Closter's Dom Mircovich Memorial 5K - 45th Annual & Jim O'Halloran Kids Fun Run
- Date
- September 6, 2026
- Location
- Memorial Field, Closter, NJ
- Distance
- 45th Annual Dom Mircovich Memorial Closter 5K Run/Walk · Jim O'Halloran Kids Fun Run
From the Organizer
Closter's Dom Mircovich Memorial 5K - 45th Annual & Jim O'Halloran Kids Fun Run
Now in its 45th year, the 5k and Fun Run events will be held on its traditional Sunday of Labor Day weekend. Both events will be held on Sunday, September 6, 2026. The Closter 5k is the longest running, continuous 5k in the Northern Valley. We've got the prettiest course around!
Please note that this year's town celebration ("NOT" Labor Day celebration) is scheduled for 6 September. See the Closter Recreation Commission site for more info. This year's town celebration will not coincide with the 5K and Fun Run.
LOCATION - Memorial Park, Harrington Ave., Closter, NJ
SCHEDULE - September 6, 2026
- 8:00 am - Bib Pickup by basketball courts for those registered on line (Note: There will be limited same day registration, but online registration is preferred.)
- 9:00 am - Jim O’Halloran Kids Fun Run (12 & Under)
- 9:30 am - Dom Mircovich Memorial 5K Walk/Run Race Start
- 10:30 am - Awards
COURSE
- USATF Certified 5k Course: NJ24017JLW
- Mostly flat course around parks neighborhoods, and charming town center
- Timing & scoring by Rock Race Timing
- Multiple water stops
- Follow this link for the 5k course map: https://certifiedroadraces.com/certificate/?type=r&id=5537
- The Fun Run distance is approximately 1k.
5K AWARDS
- Top three male and female finishers overall
- Five-year age groups: 10U to 80+ (10U, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, etc.)
- Runners receive the highest award for which they are eligible. No multiple awards are given.
- First three parent-child teams (Online sign up only. No day of team registration.)
- Fastest Closter resident-male & female
- Runners receive the highest award for which they are eligible only; no multiple awards are given.
AMENITIES
- Fun Run: T-shirt and Tyvek bib to the first 50 Fun Run registrants, trophies to the top five girls and top five boys, ribbons to all participants, and post-fun run refreshments.
- 5K: Moisture wicking T-shirt to first 225 registrants, B-tag electronic timing, awards as described above, and post-event refreshments.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Early-bird pickup, 2pm - 5pm, Saturday 9/5/26 at Runners' House, River Vale, NJ
- Registration at Runners' House and on event-day will be $40.
- Email LaborDayCloster5k@gmail.com if an accommodation is needed
- Shirts are not guaranteed to walk-up registrants.
- Shirt sizes are not guaranteed.
- We run rain or shine, but not if there is a lightning warning. Updated info on the race status due to dangerous lightning can be found by calling 201.750.9507 mailbox 6 on the day of the race IF the weather is questionable.
Social
- Remember to to use #Closter5k when posting your event photos!
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ClosterLaborDay5k
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/closter5k/
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
80°
Typical Low
59°
Chance of Rain
28%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Dobbs Ferry-Ardsley, 7 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Closter, NJ
Population
8,544
as of 2023
Elevation
37 ft
Nearest Airport
LGA
LaGuardia Airport · 14 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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- Closter's Dom Mircovich Memorial 5K - 45th Annual & Jim O'Halloran Kids Fun Run
- Date
- September 6, 2026
- Location
- Memorial Field, Closter, NJ
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Closter's Dom Mircovich Memorial 5K - 45th Annual & Jim O'Halloran Kids Fun Run?
- Closter's Dom Mircovich Memorial 5K - 45th Annual & Jim O'Halloran Kids Fun Run is a running race held in Closter, New Jersey on September 6, 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 Closter's Dom Mircovich Memorial 5K - 45th Annual & Jim O'Halloran Kids Fun Run?
- Sunday, September 6, 2026 in Closter, New Jersey at Memorial Field, Closter, NJ. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Closter's Dom Mircovich Memorial 5K - 45th Annual & Jim O'Halloran Kids Fun Run?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Closter's Dom Mircovich Memorial 5K - 45th Annual & Jim O'Halloran Kids Fun Run
Sep 6, 2026