5K participants 12 & under receive $5 off!
Join us for the 6th Annual Waves of Education 5K & Family Fun Festival—a family-friendly race and celebration of community, education, and fun!
Run or walk our beautiful, fast course through Oak Ridge Park while supporting educational opportunities for children in Uganda. Whether you're racing for a personal best or enjoying a leisurely walk with family and friends, there's something for everyone.
This is a fun run, with timing provided for the first 20 finishers only. Awards will be presented to the top 3 finishers (male and female).
Make a day of it with activities for the whole family, including Kids aged based races, pre-race yoga stretch, raffles, prizes, a magician, face painting, caricatures, lawn games, and so much more. Stick around after the race to enjoy delicious food, entertainment, and our Family Fun Festival!
Every registration helps provide quality education and brighter futures for children through Waves of Education.
Oct 04, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
09:00
$30.00
Oct 04, 2026
Distance — 3 Miles
Type — Running
09:00
$30.00
Oct 04, 2026
Distance — Family Fun Only (Children 12 & Under)
Type — Running
09:00
$15.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for October in Clark.
Learn more about the host city, Clark.
Clark is a city in Union County, New Jersey. It is a suburban town of around 16,000 (2019) that is 13 miles from Newark.
Read more launchOfficial finishing times from previous editions of Waves of Education 6th Annual 5k Run/Walk & Family Fun.
| Place | Name | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | Evan Martin | — | |
| 🥈 | Ken Harry | — | |
| 🥉 | jennifer amaro | — | |
| 4 | Scott Lederman | — | |
| 5 | Richard Henderson | — | |
| 6 | George Harry | — | |
| 7 | Kara Harry | — |
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