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Run in the Park--Highland Park 5K

Sun May 4, 2025 Highland Park, NJ 08904 US Directions

Events

USATF members - $3 discount

5K Run/Walk

$30 9:00AM EDT - 10:30AM EDT Registration Opens January 15, 2025 at 12:01am EST

Kids Races

$12 10:00AM EDT - 10:30AM EDT Registration Opens January 15, 2025 at 12:01am EST

Place

102 N. 5th Ave.
Highland Park, NJ US 08904

Description

Join the Highland Park Recreation Department and Main Street Highland Park for our 15th annual Highland Park NJ "Run in the Park" 5k race & Kids' Races on Sunday, May 4th! Come take a run, walk, or stroll through the downtown and beautiful neighborhoods of Highland Park NJ for great cause. Race proceeds to benefit the Highland Park Public Schools PTOs.

 

The course, closed to traffic during the race, starts on North 5th Ave by the high school and then heads downhill towards New Brunswick for a fast first mile. The race then winds it’s way through the historic streets of Highland Park before finishing on the high school track. There is a link to the course map further down this page. The event welcomes all participants including strollers, wheelchairs, and walkers.

 

Kids races will take place on the track after the 5k at approximately 10am. 

 

5k Registration 

$30 (+ RunSignUp fee) before 3/18, then $35 (+ RunSignUp fee) from 3/19 to 4/18, then $40 (+ RunSignUp fee) from 4/18 to 5/3. Race day registration will be $45.

$3 off for USATF members except race day registration. 

5k participants will receive a t-shirt while supplies last. T-shirt size is not guaranteed for all registrants.

 

Kids Races

$12 (+ RunSignUp fee) before 4/18, then $14 (+ RunSignUp fee) from 4/18. $16 on race day (no additional fees)

Race Contact Info

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Main Sponsors

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Supporting Sponsors

Directions

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