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6 running, fun run, and walking events in Bloomfield, New Jersey

From big races to Saturday morning group runs—find running, fun run, and walking events and connect with the local endurance sports community.

  • Guess Your Mile: Presented by Profunctional Running [runsignup.com]

    Sat, Apr 04, 2026 at 9:00 AM

    Description

    Guess Your Mile

    Brookdale Park | Saturday, April 4 | 9:00 AM

    A fast, fun, no-frills community event where your instincts matter more than your watch.

    How It Works

    Before the race, each runner writes...

    Guess Your Mile

    Brookdale Park | Saturday, April 4 | 9:00 AM

    A fast, fun, no-frills community event where your instincts matter more than your watch.

    How It Works

    Before the race, each runner writes down their predicted mile time.

    You run one mile at Brookdale Park. Everyone starts together

    Your goal: finish as close as possible to your predicted time.

    No clocks. No splits. Just feel.

    Prize Breakdown

    All prize money is based on total registrations:

    šŸ„‡ 1st Place: 50% of the pot

    🄈 2nd Place: 30% of the pot

    šŸ„‰ 3rd Place: 20% of the pot

    Closest to your prediction wins—simple as that.

    Kids Race (FREE)

    400 meters

    Just another excuse to bring the family out for a fun morning at the park

    Why This Event?

    Super quick in-and-out morning run

    ā˜• Coffee & donuts?

    We’re planning to have them on hand—because every good run deserves a reward.

    Location

    šŸ“ Brookdale Park

    Start Time

    ā° 9:00 AM sharp

    1 Miles Run

    20 Bellevue Ave, Bloomfield, New Jersey, 07003, United States
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  • St. Cassian's 5K Race & Kids Fun Run [runsignup.com]

    Sat, Apr 18, 2026 at 9:00 AM

    Description

    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...

    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/

    1k 5k Fun Run Kids Run

    Watchung Avenue, Bloomfield, New Jersey, 07003, United States
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  • 2026 Geo Foundation 4th Annual 5K Run & 1 Mile Walk [runsignup.com]

    Sun, May 17, 2026 at 8:00 AM

    Description

    Join us for a day of togetherness, fun, and movement outdoors.

    8am Registration. 8:50am Welcome Ceremony. 9am Race Start.

    Closing Ceremony at around 9:45am.

    We are currently working on a USATF...

    Join us for a day of togetherness, fun, and movement outdoors.

    8am Registration. 8:50am Welcome Ceremony. 9am Race Start.

    Closing Ceremony at around 9:45am.

    We are currently working on a USATF sanction on our event. Please stay tuned for an update on our status.

    5K start and finish will be accurately marked and timed - which is roughly three laps around the park. Walkers will do one lap, runners will do all three.

    Awards for female and male, both groups:

    62+ (1st - 2nd - 3rd)

    51-61 (1st - 2nd - 3rd)

    40-50 (1st - 2nd - 3rd)

    29-39 (1st - 2nd - 3rd)

    22-28 (1st - 2nd - 3rd)

    17-21 (1st - 2nd - 3rd)

    14-16 (1st - 2nd - 3rd)

    11-13 (1st - 2nd - 3rd)

    • Special Awards for all participants 10 and Under

    We will have runners start their race first, followed by walkers. You have a choice to not be timed while registering, if you'd prefer to not be timed.

    We will have food and refreshments available at both the beginning and end of the event, including:

    • Bagels

    • Bananas

    • Oranges

    • Acai bowls (post-race)

    More about Geo Foundation and our cause:

    The Geo Foundation honors George "Geo" Batikha and the many youth and young adults who have been diagnosed with cancer. All proceeds will go towards our two programs:

    • Community Fund: Scholarships awarded across 5 high schools - Bloomfield, Glen Ridge, Montclair, and Wayne Hills & Valley. Each year, we bring these scholars together for lunches and dinners to learn from each other and develop alongside one another.

    • Family Assistance Fund: Funding provided to families who have a child going through cancer at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. St. Jude helps every youth patient with treatment, housing, and food along with one parent at no cost.

    Learn more at thegeofund.org

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    1 Miles 5k Run Walk

    Bloomfield, New Jersey, 07003, United States
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