Sterbenz Run for the Pickles 5k
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About the race
The Sterbenz Run for the Pickles is a combined running and walking event held on October 3, 2027 at Warren County Community College in Washington, New Jersey. The program includes a professionally timed and certified 5K and two 2K walking options that welcome participants with dogs.
The event features:
- 5K professionally timed course
- 2K Pup Strut and 2K Walk/Stroll dog friendly walking options
The 5K course travels through portions of Warren County Community College, Warren County Technical School and nearby county property, consisting of two 2.5K loops followed by an alternate finish path. The 2K Pup Strut is dog friendly; leashed dogs are welcome and costumes are encouraged. 2K participants receive the same finisher medal and race shirt benefits as 5K participants.
Included items and event amenities listed by the organizer are a custom finisher medal, an official 2027 race T shirt (shirts require registration by September 1, 2027 to be guaranteed), a pickle themed treat at the finish line, music, refreshments, a post race celebration and awards for runners and teams. Custom shirts and medals are guaranteed to the first 250 registered participants.
Registration opens November 9, 2026 and closes September 11, 2027. Published registration fees are $35.00 for the 5K and $25.00 for each 2K event.
The event continues a running tradition that began in 2020 and expanded in 2022 to include runners, walkers, rollers, strollers and four legged friends. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
