Harrington Park Fall Spectacular - 24th Annual

Closter's Dom Mircovich Memorial 5K - 45th Annual & Jim O'Halloran Kids Fun Run

Now in its 45th year, the 5k and Fun Run events will be held on its traditional Sunday of Labor Day weekend. Both events will be held on Sunday, September 6, 2026. The Closter 5k is the longest running, continuous 5k in the Northern Valley. We've got the prettiest course around!

Please note that this year's town celebration ("NOT" Labor Day celebration) is scheduled for 6 September. See the Closter Recreation Commission site for more info. This year's town celebration will not coincide with the 5K and Fun Run.

LOCATION - Memorial Park, Harrington Ave., Closter, NJ

SCHEDULE - September 6, 2026

• 8:00 am - Bib Pickup by basketball courts for those registered on line (Note: There will be limited same day registration, but online registration is preferred.)

• 9:00 am - Jim O’Halloran Kids Fun Run (12 & Under)

• 9:30 am - Dom Mircovich Memorial 5K Walk/Run Race Start

• 10:30 am - Awards

COURSE

• USATF Certified 5k Course: NJ24017JLW

• Mostly flat course around parks neighborhoods, and charming town center

• Timing & scoring by Rock Race Timing

• Multiple water stops

• Follow this link for the 5k course map: https://certifiedroadraces.com/certificate/?type=r&id=5537

• The Fun Run distance is approximately 1k.

5K AWARDS

• Top three male and female finishers overall

• Five-year age groups: 10U to 80+ (10U, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, etc.)

• Runners receive the highest award for which they are eligible. No multiple awards are given.

• First three parent-child teams (Online sign up only. No day of team registration.)

• Fastest Closter resident-male & female

• Runners receive the highest award for which they are eligible only; no multiple awards are given.

AMENITIES

• Fun Run: T-shirt and Tyvek bib to the first 50 Fun Run registrants, trophies to the top five girls and top five boys, ribbons to all participants, and post-fun run refreshments.

• 5K: Moisture wicking T-shirt to first 225 registrants, B-tag electronic timing, awards as described above, and post-event refreshments.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Early-bird pickup, 2pm - 5pm, Saturday 9/5/26 at Runners' House, River Vale, NJ

• Registration at Runners' House and on event-day will be $40.

• Email [email protected] if an accommodation is needed

• Shirts are not guaranteed to walk-up registrants.

• Shirt sizes are not guaranteed.

• We run rain or shine, but not if there is a lightning warning. Updated info on the race status due to dangerous lightning can be found by calling 201.750.9507 mailbox 6 on the day of the race IF the weather is questionable.

Social

• Remember to to use #Closter5k when posting your event photos!

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ClosterLaborDay5k

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/closter5k/

The 47th Terri Roemer Paramus Run will kick off at the Fairfield Inn and Suites in Paramus, New Jersey. As we did last year, the Run will partner with the Valley Hospital Auxiliary!

Funds raised from the event will benefit the Paramus Scholarship Fund and Valley Home Care's Butterflies, a specialized program for seriously ill children.

Sponsorship opportunities available! By becoming a sponsor, you will have a substantial presence, demonstrating that you are fully involved in your community.

Location

Fairfield Inn & Suites Paramus, Paramus Park Shopping Center

GPS Address: 601 From Road, Paramus, NJ. See map/directions below.

Schedule

PLEASE NOTE: SCHEDULE IS TENTATIVE AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE

7:30 am - Packet Pick-up Begins

9:00 am - Marty Roemer Memorial 10K Run

10:05 am - 10K Awards

11:00 am - Lou Lanzalotto Memorial 5K Run presented by La Bella Roma Pizzeria and Ristorante and Valley Hospital 5K Health Walk

12:15 pm - One Mile Fun Run for Kids (age 13 and Under)

12:30 pm - 5K Awards, Post-Race Party, and Raffle Drawings (you must be present to win!)

Entry Fees

10K, 5K, or Walk $35 ($32 USATF).

$50 if participating in both the 5K and 10K.

Fun Run $15

Prices go up on September 1st, and again on Race Day.

Registration

On-site on Race Day, or click here to register now.

Pre-Race Packet Pick-up

TBD!

Courses

USA Track and Field sanctioned and certified. Clocks at each mile. Both the 5K and 10K courses pass through scenic, tree-lined residential neighborhoods. The start and finish lines for both races are at Fairfield Inn & Suites at the Paramus Park Shopping Center. Water stations, excellent traffic control, and first-aid coverage throughout the course. USATF-NJ Paul Miller Auto Group Grand Prix Event. See course maps at paramusrun.com.

Scoring

Chrono Track B-Tag Scoring. Compuscore, compuscore.com

Awards

1, 2, 3 Overall and Age Groups, Male and Female

1, 2, 3 Paramus Resident, Male and Female

Age Groups

5-year Increments: 14 & under to 85 & over

Amenities

Long-Sleeve T-shirt (first 1000 entries).

Post-race DJ, drinks and snacks.

Post Race Raffle.

More Information

paramusrun.com, (201) 265-9321

Race Day Cell

(973) 305-8326