Join us for the 16th annual Highland Park NJ "Run in the Park" 5k race & Kids' Races on Sunday, May 3rd! Come take a run, walk, or stroll through the downtown and beautiful neighborhoods of Highland Park NJ for great cause. Race proceeds to benefit the Highland Park Public Schools PTOs.
The course, closed to traffic during the race, starts on North 5th Ave by the high school and then heads downhill towards New Brunswick for a fast first mile. The race then winds its way through the historic streets of Highland Park before finishing on the high school track at the Municipal Recreation Complex. There is a link to the course map further down this page. The event welcomes all participants including strollers, wheelchairs, and walkers.
Kids races will take place on the track after the 5k at approximately 10:00 AM on the track of the Municipal Recreation Complex.
5k Registration
$30 (+ RunSignUp fee) before 3/18, then $35 (+ RunSignUp fee) from 3/19 to 4/18, then $40 (+ RunSignUp fee) from 4/18 to 5/3. Race day registration will be $45.
$3 off for USATF members except race day registration.
5k participants will receive a t-shirt while supplies last. T-shirt size is not guaranteed for all registrants.
Kids Races
$12 (+ RunSignUp fee) before 4/18, then $14 (+ RunSignUp fee) from 4/18. $16 on race day (no additional fees)
Save time on race morning and pick up your HP5K race t-shirt and race bib early! Come to the HP Community Center (220 S. 6th Avenue) on Friday from 11 am - 5 pm, or Saturday from 10 am - 12 pm to pick it up. If you can't make it, you'll still be able to pick up on race morning from 7:45 - 8:45 am in the rear parking lot of the Highland Park High School off of N. Fifth Avenue if you need to!
We also hope to see you in downtown Highland Park after the 5K for the Spring Street Fair from 11:30 - 4:30 pm!
May 03, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
09:00
$30.00
May 03, 2026
Distance — Kids Races
Type — Running
10:00
$12.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for May in Highland Park.
The Borough of Highland Park is a charming residential community in Middlesex County, New Jersey. It lies between the county seat of New Brunswick and Edison Township and has an area of less than two square miles and a population of approximately 14,000 people (2019). It was first settled by Europeans in the 17th century but began to develop in the late 19th century.
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