3 events in Westfield, New Jersey

• Check-in begins at 8:00 AM and the race starts at 10:00 AM.

• The event is fully accessible and pet-friendly, but all pets must remain leashed at all times.

• This is a certified 5K with professional timing, all results will be posted immediately after the race.

• To guarantee your Nike Dri-Fit race themed shirt, please register by January 1, 2026; after that date, shirts will be available while supplies last.

• Giveaways include a race themed finisher medal and drawstring bag, available while supplies last.

• Trophy awards will be awarded to the top 3 overall male and female finishers.

• Age group medals will be awarded to the overall male and female finishers in each of the following 14 age groups: 12 & under, 13–15, 16–19, 20–24, 25–29, 30–34, 35–39, 40–44, 45–49, 50–54, 55–59, 60–64, 65–69 and 70 & over.

• This is a rain or shine event and all registration fees are non-refundable.

The 13th Annual Greta’s Run for Imagine will take place on Sunday, May 17, 2026, at Roosevelt Intermediate School in Westfield, New Jersey. This year’s event will feature a USATF-certified 5K race at 9:00AM, followed by a Kids Fun Run at 10:00AM and conclude with a Memory Walk at 10:30AM.

History of the Event

Greta’s Run was founded in 2012 in memory of Greta Schoenemann, a Westfield High School freshman who tragically died after sustaining injuries when a tree branch fell on her and her classmates during lunch. In 2019, Greta’s Run was proudly inherited by Imagine, A Center for Coping with Loss, and continues with the support of the Schoenemann family and the greater Westfield community. Each year, participants run in memory of Greta and the many loved ones our community has lost, helping to honor their stories and keep their legacies alive.

Last year, thanks to the incredible generosity of our community, Greta’s Run raised over $250,000—an extraordinary achievement that directly supported Imagine’s free programs and services. As the demand for grief support continues to grow, so does our commitment to meeting the needs of our community. This year, we hope to raise $300,000 to allow Imagine to open additional Nights of Support, ensuring that even more children, families, and community members have access to the care they need.

About Imagine

Imagine, located in both Mountainside and Newark, NJ, provides FREE, year-round peer grief support groups for children and families coping with the death of a parent, sibling, or child. According to a 2025 study conducted by the Childhood Bereavement Estimate Model, 151,000 children in New Jersey will experience the loss of a parent or sibling before the age of 18—a number that more than doubles to 365,000 by age 25. Our work focuses on transforming grief into resilience, empathy, and compassion, ensuring that young people grow up emotionally healthy and able to lead meaningful and productive lives. In addition to support groups at our two centers, Imagine offers grief education and training to schools, agencies, and workplaces, as well as on-site support following traumatic loss.

T-Shirt & Bib Pick Up

T-Shirt and Bib Pick Up will be available in advance of race day at Fleet Feet Westfield on:

Friday, May 15th: 4 - 7PM

Saturday, May 16th: 9* - 1PM. *Fleet Feet will be opening an hour early for T-Shirt and Bib Pick Up this year.

Shirts and bibs will also be available for pickup on the morning of the race beginning at 7:45 AM.

Please join us at Pier A in Hoboken on June 7, 2025 for the Hoboken Catholic Academy 14th Annual 5k Run/Walk and 1 Mile Kids Run! It will be flat and fast, so come on out and set a PR!!!!

We will also be hosting a Kids 1 mile race, currently scheduled to begin at 9:30 am.

Please note that there are separate signups for the general public and HCA students for both the 5K Kids and 1 Mile Kids races.

Timing will be gun time for all races. Updated timing will be provided periodically throughout the races.

There will be water on course and at the finish line.

Results will be posted at the race site and on this website as well later in the day.

Race packet pick up will be available at Hoboken Catholic Academy on Friday June 6, 2025 from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Location subject to change, please check back here for updates. There will also be race day sign up; however, timed results and race shirts are subject to availability.

You may authorize another person to pick up your packet.

Results will be posted and rankings will be based on gun time.

Categories for the awards:

1. Top 3 Overall Male 5K race finishers

2. Top 3 Overall Female 5K race finishers

HCA Family Awards:

1. Top 3 Overall HCA Boys – 5K kid’s race

2. Top 3 Overall HCA Girls – 5K kid’s race

3. Top HCA Boy – 1 mile race

4. Top HCA Girl – 1 mile race

No duplicates means you are only eligible for one award, if you place in multiple categories, you will be given the option to choose which category you wish to be honored in and the other category will roll down to the next best finisher.

The 5K is scheduled for an 8:00 am start time and the Kids 1 mile race is set to begin at approximately 9:30 am. Start times are subject to change.

There will be on-course volunteers to guide you along the course to ensure you’re going in the proper direction as well as to ensure your safety. EMS will be on scene for emergencies.

Note all times subject to change, so please check back here for the most up to date information.

We appreciate your continued support and cannot wait to see you this year!