
From the Organizer
Start 2027 with a Bang — and a Little Sweat!
Kick off the new year in the best way possible — moving forward with friends, family, and your favorite four-legged running buddy!
The New Years 3 and 6 Miler run & Pup Strut/Walk is your chance to start fresh, have fun, and support an amazing cause… all before lunchtime!
And yes… nothing says “Happy New Year” like a delicious donut from Donut Time Cafe!
Whether you’re chasing a PR, shaking off the New Year’s Eve cobwebs, or simply enjoying a relaxed walk with your pup, this event is for YOU.
All ages, all paces, and all furry friends are welcome!
Registration Includes
• Entry into the 3 or 6 Mile run ot the 1 mile Pup Strut
• hoddie sweatshirt(guaranteed if registered by December 6)
• Awesome finisher medal and ribbon
– All finishers will receive a special one-of-a-kind MegaBite Runs medal
• A hot, fresh empanada from I & V Delights at the finish
• A delicious treat for your pup courtesy of Tater Bear Treats
Running for a Cause
Proceeds benefit Camp Quality NJ, a nonprofit providing year-round, cost-free programs that bring hope, resilience, and fun to children with cancer and their families.
Learn more: https://www.campqualityusa.org/camp/new-jersey/
Race Day Information
Location:
Enter the park through the Kuser Road entrance. There are multiple lots, but the Start/Finish area will be past the skate park near the covered pavilion.
Pre-Race Bib Pickup:
Sunday, 1 PM – 3 PM
Fleet Feet Princeton
If you can’t make bib pickup, you can pick it up race morning, starting at 9 AM at the Start/Finish line.
Race Start Time:
The race begins promptly at 11:00 AM.
Start your year strong — we can’t wait to celebrate with you and your pups!
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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Mendham's 2026 Annual Patriot's Race 5K
Annual Benefit 5K Run/Walk Supporting Veterans and their needs sponsored by the VFW Post 133
12 th Annual Kearny VFW Post #1302 Memorial 5K Run/Walk in Honor of SSG's Jorge Oliveira & Edwars Karolasz Scholarship Fund
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
2027 New Years 3/6 Mile Run & Pup Strut
Jan 1, 2027