Racin' for Bacon 7K - Cranford
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Racin' for Bacon 4K/7K & Pup Strut : Cranford, NJ
Racin' for Bacon 4K/7K & Pup Strut takes place on November 22, 2026 at Nomahgen Park, 995 Springfield Ave, Cranford, NJ 07016. The event includes three distance options for participants on the park course.
- 4K
- 7K
- 2K Pup Strut
Organizers describe the course as flat and fast, with options for running or walking. The event is held regardless of weather. Finish-line items include a finisher medal and freshly cooked bacon provided by Btch'n Bacon USA, and bacon is available at the finish area.
The Pup Strut is a dog-friendly walk event. Dogs receive a bacon dog treat, and people who complete the event may receive bacon at the finish. The event also supports a local charity effort; participants are asked to bring an unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots in Northern New Jersey.
Registration details published by the organizer list fees of $38 for the 4K, $48 for the 7K, and $25 for the 2K Pup Strut. Registration opens on February 10, 2026, and prices increase by $10 per race 21 days before the event. Packet pick-up location before the race is to be announced. Race-day packet pick-up and same-day registration are available if spots remain. T-shirts and finisher medals are guaranteed for registrations completed by October 31. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
