
From the Organizer
Hosted by: Englewood Cliffs Recreation Department
Location: Witte Field - Johnson Ave, Englewood Cliffs, NJ
On Sunday, October 25, 2026, the Borough of Englewood Cliffs will be hosting the 9th Annual EC 5K run rain or shine through the streets of Englewood Cliffs. The 5 km (3.1 mile) course will be a USATF measured and timed race with the funds raised going to support Englewood Cliffs Recreation. The day will also include a Fun Run.
For the 5K race starting at 9:00 AM, medals will be given to the top three male and female finishers in each age group as well as the overall male and female winners of the race. The race is "fast and flat" and is a great opportunity to improve on your personal best times or simply to have a good time together with friends, family or colleagues.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
5K - $25 through Aug 31st; $20 for students (17 and under) through Aug 31st
5K - $35 from September 1st through Oct 25th; $25 for students (17 and under) from September 1st through Oct 25th
5K - $40 on race day; $30 for students (17 and under) on race day
Fun Run - $15 through race day
$2 Discount for Seniors (62 and older); $3 Discount for active USATF members
***Online registration will close at 12pm (noon) on October 24. ***
AWARDS
Champion medals will be given to the top male and female finisher. Additionally the top 3 in each age group will get medals.
Age Group Awards for both male and female finishers
14 and under,15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+
Medals for all Fun Run Participants
EVENT SCHEDULE
7:45AM - Packet Pickup and Race Day Registration
8:30AM Fun Run Start
9:00AM 5K Start
10:15AM Awards Ceremony
Events
Weather
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
63°
Typical Low
44°
Chance of Rain
31%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Teterboro Ap, 6 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
5,330
as of 2023
Elevation
356 ft
Nearest Airport
LGA
LaGuardia Airport · 8 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
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Englewood Cliffs 5K
Oct 25, 2026