
Fairton 5K Run & The "Mikey" Mile Walk & Bikes for Bellies is a running and road cycling race on October 3, 2026 in Fairton, NJ, with entry fees from $20 to $25.
From the Organizer
Join us for the 6th Annual Fairton 5k Run! You will be running 3.5 miles through Fairfield Township (Cumberland County) between the Fairfield Township Municipal Building and Fairton Christian Center. This event will also feature the 1 Mile "Mikey" Walk and Bikes for Bellies. Participants will receive a T-shirt and a medal. 5K Race Only: Top 3 overall finishers will receive a gift card and medal. Walkers are welcome to bring strollers and pets. Runners will enjoy passing by Fairton's scenic Clark's Pond. Proceeds from this event will support Fairton Christian Center Academy and the Prune Belly Network. "Mikey" is a local resident who has Prune Belly Syndrome. Come out to support Mikey and this great charity. You are also welcome to make an online donation by going to www.fairton.org - select donate, select amount, note/memo - Fairton 5K Run. All ages are welcome. Children under 18 years old must be accompanied by an adult.
RACE DAY INFORMATION:
Check-in opens: 8:15 am
5K starts: 9:00 am
Walkers & Bikes: 9:15 am
Online registration will stay open until the start of the 5K, so you can register online at home and check in at the race for your bib number. On-site registration is also done online via QR code scanned with your phone.
COURSE:
5K & Bikes for Bellies: Fairton-Gouldtown Rd to Clarks Pond Rd (Turn Right), Clarks Pond Rd to Fairton-Millville Rd (Turn Right), Fairton-Millville Rd to Fairton Christian Center (Turn Around Point), Fairton-Millville Rd to Clarks Pond Rd (Turn Left), Clarks Pond Rd to Fairton-Gouldtown Rd (Turn Left), Fairton-Gouldtown Rd to Fairfield Twp Municipal Building (Finish).
1 Mile Walk: Fairton-Gouldtown Rd to Clarks Pond Rd (Turn Around Point), Return to Fairfield Twp Municipal Building
FAIRFIELD TOWNSHIP COMMUNITY DAY:
Immediately following the race, you are invited to stay for the Fairfield Township Community Day from 10:00am-3:00pm. Bring your entire family for a fun-filled day. This community day will include family fun activities centered around promoting healthy households. The event will feature a petting zoo, vendors, food trucks, face painting, games, music, DJ, and more! Fairfield Twp: http://fairfieldtownshipnj.org/
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
72°
Typical Low
52°
Chance of Rain
28%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Seabrook Farms, 7 mi from the venue.
Host City
Nearest Airport
DOV
Dover Civil Air Terminal/Dover Air Force Base · 22 mi
Major Hub
PHL
Philadelphia International Airport · 34 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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Fairton 5K Run & The "Mikey" Mile Walk & Bikes for Bellies
Oct 3, 2026