9TH Annual
9th Annual Breaking the Chain Through Education 5K
9th Annual Breaking the Chain Through Education 5K is a running race on October 18, 2026 in Metuchen, NJ, featuring the 5K distance, with an entry fee of $35.
- Date
- October 18, 2026 (109 days to go)
- Distance
- 5K
- Price
- $35
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Plans are underway for our 9th Annual Breaking the Chain Through Education 5K! This year's event will be at Metuchen High School in Metuchen. Registrants will receive t-shirts. Please register by September 30th to guarantee a shirt. Race fee $35 in advance; $40 day of.
All proceeds benefit Breaking the Chain through Education, a non-profit organization based in New Jersey that is dedicated to eradicating child slavery in Ghana, West Africa. Sam Liss, Metuchen High School Class of 2010, was one of the founding members of the BTCTE at Metuchen High School. He tragically passed away from cancer in 2017. This event honors him and the organization he supported.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
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
65°
Typical Low
45°
Chance of Rain
29%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Plainfield, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Metuchen, NJ
Population
14,982
as of 2023
City Elevation
108 ft
Nearest Airport
EWR
Newark Liberty International Airport · 14 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
Approximate location — pin shows the host city, not the exact venue.
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
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109
Days to train
- Race
- 9th Annual Breaking the Chain Through Education 5K
- Date
- October 18, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
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9th Annual Breaking the Chain Through Education 5K
Oct 18, 2026