17th Annual Chimney Rock 5-ish Miles Trail Race and Pizza Party! - Presented by Raritan Valley Road Runners

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.

Step Up for The Arc!

The Rockin' Breakfast Run, presented by The Arc of Somerset County, is an annual 5K Run and Walk fundraiser that helps support vital programs designed to provide quality services and supports for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Somerset County.

📍 Where: Scenic Bridgewater, NJ

📅 When: Saturday, May 30, 2026

⏰ Run Start Time: 9:00 AM

⏰ Walk Start Time: 10:30 AM

Step Up for the Arc for a morning of fun, fitness, and community support!

🌟 Event Highlights:

Timed 5K Run: Enjoy an amazing, flat course with breathtaking views of Duke Island and the Raritan River & Canal. Half the course runs adjacent to the water, offering a truly peaceful experience!

Walk: Not a runner? No worries—join us for the walk and enjoy the same stunning scenery.

Delicious Breakfast Sandwiches: Treat yourself after the event with a variety of breakfast sandwich options!

🎖️ Participants Will Receive:

• A stylish shirt or tank top

• A unique finisher medal

• A delicious breakfast sandwich

Don't miss out on this unforgettable experience in support of a great cause!

Awards! New

Awards:

Top 3 Male and Female Overall

Age Group Awards:

11 and under , 12-15 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60, 70+

Top 3 Fundraisers

RVRR’s ‘Train’ing Run is a non-competitive Group Run held to celebrate National Trails Day

and benefits the Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey. We donate $.50 for every mile we run or walk!

Run part, or all, of the 34.6 mile D&R towpath together in a group! Register for the bus to take you to the distance/pace start you wish to participate in. Changes are possible by logging in to your runsignup account - you can switch events up to June 4th, as long as there is space on the bus you wish to transfer to.

Additional details can be found at www.rvrr.org/events/training-run

Groups of runners (called ‘trains’) will run (travel) at pre-determined paces to Grove # 4 in Johnson Park in New Brunswick (the destination station).

Starting in Trenton with small groups of runners who are challenging themselves to go the entire distance, the ‘trains’ will add additional runners (passengers) who join (board their ‘train’) at the speed they want to travel. By the end, one massive group of runners and walkers will be moving in a continual train along the Towpath. Trains will have an official pacer (conductor) to keep these trains on schedule. Trains stop at each ‘station’ along the way, and from Alexander Road to the end there is fuel (water and/or snacks) available. All trains are scheduled to reach the destination at 11 a.m. to rest, feast and celebrate a day of running camaraderie.

Join us for the best running day of your life!

Join us for the 36th Annual Pleasant Valley Twilight Challenge 5K Race on Sunday, June 7th! This community favorite features a 5K Race, 1-Mile Health Walk, and the Kid’s Lollipop Loop - something for all ages and fitness levels.

In celebration of America’s 250th Anniversary, we’re inviting everyone to wear red, white, and blue as we run, walk, and cheer together!

Bring your friends, family, and neighbors for an evening of fitness, fun, and community spirit. Best of all, all proceeds support the Bernards Township Municipal Alliance and Youth Services Commission, helping fund important prevention and youth programs in our community.

Run, walk, celebrate...and make every step count!

DATE: Sunday, June 7, 2026

LOCATION: The race takes place at beautiful Pleasant Valley Park located at 3405 Valley Road, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920. Race begins in Parking Lot 2.

RACE FEES:

5K Race Early Bird Registration by 4/26 - $20

5K Race Pre-Registration until 6/6 - $30

5K Race Same Day Registration - $35

1 Mile Health Walk Registration - Pre-Registration and Same Day - $15

Kid's Lollipop Loop: FREE

T-shirts and race bags guaranteed to pre-registered 5K Runners and Health Walkers while supplies last. Shirt sizes are not guaranteed to those registering after May 8th.

GENERAL INFORMATION: Packet pick up and Same Day Registration takes place 4:00 - 5:30 pm in Parking Lot 2. Please park in Lots 3 or 4 on Race Day.

T-shirts and race bags available to Same Day 5K Runners while supplies last.

1 MILE HEALTH WALK: Starts at 5:30 pm. Led by the Somerset Hills YMCA. Take an invigorating walk through Pleasant Valley Park and be back in time to cheer on the 5K runners!

5K RACE: Starts at 6:00 PM. Two cross-country loops around the park. Combination of woodchip, grass, and road. Aid stations at midpoint and finish. Chip timing, clocks on the course, race results, and optional text message results provided by Compuscore. Pre-Race Warm Up by Athletifreak.

KID'S LOLLIPOP LOOP: Starts at 6:45 PM. Sponsored by Athletifreak. FREE! For kids of all ages - a fun loop over a grassy field. Everyone's a winner!

AWARDS: Starts at 7:00 PM or at the conclusion of the 5K Race. All runners must be off the course for the Awards to take place. Co-sponsored by Athletifreak.

Prizes will be awarded to Top Overall Male and Female and top three runners in each age group: 14 and under, 15-19 and then in 10 year increments up to 80 and over. No duplicate awards.

Enjoy live music by Mama's Stew and light refreshments at the finish. Post-race stretch with the Somerset Hills YMCA.

Sponsorship information is available - please email [email protected] for more information.

T-shirt sizes are subject to availability for Pre-Registration and Same Day Registration. Pre-Registrations will be accepted until 6/6/26 by dropping off at the Bernards Township Health Department, via USPS mail or on RunSignUp.com. No refunds or rain dates.

Join Community Hope for our 25th Annual Veterans Flag day 5K and 1 Mile walk to be held on

Thursday, June 11th, 2026 (rain date June 18th) at 7:00 p.m. (check-in begins 5:30pm)

Community Hope is New Jersey’s largest non-profit providing housing and support services to

military members, homeless veterans, veteran families and adults with mental illness.

Our Veterans Flag Day 5K and 1mile walk is one of our largest fundraisers of the year and all

proceeds go directly to the veterans in our Hope for Veterans Program. When you run, walk or

support, you help rescue over 1,200 Veterans and families from homelessness & despair.

The fee to participate is $45 for each runner and $40 for each walker, $45 for virtual 5k. Participants who participate virtually can track their results using the Strava app. Results, including time and distance will then be uploaded to Community Hope.

This event is a USATF New Jersey Grand Prix event run on a USATF sanctioned and certified course. USATF members receive a $3.00 discount.

Prizes will be awarded in various age groups and team categories.

Awards

Team 1st, 2nd and 3rd 1st, 2nd & 3rd – Overall (Male/Female)

1st, 2nd & 3rd - male & female winners in 10 year age groups, 14 & under, 15-19 age, 20-29 age, 30-39 age, 40-49 age, 50-59 age, 60-69 age, 70-79 age, Over 80 male and female

More details can be found through Community Hope website at https://www.communityhopenj.org/events/flag-day/

All participants receive a free t-shirt!