Columbia Cougars - Saint Patrick's Day 5K

Event Details

Date: Sunday, July 12, 2026

Time: 8:30 AM

Location: Nomahegan Park, Cranford, NJ

About the Event

Enjoy a 5K run or walk in the scenic beauty of Nomahegan Park! This flat and fast course offers stunning views, peaceful ponds, and morning wildlife. Perfect for runners and walkers of all levels.

Hills? Nope! Flat and fast.

Water? Yes, at mile 1.5.

Medal & Treat: All finishers receive a medal, shirt and a delicious pretzel!

Charity Beneficiary

Proceeds will benefit Project Purple, a nonprofit dedicated to fighting pancreatic cancer through awareness, research, and patient support. Since 2010, Project Purple has made strides toward a future free of pancreatic cancer.

Learn more about their mission and values here.

Sponsorship Inquiries

Interested in sponsoring?

Email: [email protected]

🎉 Cupcake Run Packet Pick-Up! 🧁

📍 Fleet Feet of Summit

📅 Saturday, 8/24 · 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM

📍 Race Day Pick-Up (at the start)

📅 Sunday, 8/25 · 7:00 – 8:45 AM

⚠️ Please arrive early! Late arrivals will be served at the discretion of the Race Director/Coordinator. Parking takes time, so plan ahead.

✨ Captains: Team packets can be bundled for one pickup — check your email for details!

Join Us for a Sweet 5K Run – A Fun Day with a Cause!

Get ready for a fantastic 5K run at the beautiful Nomahegan Park! This scenic, flat course is perfect for runners, walkers, and everyone in between. You’ll enjoy picturesque ponds, quaint bridges, and the wildlife surrounding you as you run, walk, or even boogie your way to the finish line.

Race Details:

Date: Sunday August 25th

Day of Packet Pick-Up: 7:30 AM - 8:45 am -

Race Start Time: 9:15 AMSweet Treats and More: After the race, indulge in an assortment of delicious cupcakes, including:

• Regular Cupcakes

• Vegan Cupcakes

• Gluten-Free Cupcakes

Awards: Top 3 Male and Female finishers in each age group:

11 and Under

12-15

16-19

20-29

30-39

40-49

50-59

60-69

70+

Charity Beneficiary: Proceeds from the race will support Metavivor Breast Cancer Research, funding vital research and providing support for those affected by Stage 4 cancer.

About Live Run Give LLC: Founded in 2019, Live Run Give brings together families and friends for fitness, fun, and food, while giving back to the community. Each year, we select 2-3 nonprofit organizations to benefit from our events, with a special focus on supporting breast cancer research and the incredible co-survivors who are part of the fight. This event is held in honor of Lynette, my grandmothers, aunts, and all the women who have been affected by Stage 4 cancer.

LIVE BEYOND EXISTING.

For more information, visit: LiveRunGive.com

Race Distances

5K, 10K, Half Marathon and Marathon, 50K, 50M

The course will use existing fire roads, single track trail, hills and some pavement at South Mountain Reservation. The course is designed to be a mix of everything and fun. In early September, the course should be dry and run able. You will have access to aid approximately every 3 miles.

Course map here, https://sites.google.com/site/njtrailseries/fallapple

or here, https://www.alltrails.com/explore/map/nj-trail-series-fall-apple-2e1b24a

In honor of the Boys & Girls Club Day for Kids, our 6th annual 5K to Wellness is scheduled for Saturday, September 19th, 2026, at the Cherry Blossom Welcome Center in Branch Brook Park, Newark, NJ.

The Boys & Girls Club of Newark (BGCN) is an after-school program in Newark. We are more than an after-school program. We believe in supporting children from a holistic approach. On-site at the Boys & Girls Club of Newark, we have a pediatric dental center that provides no cost to low-cost dental services to children in the community, food distributions, vision care, and social and emotional support to children who attend the program.

Our first 5K fundraiser in 2021, spurred by the COVID-19 pandemic that illuminated more access to care, allowed us to hire an additional wellness support staff to expand our wellness program. In addition, last year’s event catalyzed us to launch our mental and behavioral health clinic in October 2022. With your participation, we can expand our mental and behavioral service to our members and the greater Newark community by hiring additional licensed mental health practitioners. Additionally, your support will provide families access to nutrition education, case management to address immediate daily needs and dental and vision care. BGCN requests your support to make our 5th annual 5K to Wellness a success!

When you race with us, you will get cool stuff, too! You will receive a t-shirt and a 5K run/walk finisher medal. The race will take place on a USATF-certified course and is sanctioned.

Age Group Awards (M&F Overall Top 3, 15 & under, 16 -19, 20 - 29, 30 - 39, 40 - 49, 50 - 59, 60 - 69, 70+ )

Join us, as we would love to take a 5K run/walk to Wellness with you!

Parking Information

There is parking located at the Cherry Blossom Welcome Center. Additional free parking is available at a side parking lot at 987-1051 Franklin Ave, Newark, NJ 07107. There is a path from this lot leading into the park. You must cross the street toward the Cherry Blossom Welcome Center (a landmark near the start of the race).