2 fun run events in Madison, New Jersey

The 23rd annual Madison MEF 5K Race will be held on Sunday, May 3, 2026. We are excited to have a NEW COURSE this year, which will start on the Madison High School (MHS) track, go through the Madison Recreation Complex (MRC), and include a short trail section around the Madison Community Garden. The new course will showcase the updated MHS track and turf field, the new MRC solar panels, and other recent improvements to our high school and grounds!

Register by April 7th to ensure you have a chance to order a t-shirt!

Race Day Registration will be available.

Packet Pickup - Friday 5/1 and Saturday 5/2 at Alfred's Sport Shop (32 Main Street, Madison, NJ) and Sunday before the race at Madison High School.

Parking at Madison High School (170 Ridgedale Avenue) in the tennis court lot will be accessible until approximately 8:40 AM. There will be no parking at the MRC (Madison Recreation Complex).

Race Times are 9:00am (5K), 10:00am (Kids Fun Runs at MHS Track).

Proceeds from this event will support teacher-initiated grants at all five Madison public schools.

*Please note that it may be difficult to bring strollers on the trail portion of the course. Trail running shoes are not needed.

*The MEF will cover the registration fee for students and families with financial need. For more information, please contact the student’s principal. All requests will be kept confidential.

We have 2 events to register and some combo packages:

1. 5K Run/Walk Race for all ages. Race starts at 9am. $45; 18 years old and under is $35

2. Kids Fun Run for kids 10 and under only. Race starts at 10:00am. $25

3. Kids 2 Race Package 5K + Kids Fun Run for kids 10 and under only - Best Deal! Entry for both the 5K (9am) and the Kids Fun Run (10am): $40

4. Family Pricing (Multi-Person Pricing) is also available for 4-6 registrants at $135. This can be a combination of the 5K, Kids Fun Run. This will be effective once more than 3 participants have been added.

For more information, go to www.mefnj.org/madison-5k/