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The 2026 Garden State Last Chance

Date
June 26–27, 2026
Distance
100m · 200m · 400m & more
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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

100mFri, Jun 26 · 5 PMRegister →
200mSat, Jun 27 · 5 PMRegister →
400mFri, Jun 26 · 5 PMRegister →
800mFri, Jun 26 · 5 PMRegister →
The MileSat, Jun 27 · 5 PMRegister →
3000mSat, Jun 27 · 5 PMRegister →
5000mSat, Jun 27 · 5 PMRegister →
110/100 HHFri, Jun 26 · 5 PMRegister →
400m IHSat, Jun 27 · 5 PMRegister →
Long JumpSat, Jun 27 · 5 PMRegister →

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.

Sunrise 5:30 AMSunset 8:33 PMDaylight 15h 3m

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

From Endurance Grid

About This Sport

Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.

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.

Read the Guide

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

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