Mayor's Challenge 5K + 1 Mile Costume Fun Run
Mayor's Challenge 5K + 1 Mile Costume Fun Run is a running race on October 24, 2026 in Red Bank, NJ, featuring the 1 Mile and 5K distances, with entry fees from $20 to $30.
- Date
- October 24, 2026 (120 days to go)
- Location
- Poricy Park, Red Bank, NJ
- Distance
- 1 Mile · 5K
- Price
- $20–$30
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Join us for our 8th annual Mayor's Challenge in 2026 with all proceeds to benefit 180 Turning Lives Around, a non-profit organization based in Freehold, NJ, dedicated to providing support and resources for individuals facing domestic and sexual violence in Monmouth County, NJ. Learn more about 180 Turning Lives around here.
The race route meanders through one of the hidden gems of Middletown - Poricy Park! The trail consists of wide grass paths, as well as some sections of single track. Poricy Park is not flat - beware of the hills! This is a trail/cross-country course - race surfaces consist of grass, gravel and wooden platforms - trails are not paved.
5K Fitness Walk: 3:00pm
1mi Fun Run: 3:30pm
5K Race: 3:45pm
This 5K run/walk is a costume run! Dress in your Halloween (run-safe) costume and complete the challenge. Post-race prizes include 5K run overall male & female & top age range male & female; 1 mile fun run top finishers; best costume (group, unique, and America 250 themed). Stay after for the Halloween Hullabaloo!
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
63°
Typical Low
44°
Chance of Rain
31%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Long Branch-Oakhurst, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Red Bank, NJ
City Elevation
23 ft
Nearest Airport
JFK
John F. Kennedy International Airport · 27 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
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Race Location
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120
Days to train
- Race
- Mayor's Challenge 5K + 1 Mile Costume Fun Run
- Date
- October 24, 2026
- Location
- Poricy Park, Red Bank, NJ
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Mayor's Challenge 5K + 1 Mile Costume Fun Run
Oct 24, 2026