Project Purple Pretzel Run
- Date
- July 12, 2026
- Distance
- Project Purple Pretzel Run 5K
From the Organizer
Event Details
Date: Sunday, July 12, 2026
Time: 8:30 AM -
Location: Nomahegan Park, Cranford, NJ
LATE ARRIVALS WILL NOT BE PERMITTED TO START DUE TO ROAD CLOSURES.
Packet Pick Up: 7/11 TBD
Day of 7 am - 8 am * Note End Time. Please arrive early in order to park, use restrooms, and reduce stress on race day.
Water Stops - At minimum one waterstop will be available.
About the Event
Enjoy a 5K run or walk in the scenic beauty of Nomahegan Park! This flat and fast course offers stunning views, peaceful ponds, and morning wildlife. Perfect for runners and walkers of all levels.
Hills? Nope! Flat and fast.
Water? Yes, at mile 1.5.
Medal & Treat: All finishers receive a medal, shirt (shirts while supplies last) and a delicious pretzel!
Charity Beneficiary
Proceeds will benefit Project Purple, a nonprofit dedicated to fighting pancreatic cancer through awareness, research, and patient support. Since 2010, Project Purple has made strides toward a future free of pancreatic cancer.
Learn more about their mission and values here.
Sponsorship Inquiries
Interested in sponsoring?
Email: liverungivellc@gmail.com
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
86°
Typical Low
68°
Chance of Rain
33%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Cranford, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Cranford, NJ
Elevation
78 ft
Nearest Airport
EWR
Newark Liberty International Airport · 7 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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34
Days to train
- Race
- Project Purple Pretzel Run
- Date
- July 12, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Project Purple Pretzel Run?
- Project Purple Pretzel Run is a running race held in Cranford, New Jersey on July 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 Project Purple Pretzel Run?
- Sunday, July 12, 2026 in Cranford, New Jersey at 995 Springfield Ave, Cranford, NJ. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Project Purple Pretzel Run?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Project Purple Pretzel Run
Jul 12, 2026