5TH Annual
Habitat of Greater Newark: 5th Annual Salute to Our Veterans 5K is a running race on October 18, 2026 in Hoboken, NJ, with an entry fee of $45.
From the Organizer
This year is especially meaningful as we celebrate 40 years of building homes, strengthening neighborhoods, and creating brighter futures across Essex, Hudson, and Union Counties. 🎉
Our annual 5K proudly honors the brave men and women who have served our country. Through Habitat's affordable housing, critical home repair, and Community Resource Hub programs, we remain committed to supporting veterans by helping them build and maintain safe, stable places to call home. 🇺🇸❤️
Whether you're running for a personal best, walking with family and friends, or simply supporting a cause you believe in, every step you take helps create lasting change.
Your participation supports Habitat's mission to:
🏠 Build affordable homes
🔨 Preserve homeownership through critical repairs
🥫 Provide food security to local families
🪪 Restore vital identification documents
🤝 Connect veterans, seniors, and families with essential community resources
Following the race, stick around for our Community Resource Village, featuring local nonprofits, financial education, veteran services, health and wellness resources, volunteer opportunities, and more! 🌟
📅 Sunday, October 18, 2026
📍 Hoboken, New Jersey (Waterfront location to be announced!)
👟 All ages and abilities are welcome!
Together, we're celebrating 40 years of impact—and taking the next step toward building stronger communities for generations to come.
Run. Walk. Give Back. Build Hope. 💙🏡🇺🇸
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
64°
Typical Low
51°
Chance of Rain
31%
Based on US Climate Normals data from New York Cntrl Pk Twr, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
58,340
as of 2023
City Elevation
5 ft
Nearest Airport
EWR
Newark Liberty International Airport · 8 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Approximate location — pin shows the host city, not the exact venue.
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Habitat of Greater Newark: 5th Annual Salute to Our Veterans 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
Plan your trip
Coming from out of town? There's more to Hoboken than race day. We'll help you line up nearby lodging, flights, a rental car, and things to do so you can make the most of your racecation.
Plan your trip to HobokenComing Up
Party With Purpose 5K and After Party
Less than a mile away
5K for Pizza: Hoboken
Less than a mile away
Hudson County’s Strides for Safety 5k A Run Against Gun Violence
2 miles away
HPEF Back-to-School 5K
Less than a mile away
From Endurance Grid
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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.
From 5K to marathon, running races are an 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)
Habitat of Greater Newark: 5th Annual Salute to Our Veterans 5K
Oct 18, 2026