EVENTS
Overview
The New Jersey Running Festival is a multi-day event designed to bring together runners, families, local vendors, and community partners for a celebration of athletic achievement and community spirit. Enjoy a vibrant expo, exciting races ranging from a competitive 10K and 5K to fun family runs, and exclusive opportunities to network and showcase your brand.
(2025)
Event highlights:
Race Expo
Meet vendors, pick up your race packet, and explore local fitness products.
Multiple Race Waves
From competitive 10Ks to family-friendly fun runs.
Race Start Times
Wave 1
Wave 2
Description
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10K
For runners aiming to finish under 1 hour
Wave 17:00 AM
Wave 28:15 AM
For runners aiming to finish under 1 hour
Cut off8:00 AM
5K
For sub 40-minute runners
Wave 111:00 AM
Wave 212:00 PM
For sub 40-minute runners
Cut off11:40 AM
Competitive/Pro Mile Race
Limited to 200 pros, top 10 male and female competitors receive prize money
Wave 12:00 PM
Wave 2—
Limited to 200 pros, top 10 male and female competitors receive prize money
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Kids Fun Run with Pro Athletes
Max field size: 800 participants
Wave 12:45 PM
Wave 2—
Max field size: 800 participants
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Community Engagement
Volunteer opportunities and partnership activations.
Special Events
A professional mile race featuring pro athletes and prize mone and a Kids Fun Run.
Events Schedule
The New Jersey Running Festival is a multi-day event designed to bring together runners, families, local vendors, and community partners for a celebration of athletic achievement and community spirit.
Race Start Times
Stage 1
Stage 2
Description
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Friday – Race Expo
Exhibitors and vendors begin setting up their booths and preparing for the day
Stage 1
5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Exhibitor/Vendor Setup
Stage 2
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Exhibitors and vendors begin setting up their booths and preparing for the day
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Saturday – Race Expo
Exhibitors and vendors are open for all
Stage 1
8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Expo Open to All
Stage 2
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Exhibitors and vendors are open for all
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Sunday – Race Expo
Continued opportunity for packet pick-up, vendor interaction, and community engagement
Stage 1
8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Expo Open to All
Stage 2
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Expo Breakdown and Cleanup
Continued opportunity for packet pick-up, vendor interaction, and community engagement
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Monday – Race Day
Course marking, placement of barricades, cones, and signage. Course Walkthrough for Event Director
Stage 1
4:00 AM
Begin Setup
Stage 2
6:00 AM
Course marking, placement of barricades, cones, and signage. Course Walkthrough for Event Director
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