Book it for Books 5K

Welcome to Book It For Books - the literary-themed 5K in Roosevelt Park sponsored by the Friends of the Edison Public Library!

All proceeds go to supporting programs for children, adults and seniors at the Edison Public Library branches.

Registration includes a finisher’s medal and custom event socks. Add an event shirt for just $15.

The overall top 3 fastest runners will receive a placeholder to engrave their choice of words onto bricks in a pathway at North Edison Library in 2027!

Special medals will be presented to the top 3 participants in the following age groups:

10 and under

11–15

16–19

20–29

30–39

40–49

50–59

60–69

and 70+

Come dressed as your favorite book character and enter the costume contest!  Bragging rights for the year to the most original costume!

Event Details:

Location: Roosevelt Park - Edison, New Jersey

Date: SUNDAY 10/11 8:30AM

⏱  Timing: Chip-timed race

Who Can Join? Runners and walkers of all abilities!

Early Packet Pickup

October 10, 2026

Location and time: TBD

Race-Day Packet Pickup

October 11, 2026

7:00–8:00 AM on site

Come run or walk to advocate for our libraries! 

Or if you'd like to DONATE ONLY and not run the race CLICK HERE

Thank you!