Everybody's 10K + 5K!
- Date
- October 18, 2026
- Distance
- 5K Race · 10K Race
From the Organizer
🏃♂️ LINCOLN PARK – OCTOBER 18, 2026! 🏃♀️
Get ready to race through one of the most breathtaking courses in New Jersey! The Lincoln Park 10K is your chance to run a USATF-certified, flat, and fast course with unbeatable views of the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, and the NYC skyline. Whether you're chasing a personal best or simply soaking in the scenery, this race is for YOU!
From first-time 10K runners to seasoned competitors, everyone is welcome to experience this incredible race day!
🔥 WHAT YOU GET:
✅ Premium race shirt for 10K runners
✅ Professional chip timing
✅ Free race photos 📸
✅ High-energy music to keep you moving
✅ Delicious post-race food
✅ Age group awards & top finisher medals 🏅
Got questions? We’ve got answers! Reach out anytime—we’re here to help you every step of the way.
For sponsorship opportunities please email info@citychallengerace.com
Produced by Winning Events Group
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
65°
Typical Low
47°
Chance of Rain
30%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Harrison, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Jersey City, NJ
Population
289,691
as of 2023
Elevation
78 ft
Nearest Airport
EWR
Newark Liberty International Airport · 6 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A big city race. Expect multiple lodging options and plenty to do the day before.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Everybody's 10K + 5K!, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
- Race
- Everybody's 10K + 5K!
- Date
- October 18, 2026
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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.
The 10K is the distance where running stops feeling like a starting point and starts feeling like a sport. Long enough to require a real training block. Short enough that race day is fully manageable for a first-timer who's put in the work.
Race day energy at a 10K is community at its best — strangers cheering you by name, people moving toward the same goal, an atmosphere that solo training can't replicate. It's fast enough that you'll spend the whole race pushing rather than managing your effort.
This is also the distance that builds the base for everything else. Most athletes who go on to run half marathons, do triathlons, or compete in HYROX started here. What you need: running shoes fitted to your stride, a training plan, and the race on your calendar. The registration is what makes the deadline real.
How long to train: 4–8 weeks for most fitness levels.
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 Everybody's 10K + 5K!?
- Everybody's 10K + 5K! is a running race held in Jersey City, New Jersey on October 18, 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 Everybody's 10K + 5K!?
- Sunday, October 18, 2026 in Jersey City, New Jersey at Statue of Liberty Parking Lot #8: Liberty State Park, Jersey City, NJ. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Everybody's 10K + 5K!?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Everybody's 10K + 5K!
Oct 18, 2026