
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 $40.
Start & End, City Hall, 900 Clifton Ave., Clifton, NJ 07013
Certified Course - NJ10531JHP
Timing & Scoring - by Elite Racing Systems.
• 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.
• 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 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
Live forecast from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Race day
Sunday, 9/20
High
74°
Low
62°
Conditions
Rain showers likely
Chance of Rain
56%
Wind
8 mph
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.
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John Samra Memorial 5K Run & 1 Mile Family Fun Run/Walk
Sep 20, 2026