Run in the Park--Highland Park 5K

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

Join us for the 16th annual Highland Park NJ "Run in the Park" 5k race & Kids' Races on Sunday, May 3rd! 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.

🏁 Course Details

• Start Location: North 5th Ave by the high school
• Course Features: Heads downhill towards New Brunswick for a fast first mile
• Route: Winds through the historic streets of Highland Park
• Finish Line: High school track at the Municipal Recreation Complex

The event welcomes all participants including strollers, wheelchairs, and walkers.

👶 Kids Races

Kids races will take place on the track after the 5k at approximately 10:00 AM on the track of the Municipal Recreation Complex.

💵 5k Registration

• Early Registration: $30 (+ RunSignUp fee) before 3/18
• Late Registration: $35 (+ RunSignUp fee) from 3/19 to 4/18
• Final Registration: $40 (+ RunSignUp fee) from 4/18 to 5/3
• Race Day Registration: $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 Registration

• Early Registration: $12 (+ RunSignUp fee) before 4/18
• Late Registration: $14 (+ RunSignUp fee) from 4/18
• Race Day: $16 (no additional fees)

📅 Packet Pickup

Save time on race morning and pick up your HP5K race t-shirt and race bib early! Come to the HP Community Center (220 S. 6th Avenue) on Friday from 11 am - 5 pm, or Saturday from 10 am - 12 pm to pick it up. If you can't make it, you'll still be able to pick up on race morning from 7:45 - 8:45 am in the rear parking lot of the Highland Park High School off of N. Fifth Avenue if you need to!

🎉 Post-Race Event

We also hope to see you in downtown Highland Park after the 5K for the Spring Street Fair from 11:30 - 4:30 pm!

🔗 More Information

For more details, visit the race page: Run in the Park 5K.