President's Day 5K

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President's Day 5K runsignup.com
Date 14 Feb, 2027
Races 2 distances
Entry fee $30.00 – $40.00
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President's Day 5K

About the event

Kick off your spring racing season at the inaugural President's Day 5K, presented by the Montclair Art Museum! 

 When: Sunday, February 14th at 8:00 AM

Where: Montclair Art Museum: 3 South Mountain Ave Montclair, NJ

The Montclair Art Museum (MAM) is Northern New Jersey’s premier public arts institution, a civic anchor, and a vibrant cultural hub presenting dynamic exhibitions, public programs, studio art classes, group tours, and community partnerships that spark creativity, collaboration, and conversation. MAM was established in 1914 with significant collections of historical and contemporary American and Native American art. Today, the Museum maintains its commitment to emerging, underrepresented, and regional artists with a renowned collection of more than 14,000 works. The MAM School of Art welcomes all ages and abilities year-round for award-winning educational programming and accessibility initiatives, including classes, workshops, and camps. MAM is a gathering place and community catalyst that invites dialogue, empowers all voices, embraces creative expression, and fosters belonging, connection, and awe. 

The first 100 registered runners will receive a commemorative pair of Gloves!

Medals to all finishers!

Registered runners get a long-sleeve shirt! (sizing not guaranteed).

The Course: USATF Certified - Rolling but fast! Enjoy a scenic run through the picturesque streets of Montclair.

USATF Sanctioned Event.

Post Race refreshments!

 Valentine's Day Special: Grab your partner and compete for our special Fastest Couple Award! Register under Groups!

Awards:
Top 3 Male & Female Overall
Age Groups: 14 & under, 15–19, 20–29, and 5-year divisions from 30 to 85+. 

 Packet Pick-Up & Registration:
 Saturday, Feb 13 (10AM – 4PM): Fleet Feet Montclair (603 Bloomfield Ave)
 Race Day, Feb 14 (Starts at 7:00 AM): On-site at the Montclair Art Museum 3 South Mountain Ave


 

Races offered

14Feb

President's Day 5K

Running

Distance
5K
Start time
08:00
Entry fee
$40.00
14Feb

President's Day 5K - Kids 12 and Under

Running

Distance
5K
Start time
08:00
Entry fee
$30.00

Weather history

3-year monthly averages for February in Montclair.

Temperature-2.8° / 6.3°
Feels like-7.7° / 1.9°
Sunshine hours7h 7m
Rainfall2.2 mm
Snowfall0.7 cm
Wind11.4 km/h (Light breeze)
Humidity65.6%
Max UV indexModerate (3.0)
Sweat lossLow
Course conditionsFirm and slightly soft
Sunrise06:50
Sunset17:30

About Montclair

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Montclair is a township in Essex County in the U.S. state of New Jersey. Situated on the cliffs of the Watchung Mountains, Montclair is a commercial and cultural hub of North Jersey and a diverse bedroom community of New York City within the New York metropolitan area. The township is home to Montclair State University, the state's second-largest university.

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