Garden State 10 Miler & Cookie Chase 5k
- Date
- March 21, 2027
- Location
- 156 Mettlers Road, Somerset, NJ
- Distance
- Cookie Chase 5K · Garden State 10 Miler · 10 Mile Relay & more
From the Organizer
2026 Final Instructions Email Here
(sent 8:45am Friday, March 20, 2026)
2026 Garden State 10
Welcome to NJ's Favorite Distance Race!
WHEN:
March 21, 2027
WHERE:
Colonial Park
156 Mettlers Road
Somerset, NJ
RACE WEEKEND SCHEDULE:
Friday
4pm-7pm: Packet Pickup, Road Runner Sports (North Brunswick, NJ)
Saturday
10am-2pm: Packet Pickup, Road Runner Sports (North Brunswick, NJ)
Sunday
7:00am: Registration opens (packet pickup, new registration)
8:45am: Cookie Chase 5k presented by Insomnia Cookies
9:30am: Garden State 10 Miler
11:00am: Youth Fun Run
SHIRT & BIB DEADLINE:
Free shirts to the first 800 registrants.
A FEW EVENT DETAILS:
10 Miler Awards
Prize Money: $150/$100/$75* Top 3 M/F
AG medals: 19 & Under, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85-89, 90+
All finishers receive a medal
Cookie Chase 5k Awards
Prize Money: Top 3 Costumes - $100*
AG medals: 19 & Under, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 80-84, 85-89, 90+
All finishers receive a cookie
*Gift cards provided by Road Runner Sports
Half Marathon Challenge
All finishers receive a "Challenge Accepted" medal in addition to their GS10 medal
The Relay
We know running is more fun with friends. This is a 2-person team. The first participant runs ~3.6 miles, high fives their partner who then runs the remaining 6.4 miles. The relay transition is within walking distance of the 10-mile start at the corner of Mettlers Lane and Colonial Drive. Both participants must register for the relay individually.
Youth Fun Run Awards
All youth participants receive a race bib and finisher's medal.
EVENT PROCEEDS:
The Garden State 10 Miler is a collaborative fund raiser hosted by the Garden State Track Club and the Franklin Township Police Department. Since its inception in 2017, the event has donated $35,000 to charitable causes. It now provides need-based scholarships to graduating seniors at Franklin High School.
Distances & Pricing
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Garden State 10 Miler & Cookie Chase 5k?
- Garden State 10 Miler & Cookie Chase 5k is a running event held in Somerset, NJ. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
- When and where is the Garden State 10 Miler & Cookie Chase 5k?
- Sunday, March 21, 2027 in Somerset, NJ at 156 Mettlers Road, Somerset, NJ. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Garden State 10 Miler & Cookie Chase 5k?
- Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.
Garden State 10 Miler & Cookie Chase 5k
Mar 21, 2027