Greta's Run 5K

MAY
17
2026
Greta's Run is a community 5K and Memory Walk in Westfield, NJ, supporting free grief support services. The event features a USATF-certified course, a kids run, and wheelchair and stroller divisions. It's a day for participants of all paces to come together in remembrance.
Sun 17 May 2026
5 kilometers

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Event Overview

Greta's Run 5K & Memory Walk is a community event taking place on May 17, 2026, at Roosevelt Intermediate School in Westfield, New Jersey. The 2026 edition is the 13th annual event. The event was founded in 2012 in memory of a local high school student and is now organized to support Imagine, A Center for Coping with Loss, which provides free grief support services.

Activities

The event features several activities:

  • A USATF-certified 5K race.
  • A Kids Fun Run.
  • A Memory Walk.
  • A Wheelchair 5K.
  • A 5K with Stroller option.
  • A Virtual 5K.

Event Details

Packet pickup is available in advance at Fleet Feet Westfield on May 15 and 16, and on the morning of the event starting at 7:45 AM. Parking is suggested near the Westfield Area Y or downtown near the train station, as parking at the school is reserved for vendors. Restrooms, including ADA-accessible units, are available near the start. There is no gear check for personal items.

Dogs are not allowed on the course per USATF safety guidelines, but headphones are permitted. There is no time limit to complete the race. Race-day registration is available, but advance registration is encouraged. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

5 km
5 km
5k With Stroller
5 km
Wheelchair 5k
Virtual 5k
Memory Walk
Kids Fun Run