Weehawken 5K Walk/Run for Food Justice

  • Date Sat 15th November 2025
  • Time 8:30AM EST
  • Location Weehawken, New Jersey
  • Price $31.40 - $46.85
  • Races 3 races
  • Distances 5km, 1 Mile

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Event summary

Join us for the inaugural Weehawken 5K Walk/Run for Food Justice on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at the picturesque waterfront path in Weehawken, NJ! This exciting event aims to raise awareness and funds to combat food insecurity in our local communities, with 100% of the proceeds supporting the PERC shelter in Union City, NJ. Participants can look forward to a thrilling 5K walk/run, alongside a one-mile fun run for kids of all ages, promoting community engagement and education around plant-based meals.

Get ready for a day packed with activities kicking off at 6:30 a.m. with registration at Weehawken Field. The fun run starts at 8:30 a.m., followed by the 5K at 9:30 a.m. After crossing the finish line, join us for awards, food demonstrations, and exciting activities for kids, including face painting and dance parties. Don’t miss this chance to come together and celebrate the power of community and social justice while making a difference! Remember, in case of inclement weather, the event will be held on November 16, 2025. Let's make a positive impact together!

Organiser's Description

This inaugural WEEHAWKEN 5K WALK/RUN FOR FOOD JUSTICE will take place on the scenic waterfront path in Weehawken, NJ. At Food Justice for All, our mission is to provide education and resources to combat food insecurity in our local communities. 100% of the funds raised from the race will go to support PERC shelter in Union City, NJ as well as community education around food insecurity. We believe that communities are stronger when they come together. On race day we will offer a one-mile fun run for kids of all ages, as well as a 5K walk/run. These programs will also include an educational component around plant-based meals and effective ways to feed large groups of people in a changing world. Join us for a day of community engagement and fun!

Please note: No strollers or pets allowed.

NOTE: RAIN DATE IS NOVEMBER 16, 2025. We will alert you by 12:00 AM ON NOVEMBER 15TH if the race is being moved to Sunday because of inclement weather



Race Day schedule:

6:30 a.m. Registration/Check-In Opens at Weehawken Field, 1 Port Imperial Blvd

8:00 a.m. Get ready for the run! Stretch, hydrate, say goodbye to your favorite non-runners!

8:15 a.m. Staging for the 1 Mile fun run at the Weehawken track

8:30 a.m. It's GO TIME for the FUN RUN!!

9:00 a.m. Get ready for the 5K run/walk! Stretch and hydrate as you cheer your favorite fun runners across the finish line!

9:15 a.m. Staging for the 5K run at the Weehawken track (for those who can run in 30 min or less)

9:30 a.m. It's GO TIME for the fast runners!

9:45 a.m. -- It's GO TIME for the remaining runners and all walkers

10:00 A.M. ONWARD YOU DID IT! TIME FOR AWARDS, FOOD DEMONSTRATIONS, PRIZES, MUSIC AND MORE!

*NOTE: WE WILL HAVE FUN ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS BEGINNING AROUND 9:00 A.M. AFTER THE FUN RUN INCLUDING FACE PAINTING, ART ACTIVITIES AROUND FOOD JUSTICE, FOOD AND A DANCE PARTY! COME DANCE AND CELEBRATE THE POWER OF COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE WORK. TOGETHER WE ARE STRONGER!

Races

  • 5K Run

    Incl. $1.85 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 15th November 2025 (9:30AM EST)

    $46.85

  • 5K Walk

    Incl. $1.85 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 15th November 2025 (9:45AM EST)

    $46.85

  • 1 Mile Fun Run

    Incl. $1.40 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 15th November 2025 (8:30AM EST)

    $31.40

    This fun run will be a community event for kids including music, face painting and more!

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Location

1 Port Imperial Blvd, Weehawken, 07086, NJ, United States

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