7 walking events in Morris County, New Jersey

SPRING STAMPEDE:

Join The Educational Foundation of the Chesters for this year's Spring Stampede. The Ed Foundation will be hosting the race on Saturday, April 18th. Register by March 13 to take advantage of the discounted rate and to secure your race t-shirt! Early registration fee is $35.00 for the 5K and $15.00 per individual for the fun run (children under 4 are free). Prices increase to $45.00 for the 5K and $25.00 per individual for the fun run after March 13. All early registrants are guaranteed a race shirt and anyone who registers after will receive one subject to availability. Each racer will also have the chance to enter to win one of the raffles that have been generously donated. In addition to the top 3 winners of the race, all 5K racers will receive a participant medal!

COLOR FUN RUN:

Get ready for the most colorful fun-filled day this year at the Spring Stampede Fun Run! Kids and/or families will have a chance to run through a one-mile course while being doused with all the colors of the rainbow. PLEASE NOTE: Any child under the age of 10 must be accompanied by a registered adult. Anyone who participates in the fun run must be registered to do so.

Please feel free to stay for post color fun run ice cream generously sponsored by our platinum sponsor, Meadowbrook Country Day Camp!

nourish.NJ invites you to join us for the 2026 Hunger Walk & 5K Run, a community event dedicated to fighting hunger in Morris County. This fun-filled day will feature music, delicious food trucks, and interactive activities focused on local hunger and poverty. Everyone is welcome!

Hunger Run 5k Race Details: nourish.NJ's certified cross country 5K, professionally timed run is open to runners of all levels! Results will be posted immediately after the race with awards for the top 2 female and male runners. Bring your family and friends to cheer you on and stay for the Hunger Walk community event that follows!

About nourish.NJ: nourish.NJ creates lasting solutions to the problems of hunger, homelessness and poverty. We offer fresh and healthy food, housing assistance, work readiness, financial stability and social services throughout the year in a warm, safe and caring environment, free of charge, no questions asked. Funds raised from Hunger Walk & 5K Run 2026 will go directly towards supporting nourish.NJ's mission. Learn more at nourishnj.org.

Want to walk instead? Click here to register for Hunger Walk

Join us for the 36th Annual Pleasant Valley Twilight Challenge 5K Race on Sunday, June 7th! This community favorite features a 5K Race, 1-Mile Health Walk, and the Kid’s Lollipop Loop - something for all ages and fitness levels.

In celebration of America’s 250th Anniversary, we’re inviting everyone to wear red, white, and blue as we run, walk, and cheer together!

Bring your friends, family, and neighbors for an evening of fitness, fun, and community spirit. Best of all, all proceeds support the Bernards Township Municipal Alliance and Youth Services Commission, helping fund important prevention and youth programs in our community.

Run, walk, celebrate...and make every step count!

DATE: Sunday, June 7, 2026

LOCATION: The race takes place at beautiful Pleasant Valley Park located at 3405 Valley Road, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920. Race begins in Parking Lot 2.

RACE FEES:

5K Race Early Bird Registration by 4/26 - $20

5K Race Pre-Registration until 6/6 - $30

5K Race Same Day Registration - $35

1 Mile Health Walk Registration - Pre-Registration and Same Day - $15

Kid's Lollipop Loop: FREE

T-shirts and race bags guaranteed to pre-registered 5K Runners and Health Walkers while supplies last. Shirt sizes are not guaranteed to those registering after May 8th.

GENERAL INFORMATION: Packet pick up and Same Day Registration takes place 4:00 - 5:30 pm in Parking Lot 2. Please park in Lots 3 or 4 on Race Day.

T-shirts and race bags available to Same Day 5K Runners while supplies last.

1 MILE HEALTH WALK: Starts at 5:30 pm. Led by the Somerset Hills YMCA. Take an invigorating walk through Pleasant Valley Park and be back in time to cheer on the 5K runners!

5K RACE: Starts at 6:00 PM. Two cross-country loops around the park. Combination of woodchip, grass, and road. Aid stations at midpoint and finish. Chip timing, clocks on the course, race results, and optional text message results provided by Compuscore. Pre-Race Warm Up by Athletifreak.

KID'S LOLLIPOP LOOP: Starts at 6:45 PM. Sponsored by Athletifreak. FREE! For kids of all ages - a fun loop over a grassy field. Everyone's a winner!

AWARDS: Starts at 7:00 PM or at the conclusion of the 5K Race. All runners must be off the course for the Awards to take place. Co-sponsored by Athletifreak.

Prizes will be awarded to Top Overall Male and Female and top three runners in each age group: 14 and under, 15-19 and then in 10 year increments up to 80 and over. No duplicate awards.

Enjoy live music by Mama's Stew and light refreshments at the finish. Post-race stretch with the Somerset Hills YMCA.

Sponsorship information is available - please email [email protected] for more information.

T-shirt sizes are subject to availability for Pre-Registration and Same Day Registration. Pre-Registrations will be accepted until 6/6/26 by dropping off at the Bernards Township Health Department, via USPS mail or on RunSignUp.com. No refunds or rain dates.

The 3rd Annual Mountain Lakes Volunteer Fire Department "Fired Up for the 4th 5K Run” will be held June 20th! Whether you're a seasoned runner or just looking for a leisurely stroll, this 5K is the perfect way to kick off summer. Runners, runners with strollers, walker, and kids are all welcome. We've got a day packed with excitement. Discounted entry fees for fire, police, and EMS entrants. Awards will be given to the fastest male and female firefighters, police, EMS, and runners overall as well as to age group winners.

Proceeds from the event will help the Mountain Lakes Fire Department better protect the Mountain Lakes community and our firefighters. Your entry fees will enable the Department to purchase new firefighting and safety equipment and enhance training. Follow the MLVFD on Instagram @mtnlakesvolfd, Facebook, or visit our website at www.MLVFD.com for updates.

MLVFD Fired Up for the 4th 5K

Saint Catherine of Siena Parking Lot | 10 N Pocono Road | Saturday, June 28th

9:00 am | Start @ West Shore Road, Mountain Lakes, NJ 07046

Limited parking available at St. Catherine of Siena Church, 10 North Pocono Road, Mountain Lakes, NJ 07046. On-street parking will be available on Pocono Road and West Shore Road and other nearby neighborhood streets off of West Shore Road (Roberts Drive, Arden Road) DO NOT PARK ON EAST SHORE ROAD, NORTH CRANE, OR CRANE, as these roads are part of the 5K course route.

All pre- and post-race activities will take place at the far end of the parking lot. Day of race registration, day of race bib and t-shirt (if you registered before the t-shirt deadline) pickup, music, refreshments, firefighting demonstrations, the awards ceremony and award pickup will take place in the parking lot at St. Catherine's. Approximately 5-10 minutes before the start of the race, we will proceed as a group over to the start line on East Shore Road, where the race will begin and end.