4 running, fun run, and walking events in Franklin Township, 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.

• 2026 Norwegian Foot March [runsignup.com]
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  Sat, Apr 11, 2026 at 6:00 AM

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  The Norwegian Foot March is a 18.6 Mile Ruck March/Run. To be conducted on April 11 2026 By Company Kilo 8 of the national society of Pershing rifles . This event is open to all Military Members to included Cadets. Retired Military Members and Some Civilians.

  18.6 Miles Run

  Franklin Township, New Jersey, 08873, United States
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• Run for the River [musconetcong.org] [Register at runsignup.com]
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  Sun, May 03, 2026 at 10:00 AM

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  4-Mile Run for the River

  Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 10:00 am (Walkers begin at 9:45 a.m.)

  Start/Finish: Franklin Township Fire Department Station 3

  Parking at 410 Old Main Street, Asbury, NJ 08802...

  4-Mile Run for the River

  Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 10:00 am (Walkers begin at 9:45 a.m.)

  Start/Finish: Franklin Township Fire Department Station 3

  Parking at 410 Old Main Street, Asbury, NJ 08802

  Participants will have the option to run or walk this course, which is a scenic loop that passes streams, pastures, historic buildings, and the beautiful Musconetcong River on a mostly flat course.

  Medals will be presented to the first 3 male and first 3 female runners in the following age categories: 14 & under, 15-20, 21-25, 26-30, 31-35, 36-40, 41-45, 46-50, 51-55, 56-60, 61-65, 65+, as well as best overall.

  The Run for the River is an annual fundraiser for the Musconetcong Watershed Association (MWA). MWA is a non-profit organization formed by residents of the Musconetcong Valley in 1992. Our mission is to protect and improve the Musconetcong River and its watershed resources through education and outreach programs to local schools, landowners, and municipal officials. In addition, MWA conducts river cleanups and stream bank restoration projects.

  Funds generated by the MWA Run for the River will be used to support the MWA education program, River Watcher program, hiking and paddling trips, River Talks, and more.

  Registration and more information can be found online at www.musconetcong.org/run-for-the-river or by emailing info@musconetcong.org. Those who register before April 18 will have the option to choose a commemorative short-sleeved t-shirt and will receive a free swag bag. You can also register on the race day from 8:30 am to 9:15 am. Walkers start at 9:45 am, and Runners start at 10:00 am, rain or shine.

  Register early! The price will increase to $40 on April 19th, 2026.

  4 Miles Run Walk

  410 Old Main Street, Franklin Township, New Jersey, 08802, United States
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• Tom O'Reilly Turkey Trot 5k [runsignup.com]
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  Sat, Nov 21, 2026 at 9:00 AM

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  Gobble Gobble again!

  Join us the last Saturday before Thanksgiving for our seventh annual "Tom O'Reilly Turkey Trot 5k," once again in November! Come run with us to celebrate Thanksgiving as we honor...

  Gobble Gobble again!

  Join us the last Saturday before Thanksgiving for our seventh annual "Tom O'Reilly Turkey Trot 5k," once again in November! Come run with us to celebrate Thanksgiving as we honor the memory of our race's namesake, Tom 'Dragon' O'Reilly.

  RACE DATE:

  Saturday, November 21st at 10am (rain, snow, or shine)

  LOCATION:

  Somerset County Park Commission's Colonial Park

  156 Mettlers Road

  Franklin Township

  Donations to the 'RVRR Scholarship Fund' in Tom's memory:

  Please visit our donations tab to donate if you're not signed up for the race. If you are signing up, you'll have a chance to donate at checkout.

  RACE RESULTS

  Click HERE for our crazy fast 2025 race results. Timing provided by Compuscore.

  RACE DAY SCHEDULE

  Race Day Registration/Packet Pick-up: 8:00 am - 9:45 am in Knob Hill Pavilion (Lot C)

  Pre-Race Day Packet Pickup: 3-7PM on November 20th at Road Runner Sports in North Brunswick (501 Shoppes Blvd, North Brunswick Township, NJ 08902)

  Start Time: 10:00am November 21st

  Parking: ONLY available in Lot B. Please enter from the Mettlers Rd. entrance to the park, especially if you are arriving after 8:30am. The main road in the park will be closed at 8:30 am as we prepare for the trot

  Registration Pricing:

  $25 Early Bird registration until August 31st, 11:59 pm

  $30 Registration from 9/1 until October 21st, 11:59pm

  $35 Registration from 10/22 until November 19, 11:59pm

  ($3 discount for RVRR/USATF members during pre-registration)

  $40 Race-day registration, no discounts

  Race Shirts: Register by 11:59pm on Saturday, November 1st to guarantee a race shirt. Shirts are NOT guaranteed to race day registrants or those who register after November 1st.

  Awards: Beginning at 10:45 am under the Knob Hill Pavilion.

  Awards will be given to the first, second and third overall male and female.

  Age group awards will be given to first, second and third place male/female finishers in the following categories: 15 and under, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80-89, 90 and over.

  Course: Flat & fast (and did we mention fun??). Race starts and ends in Colonial Park.

  Water Stops: There will be one water stop on the course.

  Post-race Refreshments: Bottled water/beverages and snacks will be provided post-race at Knob Hill Pavilion.

  New This Year - 1 Mile Fun Run!

  Fun Run Start Time: 9:00am November 21st

  Fun Run Registration Pricing:

  Kids 10 and under run free!

  Register for Both Events to get $10 - $15 off your Fun Run Registration!

  $20 Early Bird registration until August 31st, 11:59 pm

  $25 Registration from 9/1 until October 21st, 11:59pm

  $30 Registration from 10/22 until November 19, 11:59pm

  $35 Race-day registration

  Fun Run Awards and Giveaways:

  Fun Run registrants will not receive a race shirt, but will receive a participation medal.

  1 Miles 5k Fun Run Run

  Franklin Township, New Jersey, 08873, United States
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