
From the Organizer
2026 EVENT SPECIAL: We will have special programming, games and activities to help commemorate America's 250th Birthday!
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
ENTRY FEES
5K Race $35 - Includes T-Shirt
150 CAP on Live 5K
AWARDS
-1st, 2nd, 3rd Overall (M & F) in several age groups (every ten years)
-Age Group
KIDS FUN RUN
Join us for the annual fun run at the Patriot's Race. There will be obstacle course bounce houses and other fun tasks for children to complete along the race pathway!
This will be fun for children of all ages. There will be heats for children ages 3-4 through age 10.
All participants will receive a medal and free ice cream after the race. Participants will also be allowed to enjoy the bounce houses after the race concludes until 11:30am. All non-participants will have to purchase a wristband at $5 per wristband.
Register for the kids fun run for $25 at https://secure.rec1.com/NJ/mendham-township-nj/catalog?filter=c2VhcmNoPTQzMDQxNDI=
WHO BENEFITS?
The Mendham Patriot 5K Race benefits college scholarships, recreation programs, and local charities.
Funding for recreational programs and events is dependent on this event. The Patriots' Race serves as the Recreation Department's largest event of the year. With funding provided by the Township Budget minimal for programs, events and Brookside Beach - this is your chance to support Mendham Township Recreation!
VOLUNTEER or SPONSORSHIP INFORMATION
Contact Recreation Director, David Guida at 973-543-4555 x222 or dguida@mendhamtownship.org/
To view sponsorship information:
Mintueman Sponsor: https://secure.rec1.com/NJ/mendham-township-nj/catalog?filter=c2VhcmNoPTQyMjI5MjM=
Fun Run Sponsor: https://secure.rec1.com/NJ/mendham-township-nj/catalog?filter=c2VhcmNoPTQyMjI5MjA=
Patriots Sponsor: https://secure.rec1.com/NJ/mendham-township-nj/catalog?filter=c2VhcmNoPTQyMjI5MjI=
Contributor Sponsor: https://secure.rec1.com/NJ/mendham-township-nj/catalog?filter=c2VhcmNoPTQyMjI5MjY=
Family Sponsor: https://secure.rec1.com/NJ/mendham-township-nj/catalog?filter=c2VhcmNoPTQyMjI5Mjg=
Distances & Pricing
Race Location
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Coming Up
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Mendham's 2026 Annual Patriot's Race 5K
Jun 13, 2026