Diamond 5K Run/Walk
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Diamond 5K Run/Walk : October 11, 2026
The Diamond 5K Run/Walk is a timed 5 kilometer event held at Colonial Park in Somerset, New Jersey on October 11, 2026. The event offers in-person and virtual participation and includes a student category for participants 21 and under.
Distances:
- 5K
- Student 5K (21 & under)
Event services and participant features include a finisher medal for all participants, live results delivered online or by text and email, free finish line photos, and personalized bibs for registrations completed at least three weeks before race day. Virtual entries may not include a bib or race swag; mailed bibs have a shipping window from one week before the event to one week after the event. Virtual participants may upload times and photos between October 11 and October 18.
Awards are given to the top overall male, female, and X category finishers, plus top finishers in the following age groups for male and female: 17 and under, 18 to 30, 31 to 40, 41 to 50, 51 to 60, 61 to 70, and 71 and over.
Early bib pickup is scheduled for October 9 from 4:00 to 7:00 PM at Road Runner Sports in North Brunswick. Registration fees are non refundable and are used to cover race expenses. Proceeds support community programming such as the Kappa League, a Holiday Toy Drive, and a Thanksgiving Food Drive. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
