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New Jersey 5K

5 kilometres (3.1 miles) · Hoboken Waterfront

RunThrough USA’s next New Jersey 5K is on Saturday, October 17, 2026 at Hoboken Waterfront (100 Sinatra Dr, Hoboken, NJ 07030). The 5K starts at 8:10 AM. Entry is $47.25, which includes the booking fee.

The course is chip-timed, every finisher gets the event’s unique medal, free race photos and post-race goodies, and your time is added to your RunThrough Rankings profile. The same morning also has a 10K, so you can bring someone who wants a different distance.

RunThrough USA's New Jersey race runs along the Hoboken waterfront, directly across the Hudson from Manhattan, with the skyline in view for most of the course. It is flat and fast — a course for quick times.

New Jersey 5K & 10K Hoboken

Sat, Oct 17, 2026 · 5K starts 8:10 AM · $47.25 incl. booking fee

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New Jersey 5K route

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New Jersey 5K: start times, age limits, race pack

Minimum Age Criteria

The minimum age to participate varies depending on the race distance:

  • For a 5k event, the minimum age is 11 years old.
  • If you're eyeing a 10k, the minimum age requirement is 15 years old.
  • Planning to conquer a Half Marathon? Participants need to be at least 17 years old.
  • Ultra Trail races set the bar at a minimum age of 20.

Age Limits Determination

These age limits are determined by the governing body of athletics/running to ensure participant safety and suitability for the race distance.

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