Verona Labor Day Classic
Verona Labor Day Classic is a running race on September 7, 2026 in Verona, NJ, with entry fees from $20 to $35.
- Date
- September 7, 2026 (46 days to go)
- Location
- Verona Park, Verona, NJ
- Price
- $20–$35
- Sport
- Running
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
City Elevation
339 ft
Nearest Airport
EWR
Newark Liberty International Airport · 11 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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Verona Labor Day Classic
Sep 7, 2026