Taking Strides to Save Lives

Who We Are: Healthy Kids Running Series is a five (5) week running program in the spring and fall for kids Pre-K through 8th grade. Each HKRS Series takes place once a week and offers age-appropriate running events including the 50 & 75 yard dashes, the 1/4 mile, the 1/2 mile and the 1 mile run. Kids will earn points for each race they complete based on their finish.

Pricing: The registration fee covers the entire five (5) weeks of the Series which includes race bibs for each week, a runner shirt, a finisher medal and any sponsor giveaways. Registration is non-refundable and non-transferable. Online Early Bird registration increases three weeks prior to the first race event.

Challenger: This Series offers a Challenger Division which is an adaptive 75 yard race for children with disabilities and/or special needs. This allows for parents, siblings, and friends to be on the course with runners to provide support as well as bringing their own supportive devices such as crutches, braces, wheelchairs, etc. to be used by runners.

Makeup Date Information: 5/31/2026

Single Day Racing: Single day race registration opens one hour prior to the start of each race. The registration fee covers one single race to be run on the day of registration. ALL single day registrations should be completed onsite at the race location. Single day racers will have the option to upgrade to the full series (see tab on the left side of the page for instructions). There is a strict no-refund and no-transfer policy.

Awards: All participants receive a medal on Week 5! Trophies will be awarded to the overall top finishers in each of the divisions listed below (broken out by boys and girls respectively):

Kindergarten & 1st Grade

2nd & 3rd Grade

4th & 5th Grade

6th to 8th Grade

Challenger

Share your running photos with our community! Find us on Facebook @HealthyKidsRunning or Instagram @healthykidsrs!

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Join us for the Annual St. Cassian's 5K Race and Kids Fun Run presented by St. Cassian School, Montclair, NJ

The race will be held on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Brookdale Park in Bloomfield/Montclair, New Jersey. The Fun Run begins at 9:00 am and the 5K begins at 9:30 am.

USATF Certified Course<<<

All Fun Run participants receive a ribbon. In the 5K Run, medals will be presented to the overall male and female winners, along with age category winners (male and female), as well as new SC5K Finisher medal for all 5K participants!

Register online at www.runsignup.com. Race day registration begins at 8:00 AM at Brookdale Park.

5K:

Early Bird: $35 - Register before March 1, 2026; receive a Race Shirt

Regular Registration: $40 - Register by March 20, 2026 to receive a Race Shirt

Fun Run:

Early Bird: Kids $25 and Adults $30 - Register before March 1, 2026, and receive a Race Shirt

Regular Registration: Kids $30 and Adults $35 - Register by March 20, 2026 to receive a Race Shirt

The deadline for T-shirts is March 20th, so be sure to register before then to secure an awesome shirt!

FACEBOOK GROUP: Join the St. Cassian Race Community and encourage each other, share training tips, and get updates: https://www.facebook.com/stcassian5Kcougarchallenge/

We will be providing two mini buses with 14 seats to and from the Jersey City Half Marathon and Marathon departing from Fleet Feet Montclair (603 Bloomfield Ave, Montclair) between 5:00 and 5:15am. They will drop runners off near the start / finish area in Jersey City by 6:00am. Plan to arrive early so you have plenty of time to park and get to the buses no later than 5:10am. We will start checking people in and loading the buses at 5:00am so each bus can leave as soon as it is full.

For the return trip, we will let you know where the buses will be parked or where it will pick you up. We expect them to start leaving from Jersey City at 10:00am with each bus leaving as soon as it is full. This will limit the wait time for a bus whether you are running the marathon or half marathon and whether you are a fast or slow runner. Please make sure to let us know at check-in if you are not planning to take the bus back so we don't end up waiting for you. Roundtrip fares only. Runners and spectators are welcome to join us.

Book your reservation early to be sure of a seat. Registration will close when we reach capacity. The cost is $40 for members of the Essex Running Club or their immediate family or $50 non members. There will be NO REFUNDS (unless the race is canceled). Visit www.essexrunning.com/join-us/ for information on how to become a member of the Essex Running Club and to be eligible for the lower price for club members.

A Mile A Day For Jay 5K is an event that was created to honor a truly amazing, exceptional and one of a kind person--Jason Clemente. He was diagnosed in 2016 with pancreatic neuroendocrine cancer and in 2019 was also diagnosed with chronic myelogenous leukemia. For 7 1/2 years, Jay battled cancer like a warrior and responded with an awe-inspiring determination to fight cancer and live his life to the fullest. No one loved life more than Jay. He didn't just live it, he left his mark on it. He filled it with joy, laughter and incredible moments. Jay left a lasting impression on everyone who knew him, and now, by coming together in his honor, we carry forward that legacy. Through our strides, his impact will continue-spreading cancer awareness and fueling hope.

*Official Race Shirt to the first 250 registrants

Donations will be going to Jay Clemente #223 Foundation

During his cancer battle, many friends and organizations came together to support his family. His family wanted to reciprocate the generosity and created the Detective Jay Clemente #223 Foundation to support other families who may be going through a difficult journey. The foundation was created in his memory allowing his spirit to guide us and continue to pay it forward. We walk/run in his honor and all those who are battling cancer.

This year, all of the proceeds from the A Mile A Day For Jay 5K will go to the Jay Clemente #223 Foundation to support the Tilves Family offset medical expenses. Jackson Tilves is currently battling a rhabdomyosarcoma brain tumor. He was first diagnosed and treated at the age of 18 with no evidence of disease for the past 7 years. Recently, the cancer has returned. He is currently undergoing treatment and medical expenses have been mounting. Please join us at the A Mile A Day For Jay 5K to honor all those who battle cancer and please consider donating as we help support Jackson with his battle with cancer.

Packet Pickup:

When: Saturday, April 25

Time: 7:30 am - 9:00 am

Location: Immaculate Heart of Mary Church Parking Lot (580 Ratzer Road, Wayne, NJ)

Individual Awards: No Duplicate Awards

Top 3 Male and Female Overall

Age Group Awards: Top 3 Male and Female 14 and under and from 15-90+ in 5-year age groups.

14 and under

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85-89

90+