The 2026 Garden State Last Chance
- Date
- June 26–27, 2026
- Location
- Highland Park, Highland Park, NJ
- Distance
- 100m · 200m · 400m & more
From the Organizer
The Garden State Last Chance | June 26-27, 2025
Highland Park HS | Highland Park, NJ
USATF Sanctioned | FAT Results by Blue Ridge Timing | Results submitted to Milesplit, TFRRS, WA
Pro | Open | HS | Youth | Masters
Friday Night
100/110 HH Trials
100m Trials
400m
100/110 HH Finals
100m Finals
800m
Saturday Night
Long Jump
Triple Jump
400m IH
200m Trials
Mile
200m Finals
3000m/5000m
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
85°
Typical Low
64°
Chance of Rain
35%
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 The 2026 Garden State Last Chance, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
18
Days to train
- Race
- The 2026 Garden State Last Chance
- Date
- June 26–27, 2026
- Location
- Highland Park, Highland Park, NJ
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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 2026 Garden State Last Chance?
- The 2026 Garden State Last Chance is a running race held in Highland Park, New Jersey on June 26, 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 2026 Garden State Last Chance?
- Friday, June 26, 2026 in Highland Park, New Jersey at Highland Park, Highland Park, NJ. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for The 2026 Garden State Last Chance?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
The 2026 Garden State Last Chance
Jun 26, 2026