RVRR XC Summer Series
- Date
- June 16 – July 28, 2026
- Distance
- 5k Series entry (all 4 races) - discounts apply during registration · 5k Race 1 (6/16) - discounts apply during registration · 5k Race 2 (6/30) - discounts apply during registration & more
From the Organizer
Discounts applied during checkout:
Series entry - in advance: $68 / RVRR or USATF $58 / Age 17 or under $48 / 2.5km $28
Individual race - in advance: $21 / RVRR or USATF $18 / Age 17 or under $16 / 2.5km $9
Day of race entry will be: 5k $22 / 5k Age 17 or under $18 / 2.5km $10
4 nights of challenging 5k cross country races followed by pizza, hot dogs, drinks, and awards.
2.5k fun run option also available.
Youth Series - appropriate for all children ages 13 and under, these non-competitive races include quarter-mile, half-mile, one-mile runs, and a lollipop dash (a short sprint to grab a lollipop!). Run as many as you choose. We want all the children to enjoy the events. Pizza will be served after the races.
Race Days:
Tuesdays: June 16, June 30, July 14 and July 28
5:30pm: Registration opens
6:00pm: Youth Series races begin
7:00pm: 5k and 2.5k begin
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
82°
Typical Low
61°
Chance of Rain
38%
Based on US Climate Normals data from New Brunswick 3 Se, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Highland Park, NJ
Population
14,981
as of 2023
Elevation
84 ft
Nearest Airport
EWR
Newark Liberty International Airport · 19 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?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at RVRR XC Summer Series, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
8
Days to train
- Race
- RVRR XC Summer Series
- Date
- June 16 – July 28, 2026
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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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
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the RVRR XC Summer Series?
- RVRR XC Summer Series is a running race held in Highland Park, New Jersey on June 16, 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 RVRR XC Summer Series?
- Tuesday, June 16, 2026 in Highland Park, New Jersey at Grove 4, Donaldson Park, Highland Park, NJ. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the RVRR XC Summer Series?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
RVRR XC Summer Series
Jun 16, 2026