
St Mark's New Years Day 5K is a running race on January 1, 2027 in Long Valley, NJ, with an entry fee of $30.
St. Mark's New Year's Day 5K January 1st, 2027 is turning TEN!
Online registration is currently open. Early registration (Now - Black Friday, Nov 27) is $30; Nov 28th to Dec 31st, fee is $40 and includes a cozy HOODIE (while supplies last). You can register in person the morning of the race, beginning at 10:30am for $45. (Please be aware it is possible we will be sold out of Hoodies by race day.)
We hold our 5K race rain or snow or shine on our challenging USATF certified course through beautiful Long Valley, NJ. We are planning to have our post-race bagels, generously donated by Hot Bagels Abroad, as well as bananas, water, and hot chocolate for our indoor awards and prize drawings. You can check out photos of our prior races using #SMNYD5K on Facebook and Instagram.
We look forward to having you join us for this cherished community tradition that lets you kick off your new year with the joy and optimism of running! As always, we very much appreciate your participation and look forward to having you join us!
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
37°
Typical Low
21°
Chance of Rain
40%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Andover Aeroflex Ap, 13 mi from the venue.
City Elevation
704 ft
Nearest Airport
EWR
Newark Liberty International Airport · 33 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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St Mark's New Years Day 5K
Jan 1, 2027