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2026 Hopewell Valley 5K and Fun Run

Name: 2026 Hopewell Valley 5K and Fun Run
Start: 2026-04-18
End: 2026-04-18
Location: Pennington, New Jersey

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Pennington, New Jersey, United States

calendar_today 18 Apr, 2026

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sell $23.39 – $34.09

About the Event

Usher in spring with a festive community celebration at the 2026 Hopewell Valley 5K and Fun Run on Saturday, April 18, 2026.

This family-friendly event, starting at Hopewell Valley Central High School, features a USATF-certified 5K run/walk and a 1-mile fun run on school grounds.

Your participation directly supports senior events for the HVCHS Class of 2027 and 2028, ensuring memorable experiences for local students while bringing the community together.

Wear your best spring-themed attire and enjoy a professionally organized race with generous sponsor support, awards for top finishers, and t-shirts for early registrants.

As a USATF-sanctioned event included in the Grand Prix Series, it attracts competitive runners while remaining welcoming to families and walkers of all paces.

Register before the early bird deadline to secure the best price and your commemorative shirt for a morning that blends athleticism, school spirit, and seasonal joy.

Lace up for a run that fills the streets of Pennington with cheer, camaraderie, and a shared commitment to supporting the next generation.

Join your neighbors for a Hopewell Valley tradition where every step fosters community pride and invests in the bright futures of local high school seniors.

Races Offered

1M Fun Run (8:45 AM Start Time)

Apr 18, 2026

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Distance — 1mi

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Type — Running

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08:45

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$23.39

5K Run (USATF Members Only) (9:30 AM Start)

Apr 18, 2026

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Distance — 5km

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Type — Running

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09:30

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$30.88

5K Run/Walk (9:30 AM Start Time)

Apr 18, 2026

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Distance — 5km

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Type — Running

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09:30

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$34.09

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for April in Pennington.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 7.2° / 18.3°

wb_sunny 3.5° / 15.1°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 12.7 /

water_drop 64.7%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 7.2° / 18.3°

wb_sunny 3.5° / 15.1°

air 12.7 km/h

water_drop 64.7%

About Pennington

Pennington is a borough in Mercer County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. The borough is located at the cross-roads between the Delaware Valley region to the southwest and the Raritan Valley region to the northeast. As of the 2020 United States census, the borough's population was 2,802, its highest decennial count ever and an increase of 217 (+8.4%) from the 2010 census count of 2,585, which in turn had reflected a decline of 111 (−4.1%) from the 2,696 counted in the 2000 census.