9 running events in Vineland, New Jersey

Vineland's season opener and the fastest 5 Miler in NJ! Start your race season with a personal best

The 5K is fast, flat, and perfect for young runners or beginners

Hot breakfast included with all race registrations

Awards to the top M/F Overall and in age groups: 10U, 11-14, 15-19, and 10 year AG up to 70+

Bonus prizes if you beat your breakfast to the finish line! Can you run faster than Mr. Pancake? What about Mrs. Egg or Kid Bacon? More details to come.

Schedule

8:00 - Check-in & Registration Opens

9:00 - 5K & 5 Miler start

10:00 - Awards

CREDIT/DEBIT PAYMENTS FOR RACE DAY REGISTRATION PREFERRED. WE WILL NOT MAKE CANGE IF PAYING CASH - PLEASE PAY EXACT

CHARITY PARTNER

Proceeds and donations from this race benefit the Vineland Police Athletic League (PAL). With the mission of fostering good relations between the city's youth and police force, the PAL offers various recreation programs including basketball, karate, and more. In 2026, the PAL partnered with the Vineland Youth Running Club to add a winter strength and conditioning program, and a number of PAL and VYRC members will be running in their first race at this years Breakfast Chase.

Come join us for a fun and relaxed 5k run and 1Mile walk in the heart of South Jersey's farmland. Our course winds through a rural landscape and is USATF certified (NJ0700WB). All proceeds benefit Aaron's Fund, Inc, which supports local scholarships and charities in the Vineland area in honor of Aaron Ploch.

• Awards in 5K to the top 3 M/F Overall and in Age Groups: 10U, 11-14, 15-19, and 10 year AG up to 70+

• Walkers welcome, must be registered and stand behind 5K runners. Dogs welcome to walk their owners in the 1 Mile Event

• Register by March 28 to be guaranteed a race shirt*

Family Pricing

Register up to 5 people at a time for a flat rate of $40 for the 5K

Register up to 5 people at a time for a flat rate of $30 for the 1M

5K Team Pricing

Open to corporate and school groups, clubs, and families. Once your team reaches 3 members, the price per member is only $15 (members 1-3 will receive $5 back after member #4 registers). The largest team(s) will be recognized at the awards ceremony.

Powered by Second Capital Running

Entertainment provided by BME Event Group

This is our second Running on Kindness 5K for Autism Awareness.

Although the event is hosted at Pilla Middle School, all district schools and our community have come together to create this special event to spread awareness and promote acceptance.

All proceeds will be returned to our community and benefit Pilla Project Unity (a club dedicated to creating social interactions among students of all abilities while giving back to the community), Educators 4 Autism (a local nonprofit organization), and Project Lifesaver (providing local children with GPS tracking devices).

The entire race take place on the grounds of Pilla Middle School. The terrain is mostly paved surfaces but also includes grassy and dirt areas in the field behind the school. The course is jogging stroller friendly as long as it can handle the terrain mentioned above.

Register for the 5K by 3/29 and run away with a race tee and finisher medal!

Register for the 1-mile by 3/29 and receive a race tee!

Awards will be given for the 5K to the top 3 Overall Male and Female Finishers as well as the top 3 Students (under 18 years old).

Packet pick-up will take place on race morning starting at 8am.

The race will be held rain or shine.

The Vineland Youth Running Club (VYRC) is for children in the Greater Vineland Area ages 7-14 interested in recreational and competitive running.

No experience is necessary, but like any sport, your child must be willing to listen, learn, and commit to putting in the work required to develop the proper skills. The mile is our chosen benchmark for progress and we believe that if a kid can get to the point of being able to run 1 mile consistently and comfortably, they can progress relatively quickly from there in both speed and endurance if they choose to. Starting with the very first day of club and every day after that, your child will run/walk at least a mile (excluding meets).

Practices will be on Monday and Wednesday nights 5:30-6:30 pm, along with 5 meets in place of practice on Wednesday nights. Information on additional competitive events will be provided as we learn more.

Spring: April 20-June 10 Fall: September 21-October 28

Individual Spring/Fall Membership: $75 Full Year Membership: $120

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The Vineland Grand Prix is South Jerseys only free race series. This series is family friendly, beginner friendly, and welcomes all paces. This series is a long-standing summer tradition in the city of Vineland.

Weekly 5K races every Wednesday Night from July 10th to August 7th at Vineland's hidden Cross Country gem - Campanella Park. Sponsored by the City of Vineland Recreation Department and produced by Second Capital Running, these are chip-timed races with individual results each week as well as overall results for the full series.

• Registration is 100% free and includes all 5 nights of the series. No need to sign up again.

• Walkup Registration will be available every night from 6:00 to 6:50. Races start at 7:00 pm sharp.

• Runners must compete in all 5 races to qualify for awards