Let's start the 4th of July celebration early with a fun, 5k on a USATF certified course in Oak Ridge Park, Clark. Professionally timed by COMPUSCORE, Red , White & Blue bandana for all registrants. Our course will have one water stop, post-race refreshments and RED , WHITE & BLUE medals to all finishers. Awards to Top 3 Overall (Male/Female) and Top 3 Masters (Male/Female). Plenty of parking on site. Registration is online only - NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION and we will cap the race at 250 participants. A portion of the proceeds will be used to benefit CRANFORD VFW POST 335 . Event: Saturday June 27, 2026 - 8 a.m. RED , WHITE & BLUE 5K - hosted by Central Jersey Road Runner Club Early Bird Pricing: $17.76 (thru 2/28/2026) with periodic price increases A portion of the proceeds will be donated to a local charity serving the community in which we run. You will have the option to make a small donation as well, if you are able. Course Description: The course is USATF certified through beautiful Oak Ridge Park and free of vehicular traffic. One water stop will be available on the course. Schedule of Events: 7:00am - 7:45am Check-in and bib pickup 7:50am National Anthem 7:55am Pre-race instructions 8:00am Start of the Red, White & Blue 5k Timing: Timing will be provided by Compuscore - premier timing services in our area. Awards: Top 3 Overall (M/F); Top 3 Masters (M/F) no doubling dipping. Finisher medals to all finishers. Amenities: Parking on site; "real" restroom facilities; post-race refreshments and a fun/race themed selfie wall to capture photos of yourself and your friends! We are hoping to provide a small goodie bag with a festive Red , White & Blue bandana to proudly wear at all the rest of your holiday festivities. Interested in joining CENTRAL JERSEY ROAD RUNNERS CLUB ? Click here: https://www.cjrrc.org/membership.htm
5K: Patriotic Tube Bandana
| Distance | Price | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5K | $17.76 | Feb 7 | Feb 28 |
| $20.26 | Mar 1 | Apr 15 | |
| $25.00 | Apr 16 | May 29 | |
| $30.00 | May 30 | Jun 25 |
| Year | Finishers | Median Time | Fastest Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 212 | 34:44 | 17:16 |
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