4 running events in Edison, New Jersey

Miles for Minds 5K

Run. Walk. Roll.

Sunday, July 26, 2026

Roosevelt Park, Edison, NJ

Miles for Minds 5K is a family-friendly event that is fun for all ages. Whether you are looking to participate in your first 5K or you are a seasoned runner, our USATF sanctioned, timed race is appropriate for all skill levels. However, if you are looking for a lighter pace, there is also a 1-mile Walk & Roll Fun Run around Roosevelt Park's lake prior to the start of the official 5K race.

Pre-Registration: $30 This registration type is for runners who would like to compete in the USATF certified and timed 5K. Includes official runner bib, t-shirt and refreshments.

**Registration after Monday, July 20: $35

Walk & Roll Fun Run registration: $20 This registration type is for walkers, rollers and attendees looking to participate in the 1 mile fun run. Includes t-shirt and refreshments. Walk & Roll Registrants will not be timed or scored competitively and will not be eligible for race awards.

You can also register in person on race day from 7:30 am - 9:00 am

T-shirts are not guaranteed. Register early!

Sponsorship Opportunities:

Proceeds from the event will support the JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute at JFK University Medical Center. From our world-renowned Center for Brain Injuries to life-saving programs such as Stroke and Cardiac Rehabilitation, funds raised will be used to advance patient care across our full spectrum of rehabilitation services by helping to support equipment, research, staff training and facility upgrades. For additional information please visit GiveHMH.org/JFKM4M.

Fundraising Incentives:

Top Individual Fundraiser ($2,000+): Miles for Minds 2026 race medal, inclusion in post-race email to all participants as top individual fundraiser

Top Fundraising Team ($3,000+): Inclusion in post-race email to all participants as top fundraising team

Questions about fundraising? Contact [email protected]

We encourage participants to create a fundraising page after registering. Click 'BECOME A FUNDRAISER' at the top of this page to get started. Fundraising pages will stay open leading up to the race, closing on August 1. Fundraising participants are eligible to receive incentives, which will be mailed out after the race to the address you provided in your registration.

Race Day Schedule:

7:30 a.m. - On-site registration opens

8:30 a.m. - Walk & Roll Fun Run begins

9:00 a.m. - 5K race begins

Awards Ceremony to immediately follow race finish.

Awards:

Top 3 Overall Male & Female

Top 3 Male & Female in each of the following age groups:

Age Groups: 14 and under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+

Miscellaneous:

• Race scoring and timing provided by CompuScore.

• USATF Certified Course and Sanctioned Race Course Description: Park loop on roads. Scenic, wooded, shaded and lakeside.

• Course traffic controlled and marshaled. Emergency medical technicians on-site.

• Baby strollers, bicycles, pets, skates,and roller blades are prohibited in the 5K race.

• Water will be available at the start, on the course and at the finish.

Freezing Cold Hash FCH is back to Edison!

Jan. 7, 2023 5 Mile Eagle Trail Run and 2 mile Turkey Group Run Sat. Jan. 7, 2023 10:17am

Location: Back to Edison, NJ!

For registered, an email will be sent with secret start location.

POTENTIAL EXCITING DANGERS / CHALLENGES

• Get bitten by starving animals - Touch 29,000 Volts of Electricity

• Cut your leg on sharp branches - Slip on ice & break bones

• Slip on snow and break arm

• Run into tree branches, poke eye out - Angry deer with huge antlers

• Fall into marsh - Exploding gas pipelines

• Giant Sticker bushes - Slide off mud cliffs

• Get hit in head with cement - Bad drivers from New York

• Crawl under barbed wire who don’t speak English

Plus super pissed off hunters angry that the hashers are on their land and scared away the deer. [Possible nudity]

Only $20.23 Register online at

https://runsignup.com/Race/NJ/NorthBrunswick/SecretMysteryRun

$30.00 DAY OF EVENT. Volunteer receive free beer and goodies.

Fun info at https://www.facebook.com/groups/209947749037775

Please bring a can food donation for St. Matthews Edison Food Bank

Post Run Party held at secret location to be emailed to pre-registered. A fun time is guaranteed! You must be over 21 years old to participate. No times are recorded. A sense a humor is a must. Prizes & giveaways at the post race social. You don’t even need to run to participate.

If you are unable to run you can volunteer. Volunteers receive free beer, Pirate sling bag and skull bandanna. If you wish to volunteer call Kenneth Vercammen Esq. at 732-261-4005 or email [email protected]

http://www.njlaws.com/FREEZING_COLD_HASH_RUN.html

Trail set by “hare” The Senator Ken Vercammen (The runner in the red, white & blue flag shorts Captain America) Look for the Hash skull banner at the start. Sponsored by the Rumson Hash House Harriers, founders of the Cheesequake Hashathon

Waiver of Injury: I hash for fun and admit if I get hurt it’s my own fault. I recognize that no one has insurance and agree not to file any type of claim or lawsuit ever.

Event details and schedule

Freezing Cold Hash FCH is back to Edison!

Jan. 7, 2023 5 Mile Eagle Trail Run and 2 mile Turkey Group Run Sat. Jan. 7, 2023 10:17am

Location: Back to Edison, NJ!

For registered, an email will be sent with secret start location.

POTENTIAL EXCITING DANGERS / CHALLENGES

• Get bitten by starving animals - Touch 29,000 Volts of Electricity

• Cut your leg on sharp branches - Slip on ice & break bones

• Slip on snow and break arm

• Run into tree branches, poke eye out - Angry deer with huge antlers

• Fall into marsh - Exploding gas pipelines

• Giant Sticker bushes - Slide off mud cliffs

• Get hit in head with cement - Bad drivers from New York

• Crawl under barbed wire who don’t speak English

Plus super pissed off hunters angry that the hashers are on their land and scared away the deer. [Possible nudity]

Only $20.23 Register online at

https://runsignup.com/Race/NJ/NorthBrunswick/SecretMysteryRun

$30.00 DAY OF EVENT. Volunteer receive free beer and goodies.

Fun info at https://www.facebook.com/groups/209947749037775

Please bring a can food donation for St. Matthews Edison Food Bank

Post Run Party held at secret location to be emailed to pre-registered. A fun time is guaranteed! You must be over 21 years old to participate. No times are recorded. A sense a humor is a must. Prizes & giveaways at the post race social. You don’t even need to run to participate.

If you are unable to run you can volunteer. Volunteers receive free beer, Pirate sling bag and skull bandanna. If you wish to volunteer call Kenneth Vercammen Esq. at 732-261-4005 or email [email protected]

http://www.njlaws.com/FREEZING_COLD_HASH_RUN.html

Trail set by “hare” The Senator Ken Vercammen (The runner in the red, white & blue flag shorts Captain America) Look for the Hash skull banner at the start. Sponsored by the Rumson Hash House Harriers, founders of the Cheesequake Hashathon

Waiver of Injury: I hash for fun and admit if I get hurt it’s my own fault. I recognize that no one has insurance and agree not to file any type of claim or lawsuit ever.