Bloomin' 5K
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Event
The Bloomin' 5K and 1 Mile Walk is scheduled for Sunday, April 26, 2026. The event is hosted by St. Peter’s Haven and includes a USATF-NJ certified and sanctioned 5K course (Course ID NJ19007JLW) with Grand Prix status and USATF NJ 500 Point Event designation. The 5K has a downhill finish and the 1 Mile Walk consists of three laps around Main Memorial Pond. The event is described as dog- and stroller-friendly and will feature music, food, and activities for children.
Distances
- 5K
- 1 Mile Walk
Logistics and awards
Event registration, music, and activities take place in Main Memorial Park; the 5K starts and finishes on Park Slope and the 1 Mile Walk occurs in the park. Main Memorial Park GPS address is 1395 Main Ave, Clifton, NJ 07011. There is ample off-street parking and limited parking at Christopher Columbus Middle School and the Clifton Public Library; attendees parking south of Route 46 are advised to cross at the traffic light by Day Avenue.
Registration fees vary by date: early registration $30 (until March 16), standard registration $35 (until April 24), and race day registration $40; children age 10 and under may run or walk free. Packets can be picked up at St. Peter’s Haven on April 25 and April 26. Registrants over age 10 receive a T-shirt. Awards include medals and cash gift cards for overall top finishers ($100, $50, $25) and age-group awards through 80+. Water and carbohydrate stations will be available. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.