Heart & Sole 5K
- Date
- October 17, 2026
- Distance
- 5K
- Price
- $15
From the Organizer
The Rutgers University Honors College is thrilled to present the 2nd Annual Heart & Sole 5K at Buccleuch Park!
The race kicks off at 10:30 AM sharp, so come early to grab your bib and free event t-shirt! Pickup opens at 9:30 AM at the Large Pavilion.
Stick around afterward for our 11:30 AM Award Ceremony, where top finishers will be recognized with exciting awards.
All registration fees and donations will support the American Heart Association in honor of American Heart Month. Thank you for helping us make a meaningful impact! Registration is capped at 200 participants, so don’t wait—spots will fill fast!
Additionally, Honors College students will be awarded 2 HC Serves hours upon request!
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
66°
Typical Low
44°
Chance of Rain
32%
Based on US Climate Normals data from New Brunswick 3 Se, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About New Brunswick, NJ
Population
55,744
as of 2023
City Elevation
89 ft
Nearest Airport
EWR
Newark Liberty International Airport · 21 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
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Heart & Sole 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
Coming Up
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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.
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Running
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Heart & Sole 5K?
- Heart & Sole 5K is a running race held in New Brunswick, New Jersey on October 17, 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 Heart & Sole 5K?
- Saturday, October 17, 2026 in New Brunswick, New Jersey at 321 Easton Ave. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Heart & Sole 5K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Heart & Sole 5K
Oct 17, 2026