Book it for Books 5K

Event Information

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BOOK IT FOR BOOKS 5K

IMPORTANT RACE DAY INFORMATION

ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST ARRIVE BEFORE 8:10 AM!

The entrance to the park will be closed to the public at 8:10 AM in preparation for the race. Late arrivals may not be accommodated. Please plan accordingly and allow extra time for travel and parking.

Packet Pickup

Saturday, October 10 | 3:00–5:00 PM

Edison Public Library – Main Branch
340 Plainfield Avenue
Edison, NJ 08817

Race Day: Sunday, October 11

7:00–8:00 AM: Race Day Packet Pickup

8:10 AM: Park Entrance Closes

8:30 AM: Race Start

9:35 AM Awards

We strongly encourage participants to pick up their packets on Saturday to help ensure a smooth race morning.

We look forward to seeing everyone at the starting line!

RESULTS WILL BE POSTED HERE https://liverungive.com/results/

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Event Description

Welcome to Book It For Books - the literary-themed 5K in Roosevelt Park sponsored by the Friends of the Edison Public Library!

All proceeds go to supporting programs for children, adults and seniors at the Edison Public Library branches.

Registration includes a finisher’s medal and custom event socks. Add an event shirt for just $15.

The overall top 3 fastest runners will receive a placeholder to engrave their choice of words onto bricks in a pathway at North Edison Library in 2027!

Special medals will be presented to the top 3 participants in the following age groups:

10 and under
11–15
16–19
20–29
30–39
40–49
50–59
60–69
and 70+

Come dressed as your favorite book character and enter the costume contest! Bragging rights for the year to the most original costume!

Event Details:

📍 Location: Roosevelt Park - Edison, New Jersey
📅 Date: SUNDAY 10/11 8:30AM
⏱ Timing: Chip-timed race
👟 Who Can Join? Runners and walkers of all abilities!

Early Packet Pickup
October 10, 2026
Location and time: TBD

Race-Day Packet Pickup
October 11, 2026
7:00–8:00 AM on site