Verona Labor Day Classic
- Date
- September 7, 2026
- Location
- Verona Park, Verona, NJ
- Distance
- 1 Mile Fun Run / Health Walk · 5K Race
From the Organizer
44th Annual Verona Labor Day Classic
Monday, September 7, 2026
1 Mile Fun Run / Health Walk - 9:00 am
5K Race - 9:30 am
Join us in Verona Park on Labor Day as we celebrate the 44th anniversary of the Verona Labor Day Classic, one of the oldest and best 5K races held in northern New Jersey. The 5K race is a USATF-NJ 500 point grand prix event on a USATF certified course through the streets of Verona with the start on Lakeside Ave and a scenic finish in Verona Park. There is also a 1 mile fun run / health walk around Verona Park.
This race is organized entirely by volunteers from Verona UNICO and the Essex Running Club with all proceeds going towards local charities and scholarships! Verona UNICO will cover half of the registration fee!
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
81°
Typical Low
58°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Essex Fells Service Bldg, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Verona, NJ
Elevation
339 ft
Nearest Airport
EWR
Newark Liberty International Airport · 11 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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Coming Up
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- What is the Verona Labor Day Classic?
- Verona Labor Day Classic is a running race held in Verona, New Jersey on September 7, 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 Verona Labor Day Classic?
- Monday, September 7, 2026 in Verona, New Jersey at Verona Park, Verona, NJ. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Verona Labor Day Classic?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Verona Labor Day Classic
Sep 7, 2026