Roots Rock Run 5K
- Date
- June 27, 2026
- Location
- Virtual Racing (wherever you are) OR In-Person Racing at Milt Campbell Field, Plainfield, NJ
- Distance
- Virtual 5K · Virtual 1 Mile Walk · 5K LIVE EVENT & more
From the Organizer
The City of Plainfield
Division of Parks and Recreation
presents
Roots, Rock, Run 5K (R3)
A public health initiative to promote community wellness
Together we are reclaiming our health and our communities. R3 brings people together to run, walk, dance, and move together.
It’s a celebration! #RootsRockRun5K
Whether you join us in person at in Plainefield, NJ, or participate virtually from anywhere in the world, your contribution will make a difference. On Saturday, June 27, between 8:30 am and 12:00 pm, we will collectively run or walk a 5K wherever we are, uniting to combat period poverty.
The in-person race will be at 8 am at the Milt Campbell Field, 1322 East 3rd Street, Plainfield, New Jersey
Early registration is Free until April 15 and $20.00 until June 16. The first 50 registrants, whether for the live or virtual race, will receive a commemorative t-shirt.
For any inquiries, please contact David Coughlin at djcoughlin13@gmail.com or 215-917-5025. Please contact David if you have a group you would like to register in a single transaction.
Do you want to train with a group to prepare for the Roots Rock Run 5K?
Training begins: April 25
Time: Saturdays from 9-10:30 am
Location: Plainfield High School, North Gym
Duration: 6 weeks
Race day: June 27, 2026
Eligibility: Youth ages 8 and older are welcome
Cost: Free for all participants
Refreshments and music at all training sessions
Online support group
For training, contact:
Supported by The GrassROOTS Community Foundation
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
87°
Typical Low
64°
Chance of Rain
34%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Plainfield, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Plainfield, NJ
Population
54,515
as of 2023
Elevation
127 ft
Nearest Airport
EWR
Newark Liberty International Airport · 12 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Roots Rock Run 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
19
Days to train
- Race
- Roots Rock Run 5K
- Date
- June 27, 2026
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
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With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
Running
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Roots Rock Run 5K?
- Roots Rock Run 5K is a running race held in Plainfield, New Jersey on June 27, 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 Roots Rock Run 5K?
- Saturday, June 27, 2026 in Plainfield, New Jersey at Virtual Racing (wherever you are) OR In-Person Racing at Milt Campbell Field, Plainfield, NJ. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Roots Rock Run 5K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Roots Rock Run 5K
Jun 27, 2026