The Valley 5K Walk and Run
The Valley 5K Walk and Run is a running race on October 24, 2026 in Norwood, NJ, with entry fees from $5 to $25.
- Date
- October 24, 2026 (87 days to go)
- Location
- 200 Summit Street, Norwood, NJ
- Price
- $5–$25
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Whether you’re aiming for a personal record, walking with family, or cheering on young runners, this inclusive event offers something for every age and ability level.
🌟 Why You’ll Love This Race
- PR-Friendly Flat Course: Perfect for seasoned runners chasing a fast time, beginners taking on their first 5K, and strollers alike!
- Ultimate Spectator Experience: Families and cheer squads won't need to dash across town—the course layout makes it easy to cheer on your favorite runners at multiple points without moving!
- Inclusive & Community-Focused: All proceeds directly support The Valley Program, helping fund high-quality special education, adaptive equipment, vocational training, and community outings for students with autism and related learning disabilities.
🏃 Events for Everyone
- The Valley 5K Run/Walk: Our signature 3.1-mile event on a smooth, flat route.
- 1-Mile Run Challenge: Ideal for intermediate youth runners or anyone looking for a shorter distance.
- Kids Sprint Challenge: A fun, high-energy mini-dash for the youngest athletesGather your friends, family, and co-workers to form a team, or sign up as an individual! Support an incredible cause and join us on race day.
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
62°
Typical Low
42°
Chance of Rain
29%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Dobbs Ferry-Ardsley, 7 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Norwood, NJ
Population
5,668
as of 2023
City Elevation
46 ft
Nearest Airport
LGA
LaGuardia Airport · 16 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 Valley 5K Walk and Run, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
87
Days to train
- Race
- The Valley 5K Walk and Run
- Date
- October 24, 2026
- Location
- 200 Summit Street, Norwood, NJ
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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.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
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Make it a Racecation
Coming from out of town? There's more to Norwood than race day. We'll help you line up nearby lodging, flights, a rental car, and things to do so you can make the most of your racecation.
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The Valley 5K Walk and Run
Oct 24, 2026