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Mayor's Challenge 5K + 1 Mile Costume Fun Run

Saturday, October 24, 2026Red Bank, New Jersey

5K entry: $20
Days to go: 2

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At a glance

Date: Oct 24, 2026
Location: Red Bank, New Jersey
Distances: 5K, 1 mi
Registration: Open until Oct 24, 2026, via runsignup.com

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About this race

Join us for our 8th annual Mayor's Challenge in 2026 with all proceeds to benefit 180 Turning Lives Around, a non-profit organization based in Freehold, NJ, dedicated to providing support and resources for individuals facing domestic and sexual violence in Monmouth County, NJ. Learn more about 180 Turning Lives around here.

The race route meanders through one of the hidden gems of Middletown - Poricy Park! The trail consists of wide grass paths, as well as some sections of single track. Poricy Park is not flat - beware of the hills! This is a trail/cross-country course - race surfaces consist of grass, gravel and wooden platforms - trails are not paved.

5K Fitness Walk: 3:00pm

1mi Fun Run: 3:30pm

5K Race: 3:45pm

This 5K run/walk is a costume run! Dress in your Halloween (run-safe) costume and complete the challenge. Post-race prizes include 5K run overall male & female & top age range male & female; 1 mile fun run top finishers; best costume (group, unique, and America 250 themed). Stay after for the Halloween Hullabaloo!

Key dates

Registration opens

Jun 15, 2026

Registration closes

Oct 24, 2026

Race day

Oct 24, 2026

Standard ends

Oct 24, 2026

Pricing

5K Run

Standard, until Oct 24, 2026

$30

1 Mile Fun Run

Standard, until Oct 24, 2026

$25

5K Fitness Walk

Standard, until Oct 24, 2026

$20

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