Run for North Caldwell (5K & Color Mile) 2026

Description

The Run for North Caldwell features two events, a USATF-sanctioned 5K and a 1-mile Color Run, with the net proceeds from each used to improve North Caldwell’s athletic fields and recreational facilities.

Register for either or both events, each of which is open to runners and walkers of all ages. Participants in the 5K can register for the Color Run for an additional $10 charge, and vice versa.

We will have separate awards for participants that are students at North Caldwell's schools (Grandview Elementary and Gould Elementary) and for middle school and high school participants. If any 5K participant is a student at these schools, please indicate that in the appropriate spot when registering.

All online registrations completed by August 31, 2026 include an event shirt. 5K participants will receive a Dry-Fit T-Shirt with the race logo and sponsors. Color Run participants will receive a 100% cotton Color Run T-shirt. If you register for both events, you will receive two t-shirts. Registrations received after August 31, 2026 will receive event shirts on a first-come, first-served basis, when picking up race materials.

Event Day Race Materials Pickup

Where : Parking Lot next to North Caldwell Borough Hall, 141 Gould Ave, North Caldwell, NJ

When : Friday (9/18) from 5pm-8pm (recommended) or Saturday (9/19) from 6am until the start of the respective events, 8:00am for the 5K and 9:30am for the Color Run. This is where 5K participants will receive their bib for the 5K and Color Run participants will receive their color packets. Participants that registered early will also receive event shirts at this time. If you registered for both events, you will receive everything in one bag. Limited shirts are available for those who registered after 8/31; for these participants, we recommend you pick up your packet as early as possible if you want a shirt. For Color Run participants, do not open your color packets until instructed to do so at the start of the race. The 5K will begin at promptly at 8:00 am; 5K participants should arrive by 7:30am. The Color Run will begin at 9:30am from the same location at the finish for the 5K, outside of North Caldwell Borough Hall.

Event Day Parking

Parking Lots : Liberty Field (pool side only), Firemen's Field

Street Parking : Gould Ave (west of Maywood Ct only), Park Ave, Maywood Ct, Cambridge Dr **The entrance to Gould Ave from Mountain Ave and Park Ave will be closed around 7:15am. After then you can access Gould Ave via Central Ave.**

Event Day Location & Schedule

Race Start : North Caldwell Borough Hall, 141 Gould Ave, North Caldwell, NJ

7:45am: Opening Remarks & National Anthem 8:00am: Race Start | Volunteers and signs will be stationed throughout the course to guide you. 9:00am: Award Presentation 9:30am: Color Run Start

All CDC and NJ DOH guidelines in place at the time of the event will be followed.

For additional information, please visit the race page here: https://www.run4nc.com