John Samra Memorial 5K Run & 1 Mile Family Fun Run/Walk
John Samra Memorial 5K Run & 1 Mile Family Fun Run/Walk is a running race on September 20, 2026 in Clifton, NJ, with an entry fee of $35.
- Date
- September 20, 2026 (49 days to go)
- Location
- 900 Clifton Ave, Clifton, NJ
- Price
- $35
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Annual John Samra Memorial
5K Run/Walk & 1 Mi Family Fun Run/Walk
8:30 am, Sunday, September 20, 2026
Start & End, City Hall, 900 Clifton Ave., Clifton, NJ 07013
Certified Course - NJ10531JHP
Timing & Scoring - by Elite Racing Systems.
Divisions
• 14-Under • 15-19 • 20-29 • 30-39 • 40-49 • 50-59 • 60-69 • 70-79 • 80 and over
— Awards & Categories —
• Top three male and female overall.
• Top three male and female in each age group.
• JSSM 5K t-shirts for applicants who pre-register by September 13th 2026
• Refreshments will be presented after the race.
— Deadline & Payment —
• Fee: 5K - $35/applicant if postmarked by September 13th 2026
• 5K Late registration is $40 per applicant. Race day registration starts at 7 a.m.
T-Shirts sizes are guaranteed to 5K/1 mile walk participants registered by September 13th.
• Fee: 1M Family Walk - $35/ applicant if postmarked by September 13th 2026
• 1M Family Walk Late registration is $40 per applicant.
• Race day registration starts at 7 a.m.
— Packet Pickup —
Packet Pick-up is at the following dates and times, at the PBA Barn at Clifton City Hall
• Friday, 9/18 from 2pm - 5pm
Saturday, 9/19 from 1pm - 5pm
Sunday 9/20 (Race Day) beginning at 7am
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
75°
Typical Low
55°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Little Falls, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Clifton, NJ
Population
89,247
as of 2023
City Elevation
116 ft
Nearest Airport
EWR
Newark Liberty International Airport · 12 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
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Days to train
- Race
- John Samra Memorial 5K Run & 1 Mile Family Fun Run/Walk
- Date
- September 20, 2026
- Location
- 900 Clifton Ave, Clifton, NJ
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John Samra Memorial 5K Run & 1 Mile Family Fun Run/Walk
Sep 20, 2026