Run the Woods 5K
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Event overview
Run the Woods 5k takes place on Saturday, November 15, 2025, in Oak Ridge, New Jersey. The event includes a 5K race and a separate Fun Run for children. Registration for both events closes on November 10, 2025 at 11:59 pm EST. Entry fees listed are $45 for the 5K (reduced to $25 for ages 5 to 14) and $25 for the Fun Run.
Courses and location
The main course follows Paradise Road in Oak Ridge and is described as a combination of road running and some light trail running. The 5K course distance is 3.1 miles and the route passes through wooded, shaded areas. The Fun Run is a 1-mile course designed for children; the organizer describes it as a simple, family-friendly route where each child crosses a finish line like the 5K runners. The event location is given as 103 Paradise Road, Oak Ridge, NJ 07438. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.