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 a great cause. Race proceeds to benefit the Highland Park Public Schools PTOs.

🗺️ Course Details

• Course Description: 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.
• Path: The race then winds its way through the historic streets of Highland Park before finishing on the high school track at the Municipal Recreation Complex.
• Accessibility: The event welcomes all participants including strollers, wheelchairs, and walkers.
• Map: There is a link to the course map further down this page.

🙌 Volunteer Opportunities

Interested in volunteering for this race? Register to help out here: VOLUNTEER REGISTRATION

🏅 5k Registration

• Fees: $30 (+ RunSignUp fee) before 3/18
• Increased Cost: $35 (+ RunSignUp fee) from 3/19 to 4/18
• Final Dates: $40 (+ RunSignUp fee) from 4/18 to 5/3
• Race Day: Race day registration will be $45.

Note: $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

• Fees: $12 (+ RunSignUp fee) before 4/18
• Increased Cost: $14 (+ RunSignUp fee) from 4/18
• Race Day: $16 on race day (no additional fees)
• Schedule: Kids races will take place on the track after the 5k at approximately 10:00 AM on the track of the Municipal Recreation Complex.

📅 Race Day Logistics

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 Events

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

🔗 Additional Information

For more details, visit the official race page: HP5K Race.