Grit and Glaze 5K
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Grit and Glaze 5K, 1M & Donut Dash 2026
The Grit and Glaze event takes place on May 31, 2026 at Duke Island Park in Bridgewater, New Jersey. The event is held rain or shine and offers multiple short-distance options for participants.
- 5K
- 1 Mile
- Donut Dash
Amenities include donuts and refreshments for all participants, a DJ, a participant T-shirt with a registration guarantee deadline of April 25, and a merchandise tent accepting cash and PayPal. The 5K offers live online, text, and email results, free finish line photos, and personalized bibs for registrations completed at least three weeks in advance.
Awards are given to the top three male and female overall finishers with gift cards of $100 for first, $75 for second, and $50 for third. Age group awards are given to the top three male and female finishers in these ranges: 9-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, and 60 and over. Overall winners are eligible for age group awards.
Bib pickup is available in person with a self-lookup option for bib numbers; virtual bibs are shipped with a window from one week before to one week after the event. The running course is USATF certified. Proceeds benefit Iron Girl Project, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that supports high school student athletes. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
