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May 31, 2026
9AM Start - Rain or Shine

Veterans Plaza
Harrison Ave, NJ

AMENITIES

• LIVE / text / email results
• FREE finish line photos
• Personalized bib if registered 3 weeks in advance
• Race T-Shirt Included
• All participants will receive a commemorative finisher medal
• DJ Music 
• Post-Race Yoga Session 
• Massage / Recovery Station 
• Photo opportunities 
• Community gathering 

AWARDS

• Top 3 M/F Receive Trophies
• Age Group Awards – Top 3 Male & Female: 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+

BIB PICKUP

Early: May 30th at CKO Kickboxing - 1100 Frank E. Rodgers Blvd, Harrison, NJ from 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM

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

The Harrison Community 5K course is a scenic route through the Town of Harrison and West Hudson Park featuring a combination of flat sections and moderate inclines.

Course Highlights

✔ Professional Chip Timing by Elitefeats
✔ Official Finisher Medal for all running participants
✔ Water Stations Along the Course
✔ Community Celebration Atmosphere
✔ Official Race Photos
✔ Recovery Zone After the Race

Water Stations

• Start/Finish Area
• Mid-course water station

Parking Information
Free public parking will be available near the event area. Additional street parking may also be available nearby.

Please arrive early, as parking may become limited closer to race time.

We encourage participants to carpool whenever possible.

Public Transportation
We strongly encourage participants and spectators to use public transportation.

By Train: Take the PATH Train to Harrison Station.

The start/finish area is within walking distance from the station.

MORE ABOUT THE EVENT

Purpose Runners Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting community wellness, active lifestyles, and charitable initiatives through running events. 

Programs supported include: 

• Youth and community programs
• Charity partnerships
• Local outreach initiatives

Through community races and events, the foundation aims to bring people together while supporting meaningful causes.

QUESTIONS

[email protected]

RESULTS & PHOTOS

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