Greta's Run 5K & Memory Walk

Event Information

The 13th Annual Greta’s Run for Imagine will take place on Sunday, May 17, 2026, at Roosevelt Intermediate School in Westfield, New Jersey. This year’s event will feature a USATF-certified 5K race at 9:00AM, followed by a Kids Fun Run at 10:00AM and conclude with a Memory Walk at 10:30AM.

History of the Event

Greta’s Run was founded in 2012 in memory of Greta Schoenemann. In 2019, Greta’s Run was proudly inherited by Imagine, A Center for Coping with Loss. Participants run in memory of Greta and loved ones lost, helping to honor their stories and keep their legacies alive. Last year, Greta’s Run raised over $250,000, supporting Imagine’s free programs and services. This year, the goal is to raise $300,000 to allow Imagine to open additional Nights of Support.

About Imagine

Imagine, located in both Mountainside and Newark, NJ, provides FREE, year-round peer grief support groups for children and families coping with the death of a parent, sibling, or child. Our work focuses on transforming grief into resilience, empathy, and compassion.

T-Shirt & Bib Pick Up

T-Shirt and Bib Pick Up will be available in advance of race day at Fleet Feet Westfield on Friday, May 15th (4 - 7PM) and Saturday, May 16th (9AM - 1PM). Shirts and bibs will also be available for pickup on the morning of the race beginning at 7:45 AM.

Race Location

Roosevelt Intermediate School
301 Clark Street
Westfield, NJ 07090 US