I Run for Girls 5K Run/Walk
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I Run for Girls 5K 2026
I Run for Girls 5K takes place on September 26, 2026 at 11 Cherry Lane, West Orange, NJ 07052. The event is organized by Girl Scouts Heart of New Jersey and combines a road race with fundraising and family activities.
The program includes a timed 5K run and an untimed 5K walk with entry options for adults, youth under 18, and USATF members. The race is a USATF Grand Prix sanctioned event. Check in is held at the Orange Reservoir Pavilion and a course map is available.
The event features on-site activities such as a live DJ, free food and beverages, and hands-on crafts for children. Fundraising is part of the event structure; at the time of this listing the campaign had raised $18,323.39 of a $40,000 goal, equal to 46 percent of the target. The participant list shows 147 registered people.
Sponsorship categories are listed for the event. Presenting and other sponsors named for 2026 include Carbro, Vertilocity, Somerset Regal Bank, Panasonic, Valley Bank, Palmer & Cay, New Jersey Manufacturer's Insurance Company, Restore Hyper Wellness Short Hills, and OceanFirst Bank. The organizer notes that t shirt availability and sizing cannot be guaranteed after September 5, 2026. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
