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9RunRun 5K & Color Fun Run

Date:
Sat, Apr 18, 2026 at 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Location:
101 Hawks Way
Manchester Township, New Jersey
08759
United States
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1 Miles 5k Fun Run Run Walk

9RunRun 5K & Color Fun Run

April 18, 2026

5K Starts at 9:00am

Color Run Starts at 10:00am

Location: Manchester High School 101 Hawks Way Manchester, N.J. 08759.

Join us for the first annual 9RunRun 5K and Color Fun Run. It is a family-friendly event supporting the Manchester Police Foundation. Whether you’re racing for a personal best or enjoying a colorful walk with friends, there’s something for everyone.

Event Options:

5K Run – $30

Color Fun Run – $20

Registration Bonus:

Register before April 1st and receive an event t-shirt with your registration.

Early Bird sign-up: Through the month of January $20

Early sign-up: Through the month of February $25

Normal sign-up: From March 1st - race day $30

Day of registration: $35 completed by scanning QR code.

Packet Pick-Up will be at Manchester Township Police Department, the day before the event. You can pick up the packets at any time before 10pm. Just head to the Manchester Police Department Lobby.

Awards & Age Groups

Medals will be awarded to the top male and female race winners as well as selected age group finishers.

We will also be awarding medals to top Law Enforcement, Dispatch, Fire, & EMS finishers.

Event Day Activities

In addition to the races, the event will include:

  • Touch-A-Truck Event

  • Dunk Tank featuring a Manchester Police Officer

  • Food Trucks

  • DJ

Why We Run:

All proceeds will go to the Manchester Police Foundation which will benefit the Police Unity Tour (Chapter 10) and enhance training opportunities and support the health and welfare of our Manchester Police, Public Safety Telecommunicators.

Bring your family, bring your friends, and join us for a great day of fitness, fun, and community support. We look forward to seeing you at the starting line.

A BIG thank you to our generous sponsors:

Manchester PBA 246

Donovan's Bar and Grill

Alliance Orthopedic

M Sarama Builder LLC

Gateway Toyota

Jimmy C's Barber Shop

and

Pies on 9

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