6TH Annual
Waves of Education 6th Annual 5k Run/Walk & Family Fun
Waves of Education 6th Annual 5k Run/Walk & Family Fun is a running race on September 19 – October 21, 2026 in Clark, NJ, featuring the 5K distance, with an entry fee of $35.
- Date
- September 19 – October 21, 2026 (78 days to go)
- Location
- 103 Oak Ridge Road, Clark, NJ
- Distance
- 5K
- Price
- $35
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Participants 12 & Under receive an additional 15% off!
Join us for the 6th Annual Waves of Education 5K & Family Fun Festival—a family-friendly race and celebration of community, education, and fun!
Run or walk our beautiful, fast course through Oak Ridge Park while supporting educational opportunities for children in Uganda. Whether you're racing for a personal best or enjoying a leisurely walk with family and friends, there's something for everyone.
This is a fun run, with timing provided for the first 20 finishers only. Awards will be presented to the top 3 finishers (male and female).
Make a day of it with activities for the whole family, including Kids aged based races, pre-race yoga stretch, raffles, prizes, a magician, face painting, caricatures, lawn games, and so much more. Stick around after the race to enjoy delicious food, entertainment, and our Family Fun Festival!
Every registration helps provide quality education and brighter futures for children through Waves of Education.
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
78°
Typical Low
57°
Chance of Rain
28%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Plainfield, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Clark, NJ
City Elevation
53 ft
Nearest Airport
EWR
Newark Liberty International Airport · 9 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
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Race Location
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Waiting For?
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78
Days to train
- Race
- Waves of Education 6th Annual 5k Run/Walk & Family Fun
- Date
- September 19 – October 21, 2026
- Location
- 103 Oak Ridge Road, Clark, NJ
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From Endurance Grid
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Waves of Education 6th Annual 5k Run/Walk & Family Fun
Sep 19, 2026