St Mark's New Year's Day 5K

JAN

1

2027

USATF certified New Year's Day 5K in Long Valley, NJ on gently rolling neighborhood roads, held as a fundraiser for St Mark's building fund with tiered registration fees.

Fri 1 Jan 2027

Chester, New Jersey

Website Registration

5 kilometers

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St Mark's New Year's Day 5K

The St Mark's New Year's Day 5K is an annual road race held on New Year’s Day in Long Valley, New Jersey. The course is USATF certified and runs through gently rolling hills on quiet neighborhood roads. The event is described as the only January 1 race in northwest New Jersey and is noted as the tenth annual running.

The race serves as the single largest fundraiser for St Mark's building fund. Online registration is offered with tiered fees: $30 from Oct 10 through Nov 27, $40 from Nov 28 through Dec 31, and an on-site registration fee of $45. Registered participants receive a complimentary comfy hoodie while supplies last.

Organizers report a return rate above 81 percent. Local businesses support the event through multiple sponsor levels, including presenting, platinum, and gold sponsors. The race materials identify the event location as Long Valley and list a street address for the organizer. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.