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May 30, 2026
9AM Start

Newark Riverfront Park - Orange Sticks
727 Raymond Blvd, Newark, NJ 07105


AMENITIES

  • LIVE race results (text & email)
  • Chip timing
  • Personalized bib (for registrations 3+ weeks in advance)
  • Finisher medal for all participants
  • 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

AWARDS

  • Top 3 Overall M/F

Age Group Online Recongnition
M/F categories: 12 & under, 13–19, 20–29, 30–39, 40–49, 50–59, 60–69, 70+


BIB PICKUP

Early Pickup: 
Friday May 29th at Boi Na Brasa Restaurant
1 Merchant St, Newark, NJ 07105
Time: 6:00 PM 8:00 PM

Race Day: 
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 Spring Insight 5K course is a partial flat with some minor hills and scenic route entirely inside Newark Riverfront Park trails.

Course Highlights:
Two loops inside Riverfront Park
No street routing
Water stations available
Professional chip timing by Elitefeats
Finisher medal for all Runners participants not walkers.
Recovery area after the race

Water Stations:
Start/Finish Area
Mid-course water station

 

Parking Information
Official event parking is available near Brill Street Park Entrance, approximately a short walk from the start/finish area.

Additional parking may be available:
Riverfront Park parking lot
Street parking nearby
Around the Riverbank Sports Complex area

Parking is free and open to the public. Please arrive early, as spaces are limited.


Public Transportation
We encourage participants to use public transportation whenever possible.

By Train: Take NJ TRANSIT or PATH Train to Newark Penn Station.

From Newark Penn Station, the park is a short walk or rideshare away.


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 

7 months, 26 days, 15 hours, 53 minutes and 13 seconds

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