
Bonita Stanton, M.D., Memorial 5K is a running race on October 11, 2026 in Bloomfield, NJ, with an entry fee of $30.
From the Organizer
The proceeds of this year's event will benefit the Bonita F. Stanton, M.D., Scholarship Endowment Fund, which will provide vital scholarships to the talented future physicians accepted into the highly sought after Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine.
A beloved colleague, physician, mentor and educator, Bonita F. Stanton, M.D., was the founding dean of Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine and a true inspiration to all who knew her. She was a prolific researcher, author and educator. It is impossible to overstate her role in bettering and saving untold lives over the course of her career as a pediatrician and medical education visionary. A true leader of positive change, Dean Stanton envisioned a world in which every person - in her own words - could have “access to excellent health outcomes and well-being" in the State of New Jersey and beyond.
USATF Certified & Sanctioned 5K Race
Pre-Registration: $30
This registration type is for runners who would like to compete in the USATF certified and timed 5K. Includes official runner bib and refreshments. T-shirts will be included for any individual who raises a minimum of $50 by Friday, September 18.
**Registration after Sunday, October 4: $35
You can also register in person on race day from 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
Timed race begins at 9:00 a.m. sharp - Rain or shine!
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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
68°
Typical Low
50°
Chance of Rain
30%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Harrison, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
City Elevation
136 ft
Nearest Airport
EWR
Newark Liberty International Airport · 8 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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Bonita Stanton, M.D., Memorial 5K
Oct 11, 2026