Garden State 10 Miler & Cookie Chase 5k
- Date
- March 21, 2027
- Location
- 156 Mettlers Road, Somerset, NJ
- Distance
- Cookie Chase 5K · Garden State 10 Miler · 10 Mile Relay & more
From the Organizer
2026 Final Instructions Email Here
(sent 8:45am Friday, March 20, 2026)
2026 Garden State 10
Welcome to NJ's Favorite Distance Race!
WHEN:
March 21, 2027
WHERE:
Colonial Park
156 Mettlers Road
Somerset, NJ
RACE WEEKEND SCHEDULE:
Friday
4pm-7pm: Packet Pickup, Road Runner Sports (North Brunswick, NJ)
Saturday
10am-2pm: Packet Pickup, Road Runner Sports (North Brunswick, NJ)
Sunday
7:00am: Registration opens (packet pickup, new registration)
8:45am: Cookie Chase 5k presented by Insomnia Cookies
9:30am: Garden State 10 Miler
11:00am: Youth Fun Run
SHIRT & BIB DEADLINE:
Free shirts to the first 800 registrants.
A FEW EVENT DETAILS:
10 Miler Awards
Prize Money: $150/$100/$75* Top 3 M/F
AG medals: 19 & Under, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85-89, 90+
All finishers receive a medal
Cookie Chase 5k Awards
Prize Money: Top 3 Costumes - $100*
AG medals: 19 & Under, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 80-84, 85-89, 90+
All finishers receive a cookie
*Gift cards provided by Road Runner Sports
Half Marathon Challenge
All finishers receive a "Challenge Accepted" medal in addition to their GS10 medal
The Relay
We know running is more fun with friends. This is a 2-person team. The first participant runs ~3.6 miles, high fives their partner who then runs the remaining 6.4 miles. The relay transition is within walking distance of the 10-mile start at the corner of Mettlers Lane and Colonial Drive. Both participants must register for the relay individually.
Youth Fun Run Awards
All youth participants receive a race bib and finisher's medal.
EVENT PROCEEDS:
The Garden State 10 Miler is a collaborative fund raiser hosted by the Garden State Track Club and the Franklin Township Police Department. Since its inception in 2017, the event has donated $35,000 to charitable causes. It now provides need-based scholarships to graduating seniors at Franklin High School.
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
52°
Typical Low
32°
Chance of Rain
36%
Based on US Climate Normals data from New Brunswick 3 Se, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Somerset, NJ
Elevation
102 ft
Nearest Airport
EWR
Newark Liberty International Airport · 22 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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- Race
- Garden State 10 Miler & Cookie Chase 5k
- Date
- March 21, 2027
- Location
- 156 Mettlers Road, Somerset, NJ
Coming Up
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4 miles away
The 2026 Garden State Last Chance
4 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Garden State 10 Miler & Cookie Chase 5k?
- Garden State 10 Miler & Cookie Chase 5k is a running race held in Somerset, New Jersey on March 21, 2027. 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 Garden State 10 Miler & Cookie Chase 5k?
- Sunday, March 21, 2027 in Somerset, New Jersey at 156 Mettlers Road, Somerset, NJ. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Garden State 10 Miler & Cookie Chase 5k?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Garden State 10 Miler & Cookie Chase 5k
Mar 21, 2027