Run in the Park--Highland Park 5K

🏃‍♂️ Event 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 Description

• Course Details: 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.
• Route: 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.
• Inclusion: The event welcomes all participants including strollers, wheelchairs, and walkers.
• Course 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

• Early Bird Pricing: $30 (+ RunSignUp fee) before 3/18.
• Regular Pricing: $35 (+ RunSignUp fee) from 3/19 to 4/18.
• Late Registration: $40 (+ RunSignUp fee) from 4/18 to 5/3.
• Race Day: Registration will be $45.
• Discount: $3 off for USATF members except race day registration.
• T-Shirt: 5k participants will receive a t-shirt while supplies last: size is not guaranteed for all registrants.

👶 Kids Races

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

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 Activities

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.