Running is a great way to get or stay in shape and cool fall weather is perfect for starting or getting back into the sport. If you need a little motivation, signing up for a race can be the perfect solution. Hunterdon County and the surrounding areas are filled with racing opportunities and you can be sure to find one that perfectly suits your current running level. If you are a brand new runner or you want to work to improve your time here is a list of great training programs online as well as a list of races from 5K to marathons.
5K Races
Jonathan Slusher Memorial 5K – Califon NJ, Sunday October 5th starting at 1pm proceeds go to Jonathan Slusher Memorial Scholarship fund.
Zombies on the Run – Sunday October 5th a 5k run, 2 mile walk, and kids 1.4 mile run all take place to benefit the Hunterdon Drug awareness program. You can choose to be a zombie, a survivor or a walking dead!
Conquer the Mountain 5K – Phillipsburg NJ, October 12 registrations starts at 7:30am race starts at 9am.
Running of the Lions 5K and one Miler – Clinton NJ, October 12th starting at 10am.
Grape Gallop – Finesville NJ, October 18th choose between a 2 mile or a 4 mile run at a vineyard! Wine? Running? Why not both?
Trick or Treat 5K and Family Fun Run – Baptistown NJ, October 19th starting at 10am supports the Del Val Education Fund.
Pay it Forward 5K – Pittstown NJ, October 19th the race will honor Henry Scott Olednburg and you can even bring 4 legged friends to participate!
Family Co-Op 5K – Palmyra NJ, October 25th at 9:30 am all proceeds go to the non-profit co-op preschool.
Spooky Sprint 5K – Bloomsbury, October 25th wear Halloween costumes to this fun family event!
Windmill Classic 5K – Milford NJ, November 1st 9am Halloween theme, best costume wins a prize.
5K Training Programs
Beginners 6-week Training Program for a 5K
5K Training Program for Intermediate Runners
5K Training Program for Advanced Runners
Half Marathons
Deleware Canal Half Marathon – Washington Crossing Historic Park is the start and finish of the half marathon on November 15th, registration starts at 9am. Portions of the proceeds from the race will benefit Friends of the Delaware Canal State Park, Friends of Washington Crossing Park and area High School Cross Country teams.
Trenton Half Marathon – Trenton NJ, Saturday November 8th half marathon starts at 8am and if that is too much there is also a 10k and kids run.
Half Marathon Training Programs
Beginners 10-week Training Program
Marathons and Beyond
Deleware Canal 20-miler – Washington Crossing Historic Park, October 23rd registration starts at 8am, race at 9am.
Bucks County Marathon – Washington Crossing Historic Park, November 16th registration starts at 8am, race at 9am.
The Bucky – Washington Crossing Historic Park, November 15th and 16th. This is for those folks looking for the ultimate challenge, the bucky is a combination of the half marathon on Saturday and the Marathon on Sunday for a total of 39.3 miles in one weekend!
Marathon Training Programs
Beginner Marathon Training Program
Intermediate Marathon Training Program
Advanced Marathon Training Program
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