Closter's Dom Mircovich Memorial 5K - 44th Annual & Jim O'Halloran Kids Fun Run

Closter's Dom Mircovich Memorial 5K - 44th Annual & Jim O'Halloran Kids Fun Run

Now in its 44th year, the 5k and Fun Run events will be held on its traditional Sunday of Labor Day weekend. Both events will be held on Sunday, August 31, 2025. The Closter 5k is the prettiest course around and is also the oldest 5k in the Northern Valley.

Events

• 44th Annual Dom Mircovich Memorial Closter 5K Run/Walk: $20, 9:30AM EDT - 10:30AM EDT. Registration Opens June 30, 2025 at 12:00am EDT
• Jim O'Halloran Kids Fun Run: $10, 9:00AM EDT - 9:15AM EDT. Registration ends August 26, 2025 at 11:59pm EDT

Location: Memorial Park, Harrington Ave., Closter, NJ

We run rain or shine, but not if there is a lightning warning. Updated info on the race status due to dangerous lightning can be found by calling 201.750.9507 mailbox 6 on the day of the race IF the weather is questionable.

Schedule

• August 30, 2025, 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm: Early-bird pickup at Runners' House, River Vale, NJ
• August 31, 2025, 8:00 am: Bib Pickup
• August 31, 2025, 9:00 am: Jim O’Halloran Kids Fun Run
• August 31, 2025, 9:30 am: Dom Mircovich Memorial 5K Walk/Run Race Start
• August 31, 2025, 10:30 am: Awards

Course

• USATF Certified 5k Course: Mostly flat beside reservoir, through neighborhoods, & charming town center
• Fun Run distance is approximately 1k

Awards

• Top three male and female finishers overall
• Age Group - 1st three female & male finishers: 10U, and five-year Age Group Awards to 80+
• First three parent-child teams (Online sign up only)
• Fastest Closter resident-male & female

Amenities

• Moisture wicking T-shirt to first 175 registered 5k runners
• B-tag electronic timing system
• Ribbons to all Children’s Fun runners
• Post race refreshments

Additional Information: Registration at Runners' House and on event-day will be $30. Email [email protected] if an accommodation is needed. Shirts are not guaranteed to walk-up registrants. Shirt sizes are not guaranteed.