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Sat, Jul 04, 2026 at 8:30 AM
Location:
1050 River Rd
Piscataway Township, New Jersey
08854
United States
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5k Fun Run Run Walk

Come join us for a FREE 5k on 4th of July at East Jersey Old Town Village. This year we will be having a 5k to kick off our 4th of July celebrations. The run is on paved roads and paths. You will start at the village and run 2 loops of an out and back along Johnson drive which will be closed to traffic.

About East Jersey Old Town Village

This special historic village has delighted visitors with a glimpse into the past since its opening in 1978.

The Village features historic structures from the 1700s and 1800s, relocated to its site within Johnson Park. They represent different architecture styles found throughout Middlesex County’s Raritan Valley. The Village’s founder, Dr. Joseph Kler, and a group of local residents saved most of the buildings from demolition and transported them to the Village where they were reassembled and restored to reflect how they would have looked way back when. Join us for a run that will take you on a tour of the park.

*Race will be chip timed

**Race will be capped at 250 people

Race Day Schedule:

Parking/ Check In opens at 7:15

Race Starts at 8:30

Awards as soon as race finishes

Swag

  • Awards for top 3 male and female overall

  • Age group awards in 10 year catagories

  • Finisher medals

  • Race Shirt

  • Free Race Photos

Join General George Washington, the Marquis de Lafayette, and Baron von Steuben for a commemoration of the feu de joie (fire of joy) that took place on the banks of the Raritan River on July 4th, 1778. The day begins with the inaugural Revolutionary Celebration Run. Register here for this free 5k and 1 Mile Fun Run and Walk in Johnson Park.

Bring a blanket or a chair and enjoy a concert of patriotic-themed music on the front lawn.

Listen to to 18th-century music and hear stories from General George Washington, the Marquis de Lafayette, and Baron von Steuben at the Indian Queen Tavern.

Lady Kettle Corn, The Craft Caffe, and The Mexi-Boys will serve up savory eats and sweet treats.

For your convenience, RIDE, the County’s shuttle service, will provide FREE, accessible, on-demand transportation between East Jersey Old Town Village and The Cornelius Low House. Park in one spot and experience multiple historic sites

Race is presented by Even Kiel Racing

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