36th Annual Pleasant Valley Twilight Challenge 5K

Join us for the 36th Annual Pleasant Valley Twilight Challenge 5K Race on Sunday, June 7th ! This community favorite features a 5K Race, 1-Mile Health Walk, and the Kid’s Lollipop Loop - something for all ages and fitness levels. In celebration of America’s 250th Anniversary , we’re inviting everyone to wear red, white , and blue as we run, walk, and cheer together! Bring your friends, family, and neighbors for an evening of fitness, fun, and community spirit. Best of all, all proceeds support the Bernards Township Municipal Alliance and Youth Services Commission , helping fund important prevention and youth programs in our community. Run, walk, celebrate...and make every step count! DATE: Sunday, June 7, 2026 LOCATION: The race takes place at beautiful Pleasant Valley Park located at 3405 Valley Road, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920. Race begins in Parking Lot 2. RACE FEES: 5K Race Early Bird Registration by 4/26 - $20 5K Race Pre-Registration until 6/6 - $30 5K Race Same Day Registration - $35 1 Mile Health Walk Registration - Pre-Registration and Same Day - $15 Kid's Lollipop Loop: FREE T-shirts and race bags guaranteed to pre-registered 5K Runners and Health Walkers while supplies last. Shirt sizes are not guaranteed to those registering after May 8th. GENERAL INFORMATION: Packet pick up and Same Day Registration takes place 4:00 - 5:30 pm in Parking Lot 2 . Please park in Lots 3 or 4 on Race Day. T-shirts and race bags available to Same Day 5K Runners while supplies last. 1 MILE HEALTH WALK: Starts at 5:30 pm. Led by the Somerset Hills YMCA . Take an invigorating walk through Pleasant Valley Park and be back in time to cheer on the 5K runners! 5K RACE: Starts at 6:00 PM. Two cross-country loops around the park. Combination of woodchip, grass, and road. Aid stations at midpoint and finish. Chip timing, clocks on the course, race results, and optional text message results provided by Compuscore . Pre-Race Warm Up by Athletifreak . KID'S LOLLIPOP LOOP: Starts at 6