The NJ Holiday 10K, 5K, Youth Runs at Thompson Park

Celebrate the holiday season in Thompson Park with either a 10K, 5K, & Youth races. Join us on the weekend before Christmas and run on a beautiful, well-marked, and supported course. Even better, bring the kids and have them run their race as well. Everyone gets a technical T-shirt and big and beautiful finisher medal.

Awards Ceremony

Once most of the athletes have finished the course, we’ll hold an awards ceremony to celebrate the top three overall fastest runners in each gender and then each age-group. The kids/youth race is on several distances so that each age group can experience the beauty and excitement of running and racing.

Event Details

We’re excited to hold this 2nd annual race and look forward to making it the best 5K & 10K to celebrate the holiday season in NJ. So, join us now and get a head start on your 2025 running plans.

Race Day Packet Pick-up

Bring picture I.D. You will receive a bib with a timing chip attached to it. Baggage Check-in starts at 9:00 am. Your bib will have a tear off tag that you will pin to your personal bag. You need to show the matching bib to retrieve your bag from the secure area.

Post Race Celebration

Bagels, fruits, and drinks! Awards Ceremony: As soon as the top 3 overall finish, we will hold the ceremony. Enjoy taking memorable pictures on our podium and commemorative race banner!

Goodie Bag

You will receive a full color Technical t-shirt and a commemorative finishers medal that you will love.

Post Race Party

Includes fresh bagels and flavored cheese spreads, Nutella, and organic jelly. Fruits are usually bananas and apples. Depending on the weather, we will offer hot chocolate or apple cider.

Timing & Race Tracking

Electronic timing with splits per loop. Results are uploaded live. Finish line photos and video will be available on the results page. Bibs must be visible and worn on the front! RACE TRACKING - Digital map with live representation of your progress.

Awards

Medals to all finishers. Plaque awards will be given to the top three male and female runners. Age group awards will be awarded to the top three male and female runners in each of the following age groups of 5: 19 and under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and over.

Park Location

Lots of parking available.