The 5K At Hamilton

501c3 nonprofit

Join us on Sunday October 11, 2026 for our 1st annual Cerebral Palsy Awareness 5K. This year's race will take place at Veteran's Park located at 2206 Kuser Rd. Hamilton Township, NJ 08690. Proceeds from the race benefit Strides 4 Gianluca.They are dedicated to create an impact for those affected by cerebral palsy. Their mission is to help create awareness while also helping support CP research organizations, families affected by CP, and other various projects. This race will be held in honor of World Cerebral Palsy awareness day which is on October 6th.

Run or walk a 5K through beautiful Veteran's Park. Medals will be awarded to the Overall Top Female & Male Finishers and 1st, 2nd, and 3rd female and male finishers of each age group. Come out to support a great cause at this fun family event!

• Participant t-shirts cannot be guaranteed if registered after 9/26/2026.

• Distribution will be at the 5K location only on race day. T-shirts will not be mailed.

• Registration fee: $35 early bird till May 26th. Price increase to $40 from May 27- Sept 7th. Price increase $45 from Sept 8th- October 10th

• The 5K begins at 9:00 AM.

• Run is rain or shine, and only in the event of emergency weather the run will be cancelled.

• Strollers are welcome but must line up at the back of the start.

• See course map here

Can’t make it out in person? Registered for another 5K the same day? Here are some other options:

• Register for our virtual 5K run/walk. Wear your best green shirt and run or walk anytime from when registration opens to end of October to help create awareness. Please tag us on social media and we’ll gladly share your achievement. Our virtual option does not come with our 5K shirt option and times do not count towards the official in person 5K.

• Virtual runners can also visit our online apparel shop if they wish to run with some official cerebral palsy awareness gear! Visit our online shop

• Not a runner? Simply donate to show your support or volunteer at our 5K event! Contact our race director if you’re interested.

in between. Wave descriptions are below:

WAVES

Elite Singles & Open Singles - Take on the course solo. Elites are eligible for age-group prizes and banners!

Elite Doubles & Open Doubles - Take the course with a friend and split the zones as you see fit! Elites are eligible for age group prizes and banners!

Relays - 4-person teams that can be all men, all women, or co-ed (2 male & 2 female). Eligible for age group prizes and banners!

Gym Champions Relay - Each Gym affiliate will select representatives to participate in this wave. Ask your gym's owner for more information!

THE COURSE

Zone 1 - 15 Cal Assault Bike Center

Zone 2 - ?? MYSTERY ZONE ??

Zone 3 - 500m Ski

Zone 4 - 100m Ram Walking Lunges (44 lb Men, 33lb Women)

Zone 5 - 500m Row

Zone 6 - Sand Bag Suicide

Zone 7 - ?? MYSTERY ZONE ??

Zone 8 - 100m Sled Push (300 lb men / 200 lb women) Sprint to Finish Line

Miler run & Pup Strut/Walk is your chance to start fresh, have fun, and support an amazing cause… all before lunchtime!

And yes… nothing says “Happy New Year” like a delicious donut from Donut Time Cafe!

Whether you’re chasing a PR, shaking off the New Year’s Eve cobwebs, or simply enjoying a relaxed walk with your pup, this event is for YOU.

All ages, all paces, and all furry friends are welcome!

Registration Includes

• Entry into the 3 or 6 Mile run ot the 1 mile Pup Strut

• hoddie sweatshirt(guaranteed if registered by December 6)

• Awesome finisher medal and ribbon

– All finishers will receive a special one-of-a-kind MegaBite Runs medal

• A hot, fresh empanada from I & V Delights at the finish

• A delicious treat for your pup courtesy of Tater Bear Treats

Running for a Cause

Proceeds benefit Camp Quality NJ, a nonprofit providing year-round, cost-free programs that bring hope, resilience, and fun to children with cancer and their families.

Learn more: https://www.campqualityusa.org/camp/new-jersey/

Race Day Information

Location:

Enter the park through the Kuser Road entrance. There are multiple lots, but the Start/Finish area will be past the skate park near the covered pavilion.

Pre-Race Bib Pickup:

Sunday, 1 PM – 3 PM

Fleet Feet Princeton

If you can’t make bib pickup, you can pick it up race morning, starting at 9 AM at the Start/Finish line.

Race Start Time:

The race begins promptly at 11:00 AM.

Start your year strong — we can’t wait to celebrate with you and your pups!