Rag Tag 5k is a running race on November 14, 2026 in Red Bank, NJ, with an entry fee of $20.
No frills. No hills. Just you, the track, and the clock.
The Rag Tag 5K brings racing back to its simplest form: 12.5 laps on the track at Count Basie Field, at night, under the lights. No winding course, no tricky turns, no excuses. A precisely measured 5K built for one thing: running your best time.
Never raced on a track? This is your chance. There's nothing quite like the energy of a night race: the lights overhead, the crowd lining the rail, and the lap-by-lap push to the finish. Whether you're chasing a PR, testing your fitness before winter, or just want to see what you can do on a fast surface, the Rag Tag 5K delivers an atmosphere you won't find at your typical road race.
Low key in the best way. High energy where it counts.
Grab your crew, lace up, and come run fast with us under the lights.
Please note - timing will be manual (no F.A.T.). And places will be denoted using popsicle sticks. We did say Rag Tag after all...
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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
56°
Typical Low
38°
Chance of Rain
31%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Long Branch-Oakhurst, 4 mi from the venue.
City Elevation
23 ft
Nearest Airport
JFK
John F. Kennedy International Airport · 27 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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Rag Tag 5k
Nov 14, 2026