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October 11, 2026
9AM Start - Rain or Shine

Nomahegan Park
Cranford, NJ

AMENITIES

• LIVE race results (text & email)
• Chip timing
• Personalized bib (for registrations 3+weeks in advance)
• Finisher medal for all runners
• Marked course + water stations
• Live DJ & high-energy music experience 
• Post-run social & networking experience 
• Wellness recovery station
• FREE professional race photos
• Sponsor gifts & giveaways

FREE COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES

✔️ Walk participation (FREE)

✔️ Kids Run and fun activities FREE)

CAUSE & IMPACT

This event supports Autism Awareness.

Every registration directly contributes to making a difference.

EVENT SHIRTS

LIMITED FREE EVENT SHIRT

Event shirt will be FREE for all registrations through August 5.

Non-guaranteed T-shirts on race day.

We have a special Collection Edition Event Shirt available for purchase during registration.

Collection Edition Shirts are only available for a limited time online.

AWARDS

• 🏆 Top 3 Male & Female – Trophy
• Age Group Awards – 15-19, 20-29, 30-39,40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+

BIB PICKUP

Early: October 10, from 3:00 to 5:00 PM at Beira Mar Restaurant - 18 Dawning Street, Newark, NJ 07105

Day of: See event staff starting 1 hour before the event. 

Register 3 weeks in advance for a personalized bib. Bib number required for pickup; use Self Lookup or Bib Lookup if needed. Last-minute registrants (within 24 hours) will receive their bib number by text within 90 seconds.

COURSE

MORE ABOUT THE EVENT

Join us for a crisp autumn morning at Nomahegan Park in Cranford, NJ, for a 5K run and walk surrounded by fall color and community energy. Date Sunday, October 11th,2026, race starts at 9 a.m. Day before Pre Bib pickup and race morning pick up from 8 to 8:45 on site. Registration includes an official race shirt for first 100 registration or while supplies last, additional guaranteed special edition shirts available for purchase, custom name on bib, the third collectible interlocking finisher medal in the Four Seasons series, professional chip timing by Elitefeats, free photos, DJ music, and post race refreshments. Awards for the top3 overall male and female finishers plus age group awards. The course winds through scenic Nomahegan Park with a fast, flat route that’s great for all levels. Free parking is available throughout the park. The event is rain or shine and is nonrefundable. This race supports Autism programs in partnership with Purpose Runners Foundation and its mission to promote health and community engagement through running and wellness programs. Pack all four interlocking medals by completing the Four Seasons Run Series. Hosted by Purpose Runners Foundation in partnership with Insight Run Club.

ABOUT FOUR SEASONS RUN SERIES

The Four Seasons Run Series is a year-round running experience made up of four signature races, each representing a season and supporting a meaningful community cause. Organized by Purpose Runners Foundation and Insight Run Club, it brings together the community to promote: Health & wellness, Community engagement, Youth and children’s programs and Charitable impact through sport.

Each race includes:

• A unique interlocking medal
• A different course experience
• A purpose-driven charity mission

Run all four races.

Collect all medals.

Build your mandala.

Missed the Spring or Summer Race?

Don’t worry, you can still complete your collection by running virtually! Just register for virtual missed event, run virtually in your favorite place, pace and condition, send us a proof print from strava or other app then collect your medal on site in our next race from the series. 

QUESTIONS

Please email Flavio Souza: [email protected]

RESULTS & PHOTOS

• LIVE online / email text results and FREE video and same-day finish line pics
• Find miscellaneous photos on Facebook @elitefeats