Strides for Education Hybrid 5K Run/Walk

🏃‍♀️ Race Overview

Sign up now for the 9th Annual Strides for Education Hybrid 5K Run/Walk on our FLAT, FAST course through the streets of Morris Plains. Organized by the EFMP, race proceeds benefit all students in the Morris Plains School District. This year's race will still be a hybrid event (in person and virtual), so you can join us on race day in person on the streets of Morris Plains (Start/Finish at Simons Park) OR run at your own location/time on Nov. 2nd or 3rd.

📅 Registration Details

Register by: October 10th to be guaranteed your unique race t-shirt.

🎓 Why We Run

• Purpose: Education Foundation of Morris Plains raises money for Morris Plains School District, which will directly benefit all students in the district.
• Funding: This year, we are funding innovative programs powered by our dynamic administration and staff at both Mountain Way and Borough Schools.

💻 Hybrid Event

This year's race will be a hybrid event (in person and virtual), so you can join us on race day in person on the streets of Morris Plains OR run at your own location/time on Nov. 2nd or 3rd. Please sign up as a virtual participant if you will participate remotely.

👥 Team Challenge

Choose to register as a team to have fun and raise your organization’s profile. The most spirited and the largest teams win a prize, plus social media exposure and exclusive bragging rights until next time!

👕 T-Shirt Pick Up & Timing Anklet

All participants must arrive early on race day to pick up your t-shirt and an environmentally-friendly timing anklet at the NJ Trail Series table. Please return the anklet to the same table after you complete the course.

🎉 Event Schedule

• 8:00 AM: Race check in / Pick up timing anklets
• 8:30 AM: Kids' Fun Run Start
• 8:40 AM: Group Warm Up
• 9:00 AM: 5K Race Start
• 10:00 AM: Award Presentation

Looking forward to seeing everyone on November 3rd (arrive early for the 9am 5K start)! For more information, visit the Strides for Education 5K Run/Walk page.