
From the Organizer
For the year 2026, we will be doing the Paterson Great Falls 5k Race Run/walk the distance on the official Paterson Great Falls 5k course. Post a picture of your run to Facebook or Instagram using #patersongreatfalls5k.
Paterson Great Falls 5k is a 3.1 mile race is for both the serious athlete looking for a PR or an individual looking for a fun experience with family and friends on Labor Day. This race will take you through the historic sites of Paterson. The race will start alongside the Paterson Great Falls, run alongside the Lou Costello statue, run past the Paterson Museum, run past Hinchliffe Stadium, pass Veteran's Park, run in Pennington Park and back to the Paterson Great Falls towards the finish line.
Same Day registration and packet pick up starts at 7am at the Paterson Museum. Race starts at 8:30am
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Paterson Great Falls 5k Race 2026
Sep 6, 2026