Boys & Girls Club of Newark 5K
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Boys & Girls Club of Newark 5K to Wellness
The annual Boys & Girls Club of Newark 5K to Wellness is scheduled for September 19, 2026, at the Cherry Blossom Welcome Center in Branch Brook Park, Newark, NJ. The event is a 5K run/walk held on a USATF-certified, sanctioned course.
The Boys & Girls Club of Newark operates an after-school program that includes a pediatric dental center providing no-cost to low-cost dental services, food distributions, vision care, and social and emotional support. Proceeds from the event support expansion of mental and behavioral health services, including hiring additional licensed mental health practitioners, and help provide nutrition education and case management for members and the wider Newark community. Previous events enabled the hiring of additional wellness staff and the launch of a mental and behavioral health clinic in October 2022.
Registration opens January 31, 2026, and closes August 18, 2026; the registration fee is $45.00. Participants receive a t-shirt and a 5K run/walk finisher medal. Age group awards are offered for male and female overall top 3 and the following brackets: 15 & under, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+.
Parking is available at the Cherry Blossom Welcome Center. Additional free parking is available at a side lot at 987-1051 Franklin Ave, Newark, NJ 07107, with a path leading into the park; pedestrians must cross the street toward the Cherry Blossom Welcome Center. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
