Verona Labor Day Classic
- Date Mon 7th September 2026
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Verona, New Jersey
- Price $17.50 - $33.00
- Races 2 races
- Distances 1 Mile, 5km
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Event summary
Get ready for a fantastic day of fun and fitness at the 44th Annual Verona Labor Day Classic on Monday, September 7, 2026! Taking place in the beautiful Verona Park, Essex, this beloved event features a 1 Mile Fun Run/Health Walk kicking off at 9:00 AM, followed by the exciting 5K Race at 9:30 AM. The 5K is a USATF-NJ 500 point grand prix event, winding through the charming streets of Verona, starting on Lakeside Ave and finishing in the picturesque Verona Park. This community-driven event, organized by dedicated volunteers from Verona UNICO and the Essex Running Club, not only promotes health and camaraderie but also supports local charities and scholarships, with half of the registration fee covered by Verona UNICO! Join us for a memorable day of racing, community spirit, and celebration!
Organiser's Description
44TH ANNUAL VERONA LABOR DAY CLASSIC
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2026
1 MILE FUN RUN / HEALTH WALK - 9:00 AM
5K RACE - 9:30 AM
Join us in Verona Park on Labor Day as we celebrate the 44th anniversary of the Verona Labor Day Classic, one of the oldest and best 5K races held in northern New Jersey. The 5K race is a USATF-NJ 500 point grand prix event on a USATF certified course through the streets of Verona with the start on Lakeside Ave and a scenic finish in Verona Park. There is also a 1 mile fun run / health walk around Verona Park.
This race is organized entirely by volunteers from Verona UNICO and the Essex Running Club with all proceeds going towards local charities and scholarships! Verona UNICO will cover half of the registration fee!
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2026
1 MILE FUN RUN / HEALTH WALK - 9:00 AM
5K RACE - 9:30 AM
Join us in Verona Park on Labor Day as we celebrate the 44th anniversary of the Verona Labor Day Classic, one of the oldest and best 5K races held in northern New Jersey. The 5K race is a USATF-NJ 500 point grand prix event on a USATF certified course through the streets of Verona with the start on Lakeside Ave and a scenic finish in Verona Park. There is also a 1 mile fun run / health walk around Verona Park.
This race is organized entirely by volunteers from Verona UNICO and the Essex Running Club with all proceeds going towards local charities and scholarships! Verona UNICO will cover half of the registration fee!
Races
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1 Mile Fun Run / Health Walk
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Mon 7th September 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$17.50
1 mile fun run and health walk around Verona Park. -
5K Race
Incl. $3.00 Fee & T-Shirt
Mon 7th September 2026 (9:30AM EDT)
$33.00
USATF-NJ 500 point grand prix event on a USATF certified course through the streets of Verona with a scenic finish in Verona Park.
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Verona Park, Lakeside Ave & Bloomfield Ave, Verona, 07044, NJ, United States
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