The Best Races - Central Waterfront
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Event details
The event is scheduled for January 3, 2026, at Wiggins Waterfront Park, Riverside Drive, Camden, NJ. Distances offered include:
- 5K
- 10K
- Half-marathon (13.1)
- Virtual Run
- Family 1 Mile Fun Run
The in-person event uses timed waves with a cap per wave; waves are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. A virtual option and a wait list are available when waves reach capacity. Timing is optional: participants may track time with a personal app and submit results for posting. No timing chips are used. Race bibs are provided on race day. Organizers send a final update by email the Wednesday before the race and remain on site for several hours after the first wave.
Registration and inclusions
Registration is open from October 1 through January 3. Listed base fees are:
- 5K: $41.21
- 10K: $46.61
- Half-marathon (13.1): $49.85
- Virtual Run: $41.21
- Family 1 Mile Fun Run: $39.05
Registered participants receive a swag bag shipped to a US mailing address that includes a running T-shirt, a finisher's towel or giveaway, a finisher's medal, a digital training pack, online results and a certificate of completion, and an invitation to local running clubs. Technical running shirts are available as an optional upgrade for $5. Fundraising is optional; organizers donate $1 for each mile logged after the race to partner charities. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
