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

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

Location: 805 Newman Springs Rd, Lincroft, United States

Date: December 21, 2025

Time: 9:30 AM

Courses and Prices:

• 10K: 60 USD, 50 USD, 25 USD, 25 USD
• 5K: 60 USD, 50 USD, 25 USD, 25 USD
• 1/2 Miler: 60 USD, 50 USD, 25 USD, 25 USD
• 50 Yard Dashers: 60 USD, 50 USD, 25 USD, 25 USD

Description: 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. Then, 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. We’re excited to hold this 3rd 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 2026 running plans.

Event details and schedule

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.

5K & 10K Race Start: 9:30 AM

Youth Races Start: 11:00 AM

Awards: Medals to all finishers. Plaque awards will be given to 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.