10Oct
5K Run
Running
- Distance
- 3 Miles
- Start time
- 09:00
- Entry fee
- $30.00
Run for Liberty 5K
Jersey City,
New Jersey,
United States
Event took place
runsignup.com
Date
10 Oct, 2026
Races
2 distances
Entry fee
$25.00 – $30.00
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Website
Official website
Run for Liberty 5K
About the event
Run for Liberty 5K – Saturday, October 10, 2026
Lace up your running shoes and get ready for the annual Run for Liberty 5K—a community-driven event benefiting The Friends of Liberty State Park (FOLSP)!
Join us for a scenic 5K along the stunning waterfront of Liberty State Park. Whether you’re a seasoned runner, a casual walker, or just coming out to support, this event is for YOU!
Why Run?
Every step you take supports the preservation, improvement, and protection of Liberty State Park, ensuring it remains a free and open public green space for generations to enjoy. All proceeds go directly to FOLSP’s mission to keep LSP thriving!
What’s Included?
🏅 5K course along the Hudson River
⏱️ Official Chip Timing + Age Group Awards
👕 An official Run for Liberty race T-shirt
📸 Professional race photos
💧 Post-run snacks & recovery zone
Be Part of the Movement!
Liberty State Park exists today thanks to the passionate efforts of the community. Let’s continue that tradition—run, walk, or cheer, and be a voice for this incredible urban oasis!
📍 Sign up today and help protect the park we all love!
Visit www.folsp.org to learn more and stay updated on how you can help shape the future of Liberty State Park. Follow us on social media for race updates and park advocacy news!
Races offered
10Oct
5K Walk
Running
- Distance
- 3 Miles
- Start time
- 09:05
- Entry fee
- $25.00
Weather history
3-year monthly averages for October in Jersey City.
Temperature9.7° / 19.7°
Feels like7.1° / 17.0°
Sunshine hours8h 57m
Rainfall2.6 mm
Snowfall—
Wind11.4 km/h (Light breeze)
Humidity68.5%
Max UV indexModerate (4.0)
Sweat lossLow
Course conditionsFirm and slightly soft
Sunrise07:08
Sunset18:14
About Jersey City
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Jersey City is New Jersey's second-largest city. Jersey City sits in Hudson County in the northeastern section of the state, across the Hudson from its older and bigger cousin, New York City, and south of Hoboken. It is frequently referred to as New York’s “sixth borough”.
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