPENS 01 FEBFor everyones safety, dogs must be kept on a leash at all times while on school property. Extended or hands-free leashes are STRICTLY PROHIBITED. Please clean up after your dog! -
Dog Parade
Incl. $3.25 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 7th June 2026 (10:00AM EDT)
$23.25
OPENS 01 FEBTrophies are awarded for our top performers in each of the following categories: - Best Hair and Nails - Best Trick for a Biscuit - Best Dog-Human Look-Alikes - Best Dog-Human Dance Contest - Doggie Idol All dogs receive a medal for participating. For everyones safety, dogs must be kept on a leash at all times while on school property. Extended or hands-free leashes are STRICTLY PROHIBITED. Please clean up after your dog! *If you have registered for any other event, no additional registration is required to participate in the Dog Parade!* -
Tiger Cub Races
Incl. $3.25 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 7th June 2026 (10:00AM EDT)
$23.25
OPENS 01 FEBDistances vary by age: - Under 4-years-old 25 yards - 4-year-olds 50 yards - 5-year-olds 75 yards - 6-year-olds 100 yards All participants receive a medal. -
JCC 1-Mile Fun Run
Incl. $3.25 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 7th June 2026 (10:30AM EDT)
$28.25
OPENS 01 FEBThis untimed race welcomes all runners and walkers of all ages! Free to participants in other events. *If you have registered for any other event, no additional registration is required to participate in the Fun Run!*
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