
From the Organizer
Montclair's tastiest 5k will return on Sunday, December 6, 2026. Registration includes entry and official timing on our USATF certified course on the streets of Montclair. All registered runners, walkers, and kids race participants will receive a pom pom beanie, commemorative medal, a Montclair Bread tote bag & special treats in a collectable Montclair Bread branded mason jar at the finish line. A portion of race proceeds also go to support our 2025 race beneficiary The Human Needs Food Pantry of Montclair.
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 race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
46°
Typical Low
29°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Essex Fells Service Bldg, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
Elevation
296 ft
Nearest Airport
EWR
Newark Liberty International Airport · 10 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
Line up lodging and travel early to lock in your race weekend.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at 2026 Montclair Doughnut Run, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
Coming Up
The Pride Stride
Less than a mile away
Fitzgerald's 5K Lager Run & The Nipper Two Kilometer Run
2 miles away
Brookdale Shop Rite Tom Fleming Sunset Classic
2 miles away
Track Night Montclair
Less than a mile away
From Endurance Grid
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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)
2026 Montclair Doughnut Run
Dec 6, 2026