BookSmiles 5K Run & 1 Mile Walk for Literacy
- Date
- October 11, 2026
- Location
- 510 Park Blvd, Cherry Hill, NJ
- Distance
- 5k Run · 1 Mile Walk
From the Organizer
Flat and fast chip timed 5K on a certified course in Pennsauken, NJ at Cooper River Park.
Finisher, Overall and age group awards, HD finish line video, text messaging within seconds of your finish and a great event T-shirt.
Runners and walkers are welcome! All participants will start at 9:00 AM with the runners behind the walkers. This will be marked accordingly.
Check in is at 7:45 AM at START line, 510 Park Blvd Cherry Hill NJ. We will also have an optional early packet pickup on Friday, October 9th which will be announced at a later date. Finish is at Cooper River track. Cash prizes available for top 3 male/female!
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
68°
Typical Low
48°
Chance of Rain
32%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Pennsauken 1n, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Cherry Hill, NJ
Elevation
37 ft
Nearest Airport
PHL
Philadelphia International Airport · 13 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
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What Are You
Waiting For?
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Days to train
- Race
- BookSmiles 5K Run & 1 Mile Walk for Literacy
- Date
- October 11, 2026
- Location
- 510 Park Blvd, Cherry Hill, NJ
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From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the BookSmiles 5K Run & 1 Mile Walk for Literacy?
- BookSmiles 5K Run & 1 Mile Walk for Literacy is a running race held in Cherry Hill, New Jersey on October 11, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the BookSmiles 5K Run & 1 Mile Walk for Literacy?
- Sunday, October 11, 2026 in Cherry Hill, New Jersey at 510 Park Blvd, Cherry Hill, NJ. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the BookSmiles 5K Run & 1 Mile Walk for Literacy?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
BookSmiles 5K Run & 1 Mile Walk for Literacy
Oct 11, 2026