BORN TO RUN 5 MILE RACE
BORN TO RUN 5 MILE RACE is a running race on November 27, 2026 in Freehold, NJ, with entry fees from $10 to $35.
- Date
- November 27, 2026 (91 days to go)
- Price
- $10–$35
- 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"
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
53°
Typical Low
33°
Chance of Rain
32%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Freehold-Marlboro, 4 mi from the venue.
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
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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.
91
Days to train
- Race
- BORN TO RUN 5 MILE RACE
- Date
- November 27, 2026
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BORN TO RUN 5 MILE RACE
Nov 27, 2026