Red, White & Blue 5K
- Date
- June 28, 2026
- Location
- 136 Oak Ridge Road, Clark, NJ
- Distance
- Red, White & Blue 5K
From the Organizer
Let's start the 4th of July celebration early with a fun, 5k on a USATF certified course in Oak Ridge Park, Clark. Professionally timed by COMPUSCORE, Red, White & Blue bandana for all registrants. Our course will have one water stop, post-race refreshments and RED, WHITE & BLUE medals to all finishers. Awards to Top 3 Overall (Male/Female) and Top 3 Masters (Male/Female). Plenty of parking on site. Registration is online only - NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION and we will cap the race at 250 participants. A portion of the proceeds will be used to benefit CRANFORD VFW POST 335 .
Event:
Sunday June 28, 2026 - 8 a.m. ***NEW DATE***
RED, WHITE & BLUE 5K - hosted by Central Jersey Road Runner Club
Early Bird Pricing: $17.76 (thru 2/28/2026) with periodic price increases
A portion of the proceeds will be donated to a local charity serving the community in which we run. You will have the option to make a small donation as well, if you are able.
Course Description:
The course is USATF certified through beautiful Oak Ridge Park and free of vehicular traffic. One water stop will be available on the course.
Schedule of Events:
7:00am - 7:45am Check-in and bib pickup
7:50am National Anthem
7:55am Pre-race instructions
8:00am Start of the Red, White & Blue 5k
Timing:
Timing will be provided by Compuscore - premier timing services in our area.
Awards:
Top 3 Overall (M/F); Top 3 Masters (M/F) no doubling dipping. Finisher medals to all finishers.
Amenities:
Parking on site; "real" restroom facilities; post-race refreshments and a fun/race themed selfie wall to capture photos of yourself and your friends! We are hoping to provide a small goodie bag with a festive Red, White & Blue bandana to proudly wear at all the rest of your holiday festivities.
Interested in joining CENTRAL JERSEY ROAD RUNNERS CLUB?
Click here: https://www.cjrrc.org/membership.htm
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
84°
Typical Low
66°
Chance of Rain
35%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Cranford, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Clark, NJ
Elevation
53 ft
Nearest Airport
EWR
Newark Liberty International Airport · 9 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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- What is the Red, White & Blue 5K?
- Red, White & Blue 5K is a running race held in Clark, New Jersey on June 28, 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 Red, White & Blue 5K?
- Sunday, June 28, 2026 in Clark, New Jersey at 136 Oak Ridge Road, Clark, NJ. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Red, White & Blue 5K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Red, White & Blue 5K
Jun 28, 2026