Events
5K Fitness Walk
1 Mile Fun Run
Race Website
Additional race information can be found at https://my.raceresult.com/364248/registration.
Place
345 Oak Hill Road
Red Bank, NJ US 07701
Description
Join us for our 8th annual Mayor's Challenge in 2026 with all proceeds to benefit 180 Turning Lives Around, a non-profit organization based in Freehold, NJ, dedicated to providing support and resources for individuals facing domestic and sexual violence in Monmouth County, NJ. Learn more about 180 Turning Lives around here.
The race route meanders through one of the hidden gems of Middletown - Poricy Park! The trail consists of wide grass paths, as well as some sections of single track. Poricy Park is not flat - beware of the hills! This is a trail/cross-country course - race surfaces consist of grass, gravel and wooden platforms - trails are not paved.
5K Fitness Walk: 3:00pm
1mi Fun Run: 3:30pm
5K Race: 3:45pm
This 5K run/walk is a costume run! Dress in your Halloween (run-safe) costume and complete the challenge. Post-race prizes include 5K run overall male & female & top age range male & female; 1 mile fun run top finishers; best costume (group, unique, and America 250 themed). Stay after for the Halloween Hullabaloo!
Prizes
Best Costume by Category:
Best Group Costume - Most Unique Costume - America 250 Themed (Patriotic)
Check out our 5K run prizes:
Top 3 Male & Female Overall:
1st Place - NJ Devils Tickets
2nd Place - Hydration Backpack
3rd Place - Middletown Recreation Swag Bag
1st Place in each Age Range by Gender:
Ages 7-10
Ages 11-17
Ages 18-49
Ages 50+
Race Map
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About 180 Turning Lives Around
This year's race beneficiary is 180 Turning Lives Around. 180 Turning Lives Around is a non-profit organization based in Freehold, NJ, dedicated to providing support and resources for individuals facing domestic and sexual violence in Monmouth County, NJ. Learn more about 180 Turning Lives around here.
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