From the Organizer
USATF CERTIFIED 5K #NJ22008JLW RUN/WALK COURSE WILL BE ON BLACKTOP NO DIRT OR GRASS....COURSE IS ALSO A FLAT COURSE...
COME OUT FOR A GREAT RUN FOR A GREAT CAUSE. THIS IS OUR FIFTH ANNUAL 5K RUN/WALK...ALL FUNDS RAISED WILL BE DONATED TO LOCAL VETERANS NON-PROFIT IN THE EDISON AREA.....WE NEED TO SUPPORT OUR VETERAN'S ORGANIZATION.... AFTER THE RACE STAY FOR A BBQ, DRINKS, MUSIC, AND AWARDS. PACKET PICKUP WILL BE SUNDAY 7:00AM-08:30AM. RACE WILL START AT APPROXIMATELY 09:00AM.
MEDALS WILL BE AWARD IN THE FOLLOWING CATEGORIES FOR MEN AND WOMEN 0-10, 11-15, 16-20, 21-30, 31-40, 41-50, 51-60, 61-70, 71-80, AND OVER 81.
ALSO OVERALL TROPHIES FOR MEN AND WOMEN 1ST 2ND 3RD
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
81°
Typical Low
59°
Chance of Rain
28%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Plainfield, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Edison, NJ
City Elevation
124 ft
Nearest Airport
EWR
Newark Liberty International Airport · 17 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 Edison VFW 3117 5k, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
Coming Up
More Running races near Edison, NJ
The 18th Annual FUCE 5K
5K · From $40 · New Street between Center Street and Pearl Street - GPS Address 34 New Street
2 miles away
The 2026 Garden State Last Chance
From $25 · Highland Park
3 miles away
Miles For Minds 5K
1 Mile · 5K · From $25 · Roosevelt Park
3 miles away
PHF NORTHEAST WALK for Hydrocephalus Research 2026
2963 Woodbridge Avenue
3 miles away
From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it’s the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Edison VFW 3117 5k?
- Edison VFW 3117 5k is a running race held in Edison, New Jersey on September 13, 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 Edison VFW 3117 5k?
- Sunday, September 13, 2026 in Edison, New Jersey at 53 National Rd. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Edison VFW 3117 5k?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Edison VFW 3117 5k
Sep 13, 2026