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, with an entry fee of $35.
- Date
- October 18, 2026 (51 days to go)
- Price
- $35
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
All proceeds benefit Breaking the Chain Through Education, a 501(c)3 organization in New Jersey that is dedicated to eradicating child slavery in Ghana, West Africa.
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
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at 9th Annual Breaking the Chain Through Education 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
51
Days to train
- Race
- 9th Annual Breaking the Chain Through Education 5K
- Date
- October 18, 2026
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9th Annual Breaking the Chain Through Education 5K
Oct 18, 2026