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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.

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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/

Come out and support Spectrum for Living at our Michael B. Carpenter 5K, Walk & Doggie Dash, benefiting adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities! This exciting 5K event will take place at Overpeck Park (Ridgefield Park Area III), featuring a USATF Certified Course. Registration opens at 8:30 AM, with the race starting at 10:00 AM. Awards and lunch will follow around 11:00 AM.

The race kicks off near the amphitheater, where parking is available. If you’re coming from Challenger Road, the amphitheater and great lawn will be on your right.

Everyone is welcome to run, walk, or roll through the park with or without your dog. Just make sure your dog is leashed, up-to-date on vaccinations, and well-behaved with people and other dogs.

Pre-registration is encouraged, but day-of registration will also be available.

Sign up by April 2nd to guarantee your event t-shirt!

Take advantage of our Early-Bird Rate: $35 through April 2nd, 12:00 PM.

Day-of registration: $40, starting at 8:30 AM.

All Spectrum for Living Clients are free! Residential clients will be signed up through their Group Home. Community clients should contact Elizabeth Boyajian directly (eboyajian@spectrumforliving.org) to sign up.

Whether you’re a competitive or recreational runner, a seasoned or novice walker, or just looking to meet up, have fun, and do good, the annual BLOOMIN’ 5K Run/1 Mile Walk is for you! St. Peter’s Haven, a nonsectarian nonprofit and Clifton’s only food pantry and homeless family shelter will host BLOOMIN’ at 8:30 AM on April 26, 2026 with help from our “Run-To” partner, the Clifton Road Runners Club. http://www.cliftonroadrunners.com/

While the City of Clifton works on long-term solutions through a community-wide task force, proceeds from BLOOMIN’ will help St. Peter’s Haven to address more immediate needs, providing families and individuals in need with food and a pathway to greater independence and safe, stable housing. BLOOMIN’ will feature a USATF-NJ sanctioned/certified course with Grand Prix status, a dog and stroller friendly walk, music, food, and fun activities for kids.

It's a fast 5K course with a downhill finish. Cash prizes for overall best. Beat the fastest time of 14:57.3 (Men) or 19:42.5 (Women) for additional cash prize. The 1 Mile Walk is a comfortable 3 times around Main Memorial Pond. The Marketplace will have a DJ, Carb Station, Flower Station, Kids Activity Station and more.

Registration

Race day registration and packet pickup will open at 7:00am. Race day registration fee (5K and 1 Mile Walk): $45, Age 10 and under no charge to run/walk. There are no refunds for this race of any kind and the last date for deferrals was April 9. Packets can also be picked up at St. Peter's Haven at 380 Clifton Avenue in Clifton on Friday April 25th from 8 AM to 5PM and on Saturday, April 26th from 8 AM to 12 PM.

Those that register on race day are not guaranteed shirts.

The race will go on rain or shine.

Register early and save: Early Registration - $35 (till March 15); Registration - $40 (till April 24); Race Day Registration - $45. Invite family, friends, and co-workers to join the movement to end hunger and homelessness in Clifton! On-line registration ends on April 25. Credit cards are accepted on race day.