A chip-timed 5K through Summit for participants of all ages and abilities to walk or run in honor of someone impacted by cancer, to remember loved ones, and to celebrate the legacies that inspire us to keep moving forward. Proceeds from the Love and Legacy 5K directly support LIVESTRONG® at the YMCA, a free program that helps cancer survivors regain strength, confidence, and connection. RACE DAY SCHEDULE Sunday, May 3, 2026 Location: Summit YMCA, Maple Street 7:30 AM – Race Day Registration & Check-In 8 - 11:00AM - Family Fun Fair Open 8:15 AM – Announcements & Pre-Race Warm-Up 8:30 AM – Official 5K Start 9:30 AM – Awards Ceremony 10:00 AM – Kids Dash RACE PRICING 5K - $40 ($45 Day of Event Registration) Kids Dash - $10 FAMILY FUN FAIR - 8:00 - 11:00 A.M. - Open and complimentary to all in the community. Enjoy a full morning of fun led by our YMCA program staff featuring the following free activities and more! Bounce House • Agility Circuit • Children's Crafts Foot Darts • Zumba • Trivia Football Target Toss • Obstacle Course • Hatchet Throwing KIDS DASH - 10:00 A.M. *Subject to slight delay based on event flow. A special race just for kids 6 and under! This shorter course will be held on the Village Green grass. To keep things safe and fun, we’ll organize participants into smaller age-level heats based on the total number of children registered or for those who created their very own Kids Dash Team. After their first run, runners will be grouped again with peers of similar speed for a second dash so everyone gets another chance to race, cheer, and have fun. All participants receive their own race bib and a medal. RACE SHIRTS Register by April 10 to ensure you receive an official Love and Legacy 5K shirt! T-shirts may be limited for those who sign-up after this date. RACE PACKET PICK-UP Thursday, April 30 4-6:45pm at Fleet Feet 355 Springfield Ave, Summit, NJ 07901 TBA at Berkeley Heights YMCA 59 Locust Ave, Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922 COURSE RULES Stroll
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| Distance | Price | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5K | $40.00 | Mar 5 | May 2 |
| $45.00 | May 3 | May 3 | |
| Kids' Dash | $10.00 | Mar 5 | May 3 |
| Year | Finishers | Median Time | Fastest Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 269 | 34:27 | 19:18 |
| 2024 | 315 | 34:35 | 17:21 |
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