
BORN TO RUN 5 MILE RACE is a running race on November 27, 2026 in Freehold, NJ, with entry fees from $10 to $35.
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"
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.
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
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BORN TO RUN 5 MILE RACE
Nov 27, 2026