BORN TO RUN 5 MILE RACE
BORN TO RUN 5 MILE RACE is a running race on November 27, 2026 in Freehold, NJ.
- Date
- November 27, 2026 (136 days to go)
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Freehold Area Running Club's 39th Annual Born to Run 5 Mile Race begins in Downtown Freehold, through quiet neighborhoods, around Lake Topanemus to finish back in town. Proceeds from the race benefit Freehold Open Door Food Pantry - continuing the tradition of "Fighting Hunger in Your Hometown"
Host City
About Freehold, NJ
City Elevation
164 ft
Nearest Airport
TTN
Trenton Mercer Airport · 28 mi
Major Hub
EWR
Newark Liberty International Airport · 31 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
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at BORN TO RUN 5 MILE RACE, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
136
Days to train
- Race
- BORN TO RUN 5 MILE RACE
- Date
- November 27, 2026
Plan your trip
Make it a Racecation
Coming from out of town? There's more to Freehold than race day. We'll help you line up nearby lodging, flights, a rental car, and things to do so you can make the most of your racecation.
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BORN TO RUN 5 MILE RACE
Nov 27, 2026