Event Description

Join Main Street Highland Park for a day of fun starting with the 12th annual Run in the Park 5k. 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. The race then winds it’s way through the historic streets of Highland Park before finishing on the high school track. The event welcomes all participants including strollers, wheelchairs, and walkers.

Kids races will take place on the track after the 5k at approximately 10am. Kids races distances will be: a toddler dash, 200m (half lap), 400m (full lap), and 800m (2 laps). Children may participate in more than one.

NOTE: T-shirts can only be guaranteed if you register by April 5.

5k Registration 

$28 before 3/1, then $30 from 3/1 to 4/19, then $33 from 4/20 until online registration closes (midday on 5/2). $35 on race day. $3 off for USATF members except race day registration. 

Kids Races

$12 before 4/20, then $13 from 4/20. $15 on race day

Race Proceeds benefit the Borough of Highland Park Police, Fire, First Aid, Library, Main Street, and Recreation