
From the Organizer
The GR8FUL4LIFE 5K Run/Walk (aka G4L5K) is an event celebrating the beautiful blessing of life and the strong spirit of persistence and faith by which we overcome its many challenges. It invites the strivers, thrivers and survivors, who can relate to a story of resilience and determination in their respective journeys, to come together in the spirit of competition and camaraderie. More than just a race, it symbolizes gratitude and perseverance, aiming to inspire and uplift participants while fostering a sense of community and hope.
This fund-raising event is hosted by Open Heaven Musicfest, a 501c3 non-profit organization, with a dedicated mission to provide community outreach services. We aim to foster relationships and bring together the collaborative efforts of churches, local service agencies and complementary missions; utilizing shared resources to most effectively serve and infuse genuine hope into the lives of people across local communities. We are committed to holding family-friendly events, free to the public, that feature live faith-inspirational music. The annual events are divinely inspirational and are instrumental in promoting fellowship, new connections, healing and encouragement – ultimately, strengthening a sense of purpose and community.
Psalm 66:8-9 Give honor and thanks to God, O people and let all hear how great He is! He keeps us alive, and does not let our feet go out from under us.
Registration
• Early Bird Price - $30 + processing fees
• August 1st through race day - $35 + processing fees
Each registered participant will receive a race bib and t-shirt.
Shirt size will not be guaranteed if registered after August 25th.
Packet Pick-up:
Packets can be picked up starting at 7:30 am on the morning of the race at the race venue
Awards
• Top 3 male and top 3 female finishers
Events
Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A 7-day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
74°
Typical Low
52°
Chance of Rain
32%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Freehold-Marlboro, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
Elevation
104 ft
Nearest Airport
EWR
Newark Liberty International Airport · 27 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
Line up lodging and travel early to lock in your race weekend.
Race Location
Coming Up
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7 miles away
From Endurance Grid
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.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
GR8FUL4LIFE 5K Run/Walk
Sep 26, 2026