Healthy Kids Running Series Spring 2026 - Somerset, NJ

Spartan Spirit 5K Run/Walk – 2026

The 2026 Spartan Spirit 5K will be run through the historic streets of downtown Somerville on Saturday, May 30, 2026, beginning at 8:30 am. The race will start and end at Immaculata High School, 240 Mountain Avenue, Somerville.

Funds raised through this event will directly support the financial aid efforts of our parish schools. Race entry includes post-race awards, breakfast, and access to the beverage garden.

SPONSORSHIP

Event sponsorship opportunities are available at: www.immaculatahighschool.org/spartanspirit5k.

REGISTRATION & BIB PICK-UP

Friday, May 29, 2026, 6:00–8:00 pm

Somerville Elks Lodge B.P.O.E. 1068

375 Union Avenue, Bridgewater, NJ 08807

Race Day: Saturday, May 30, 2026, 7:00–8:00 am

Immaculata High School Gym Entrance

240 Mountain Avenue, Somerville, NJ 08876

RACE START TIME

8:30 am – 5K Run/Walk through historic Somerville

AWARDS

10:00 am Awards Ceremony

Overall Male & Female (Top 3)

Overall Alumni Male & Female (Top 3)

Top 3 Male/Female in Age Groups:

10 & under, 11–14, 15–19, 20–29, 30–39, 40–49, 50–59, 60–69, 70–79, 80+

(No duplicate awards; scoring by Compuscore.)

ENTRY FEE

$30 Adults - Early Bird until March 31, 2026. $40 until May 29, 2026

$25 Students under 18 years old

$45 Same-day registration

LOCATION

Immaculata High School

240 Mountain Avenue, Somerville, NJ

PARKING

Limited on-site parking is available. Please use the Immaculate Conception Church and School parking lot and walk to Immaculata High School. Parking on Mountain Avenue and nearby side streets will be limited.

QUESTIONS

Contact: Stacey Geary at [email protected] or 908-895-1126.

The Hillsborough YMCA Hop 5K brings families and the community together in a fun race that encourages everyone to strive for and reach a personal fitness goal. This event has continued to grow over the past 25 years and has become a fun, spring fitness tradition in the Hillsborough community.

The generous support of Hop 5K sponsors, and proceeds from the event, contribute to the Y’s ability provide financial assistance so that vital programs and services are accessible to all. Together, we transform lives by ensuring that everyone has the resources, opportunities, and support needed to thrive.

The 5K:

• Start at the Hillsborough YMCA (19 East Mountain Road) and cruise through fast and flat neighborhoods before finishing at the Hillsborough Municipal Building (379 South Branch Road).

• Receive a commemorative shirt and bib.

• USATF Certified Grand Prix Event with a NET DOWN HILL COURSE.

• Awards for top 3 (male, female, nonbinary), top parent/child teams. Age groups: 8 and under, 9 to 11, 12 to 14, then 15 to 90+ in 5-year age groups (male / female)

• Both competitive and walker friendly!

• Registration fees are $30 through 4/30, then $35 until race day

The Virtual 5K:

• The perfect event for those who want to support the Hillsborough YMCA but cannot join us on race day and/or prefer to complete the distance at their own time and place.

• Receive a commemorative shirt and bib.

• Log your 5K results on our website to be a part of the virtual race community.

• Registration fees are $30 through 4/30, then $35 until race day

This course takes you through the natural beauty of a 343 acre park and the Raritan River Greenway. Flat and fast, tree lined and shaded, along the shore of the picturesque Raritan River, and next to the fields where the community comes to picnic and play, a perfect setting for fan support throughout. Join us for this inaugural event that so many are excited to be part of as you run 13.1 miles, 10K, or 5K in beautiful Duke Island Park to kick off your summer running season.

Location: Duke Island Park, Bridgewater, N.J.

Reference Address:

191 Old York Rd., Bridgewater, N.J. 08807

The courses follow the 3.35 mile loop in Duke Island Park. Half Marathoners run 4 loops, 10K runners run 2 loops, and 5K runners run one loop. Every loop will be timed in real-time. You will receive splits and a final time.

Water Stations: You will have 3 support stations on the loop providing you with water, Gatorade, and power gels.

Ammenities:

Technical T-shirt: male & female cut

Die-Cast Medal with full-color ribbon (at least 3.5 inches)

Free Images

Personalized Finisher Video with splits and times (optional)

Fresh Brooklyn bagels and spreads!

Huge acrylic awards for Top 3 Overall in each Distance.

Huge award medals for Top 3 in every age group

Live chip timing.

Live Tracking with Race Map.

AWARD MEDALS

Top 3 overall Male and Female

Top 3 Age Groups Male and Female 14- 19, 20-24 until 70 & better!

Please always check our website: https://www.citytrirace.com/ for updates.

Race bib Pick-up: 8:00 - 8:45 AM (time may change due to weather)(official time announced on the week of the event)

Bring picture I.D.

You will receive a bib with a timing chip attached to it.

Baggage Check-in: 8:00 a.m. to 8:45 a.m

Your bib will have a tear-off tag that you will pin to your personal bag.

You need to show the matching bib to retrieve your bag from a secure area.

Race Start: 9:00 AM (time may change due to weather)(official time announced on the week of the event)

Preliminary Results will be posted LIVE.

SEND THIS RACEMAP LINK TO YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY SO THAT THEY CAN WATCH YOUR PROGRESS ON A MAP LIVE. No need for you to run with a phone.

Follow us on YoutTube to watch your finish in real time and after the race.

The 9/11 Heroes Run 5K welcomes runners, ruckers, and walkers of all ages and fitness levels to honor the heroes of 9/11 and those who've served our nations since. We activate & unite communities and empower local veterans, active duty, first responders, and families of the fallen.

TMF is proud to partner with GORUCK again with rucking divisions at every run. Rucking is a sport based on special forces training in which participants walk or run while carrying weighted rucksacks. All participants registered for the GORUCK division will earn this year's exclusive TMF GORUCK patch. Learn more about GORUCK here.