Cranford Cupcake 5K
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Cranford Cupcake 5K - Vegan + Gluten Free Friendly
The Cranford Cupcake 5K is a five kilometer event held in Cranford, New Jersey, in August 2026. The course is set in Nomahegan Park and is described as scenic and flat, with ponds, small bridges, and local wildlife along the route. The event location is listed as 1033 Springfield Ave, across from Union County College.
Packet pickup is available at Fleet Feet of Summit and also on race day at the start location; team packets can be bundled for a single pickup. Post-race refreshments include an assortment of cupcakes offered in regular, vegan, and gluten free options.
Awards are given to the top three male and top three female finishers in each age group, which include: 11 and under, 12 to 15, 16 to 19, 20 to 29, 30 to 39, 40 to 49, 50 to 59, 60 to 69, and 70 plus. Proceeds from the event support Metavivor Breast Cancer Research, which funds research and provides support for people affected by Stage 4 cancer.
The event is produced by Live Run Give LLC, a company founded in 2019 that organizes community running events and selects a small number of nonprofit beneficiaries each year. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
