Helene Cody Cranbury 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk
- Date
- September 12, 2026
- Distance
- Helene Cody Cranbury 5K Run/Walk · One Mile Fun Run/Walk
From the Organizer
This event honors the memory of Helene Cody, who passed away from a brain aneurysm on her 16th birthday in 2008. Helene had planned to revive the Cranbury Day 5K that had been previously discontinued as a way to combine her love of distance running and community service. Her classmate hosted the first Helene Cody Cranbury 5K after her passing in 2008, and ever since, the Helene Cody Foundation has used the race to bring the community together and fund youth service projects and scholarships.
T-shirts are guaranteed to those who register by August 6th! T-shirts will be given to registrants while supplies last for those who register after August 6th.
Packet pickup nights are held on Wednesday, September 9th at Fleet Feet Princeton from 4-7 PM and Thursday, September 10th at the Cranbury branch of Princeton Soup and Sandwich Company from 4-6 PM. Those who have preregistered may pick up their T-shirt and race bib at this event to avoid the lines on race day.
Race day packet pickup is from 7:30-8:00 AM for the 1 Mile, and from 7:30-8:30 AM for the 5K at Heritage Park.
All proceeds go to the Helene Cody Foundation, a 501(c)(3) charity with the mission of inspiring youth to volunteer, to better their communities and themselves. Your donations will support youth-led projects benefiting Central NJ.
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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
80°
Typical Low
55°
Chance of Rain
29%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Hightstown 2 W, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Cranbury, NJ
Elevation
111 ft
Nearest Airport
TTN
Trenton Mercer Airport · 16 mi
Major Hub
EWR
Newark Liberty International Airport · 32 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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- Race
- Helene Cody Cranbury 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk
- Date
- September 12, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Helene Cody Cranbury 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk?
- Helene Cody Cranbury 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk is a running race held in Cranbury, New Jersey on September 12, 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 Helene Cody Cranbury 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk?
- Saturday, September 12, 2026 in Cranbury, New Jersey at 59A South Main Street, Cranbury, NJ. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Helene Cody Cranbury 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Helene Cody Cranbury 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk
Sep 12, 2026