Eden Autism 5K & Fun Run/Walk
Eden Autism 5K & Fun Run/Walk is a running race on October 4, 2026 in Princeton, NJ, with an entry fee of $40.
- Date
- October 4, 2026 (73 days to go)
- Location
- 2 Merwick Road, Princeton, NJ
- Price
- $40
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
It's more than a race — it's an event that improves lives! Come run or walk to support children and adults with autism. You can sign up as an individual runner/walker or create a team and invite your friends!
Where:
2 Merwick Road, Princeton, NJ
USATF Certified Course
When:
Sunday, October 4, 2026
7:30 am: Same-day registration and festival open
9:00 am: 5K and Fun Run/Walk begin
EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION - Sign up by June 12 and receive $5 off!
$40 pre-registration | $35 ages 5-17 | $35 USATF members | free for children 4 and under
$45 same-day registration
The first 1,000 people who register for any race will receive a long-sleeve running shirt, a finisher medal, and a goodie bag!
Both the 5K and Fun Run/Walk will benefit Eden Autism's mission to support individuals with autism throughout their lifespan—from the point of diagnosis through the school years and into adulthood. Our goal is to provide a comprehensive spectrum of services designed to enable individuals with autism to lead fulfilling, productive, and engaged lives in their communities, to the full extent of their abilities. Learn more at edenautism.org.
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
71°
Typical Low
47°
Chance of Rain
32%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Hightstown 2 W, 7 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Princeton, NJ
Population
30,451
as of 2023
City Elevation
168 ft
Nearest Airport
TTN
Trenton Mercer Airport · 9 mi
Major Hub
EWR
Newark Liberty International Airport · 35 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
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73
Days to train
- Race
- Eden Autism 5K & Fun Run/Walk
- Date
- October 4, 2026
- Location
- 2 Merwick Road, Princeton, NJ
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Eden Autism 5K & Fun Run/Walk
Oct 4, 2026