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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!

We Want Ice Cream 5K — Duke Island Park

Ice Cream, You scream, We all scream for ICE CREAM!

Join Live Run Give LLC for the We Want Ice Cream 5K at the beautiful Duke Island Park. This fun and flavorful event invites runners, walkers, and dancers of all ages to enjoy 3.1 miles of flat, scenic park paths—then celebrate at the finish line with a delicious sweet treat!

Event Highlights:

Finisher’s Medal and Ice Cream included with registration

Vegan and dairy-free options available

Unique race shirt and themed finisher’s medal

Family-friendly fun with a competitive edge

Age group awards for top finishers

Bring your family and friends for a day filled with fitness, fun, and ice cream!

Come join us for a FREE 5k on 4th of July at East Jersey Old Town Village. This year we will be having a 5k to kick off our 4th of July celebrations. The run is on paved roads and paths. You will start at the village and run 2 loops of an out and back along Johnson drive which will be closed to traffic.

About East Jersey Old Town Village

This special historic village has delighted visitors with a glimpse into the past since its opening in 1978.

The Village features historic structures from the 1700s and 1800s, relocated to its site within Johnson Park. They represent different architecture styles found throughout Middlesex County’s Raritan Valley. The Village’s founder, Dr. Joseph Kler, and a group of local residents saved most of the buildings from demolition and transported them to the Village where they were reassembled and restored to reflect how they would have looked way back when. Join us for a run that will take you on a tour of the park.

*Race will be chip timed

**Race will be capped at 250 people

Race Day Schedule:

Parking/ Check In opens at 7:15

Race Starts at 8:30

Awards as soon as race finishes

Swag

• Awards for top 3 male and female overall

• Age group awards in 10 year catagories

• Finisher medals

• Race Shirt

• Free Race Photos

Join General George Washington, the Marquis de Lafayette, and Baron von Steuben for a commemoration of the feu de joie (fire of joy) that took place on the banks of the Raritan River on July 4th, 1778. The day begins with the inaugural Revolutionary Celebration Run. Register here for this free 5k and 1 Mile Fun Run and Walk in Johnson Park.

Bring a blanket or a chair and enjoy a concert of patriotic-themed music on the front lawn.

Listen to to 18th-century music and hear stories from General George Washington, the Marquis de Lafayette, and Baron von Steuben at the Indian Queen Tavern.

Lady Kettle Corn, The Craft Caffe, and The Mexi-Boys will serve up savory eats and sweet treats.

For your convenience, RIDE, the County’s shuttle service, will provide FREE, accessible, on-demand transportation between East Jersey Old Town Village and The Cornelius Low House. Park in one spot and experience multiple historic sites

Race is presented by Even Kiel Racing