Boooo-mfield 5k
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Boooo-mfield 5K
The Boooo-mfield 5K is a Halloween-themed community running event held in Bloomfield, New Jersey on October 24, 2026. The event starts and finishes outside Skiddoo and Narda's Café in the Watsessing neighborhood, with activities and vendors located nearby at 33 Carteret St.
Two race options are offered:
- 5K Run/Walk/Jog
- Kids Halloween Dash, about 0.5 miles
Registration opens July 7, 2026 and closes September 6, 2026. The registration fee listed for the 5K is $38 and for the Kids Dash is $20. The event supports local community efforts, including the volunteer Friends of Watsessing Park Conservancy and the Bloomfield High School Cross Country and Track and Field teams, with funds used for park projects and team gear, travel, and meet expenses.
The event area includes local vendors and food trucks, music, face painting, snacks, giveaways, Narda's punches, and coffee from Skiddoo. Costumed participants and walkers are explicitly welcomed, and costumed cheer squads are present along the course. The occasion is described as a combination of a run and a neighborhood block party with seasonal Halloween elements and community-focused fundraising. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
