Paterson Great Falls 5k Race 2026
Paterson Great Falls 5k Race 2026 is a running race on September 6, 2026 in Paterson, NJ, with an entry fee of $45.
- Date
- September 6, 2026 (45 days to go)
- Price
- $45
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
For the year 2026, we will be doing the Paterson Great Falls 5k Race Run/walk the distance on the official Paterson Great Falls 5k course. Post a picture of your run to Facebook or Instagram using #patersongreatfalls5k.
Paterson Great Falls 5k is a 3.1 mile race is for both the serious athlete looking for a PR or an individual looking for a fun experience with family and friends on Labor Day. This race will take you through the historic sites of Paterson. The race will start alongside the Paterson Great Falls, run alongside the Lou Costello statue, run past the Paterson Museum, run past Hinchliffe Stadium, pass Veteran's Park, run in Pennington Park and back to the Paterson Great Falls towards the finish line.
Same Day registration and packet pick up starts at 7am at the Paterson Museum. Race starts at 8:30am
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
60°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Little Falls, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Paterson, NJ
Population
8,936
as of 2023
City Elevation
408 ft
Nearest Airport
EWR
Newark Liberty International Airport · 17 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
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45
Days to train
- Race
- Paterson Great Falls 5k Race 2026
- Date
- September 6, 2026
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Make it a Racecation
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Paterson Great Falls 5k Race 2026
Sep 6, 2026