Closter's Dom Mircovich Memorial 5K
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Event details
The 45th annual 5K and Kids Fun Run take place on Sunday, August 30, 2026, in Closter, NJ. The venue is Memorial Park on Harrington Avenue. Registration opens June 29, 2026. Entry fees listed in the event information are $25 for the 5K and $15 for the Kids Fun Run; event-day and Runners' House registration will be $40. Early-bird packet pickup is available the day before at Runners' House in River Vale, NJ. The schedule places a kids run for ages 12 and under before the 5K, with awards following the races.
Course, awards and amenities
- 5 km
- ~1 km Fun Run
The 5K is a USATF certified course (NJ24017JLW) that runs mostly flat around parks, neighborhoods, and the town center. Timing and scoring are managed by a professional timing service and use B-tag electronic timing. Multiple water stops are provided along the 5K course. Award categories include top three male and female finishers overall, five-year age groups from 10U to 80+, top parent-child teams (online entry only), and fastest local resident awards. Amenities include moisture-wicking T-shirts for the first 225 5K registrants, T-shirts and Tyvek bibs for the first 50 Fun Run registrants, trophies and ribbons for youth finishers, and post-event refreshments. The event runs in rain or shine except when there is a lightning warning. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.