34TH Annual
The 34th Annual Labor Day 5K Race & 1.5 Mile Family Fitness Walk
The 34th Annual Labor Day 5K Race & 1.5 Mile Family Fitness Walk is a running race on September 7, 2026 in South Plainfield, NJ, with entry fees from $5 to $15.
- Date
- September 7, 2026 (51 days to go)
- Price
- $5–$15
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
We are excited to announce that the 34th Annual Labor Day 5K Race and Family Fitness Walk is back at its regular time! Join us at 9:30 a.m. for the event kickoff! Registration will begin at 8:15am.
Run along the parade route right before the parade starts while the parade spectators cheer you on. Stay to watch the parade afterward!
Fun for any level participant...
REMINDER: Roads close in South Plainfield around 9:00 a.m. You should arrive on or before that time to park and register.
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
83°
Typical Low
60°
Chance of Rain
28%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Plainfield, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About South Plainfield, NJ
Nearest Airport
EWR
Newark Liberty International Airport · 15 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
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Waiting For?
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51
Days to train
- Race
- The 34th Annual Labor Day 5K Race & 1.5 Mile Family Fitness Walk
- Date
- September 7, 2026
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The 34th Annual Labor Day 5K Race & 1.5 Mile Family Fitness Walk
Sep 7, 2026