
The 2026 Garden State Last Chance is a running race on June 25–26, 2027 in Highland Park, NJ, with an entry fee of $25.
The Garden State Last Chance | June 26-27, 2026
Highland Park HS | Highland Park, NJ
6pm - 9pm
USATF & WA Sanctioned | FAT Results by Blue Ridge Timing | Results submitted to Milesplit, TFRRS, WA
Pro | Open | HS | Youth | Masters | MS
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
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
84°
Typical Low
63°
Chance of Rain
36%
Based on US Climate Normals data from New Brunswick 3 Se, 2 mi from the venue.
Population
14,981
as of 2023
City 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.
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.
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The 2026 Garden State Last Chance
Jun 25, 2027