Community Uplift 5K Run/Walk
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Event overview
The Community Uplift 5K Run/Walk takes place on May 16, 2026 at The Omega Family Resource and Learning Center, 132 South Harrison St., East Orange, NJ. The event is held rain or shine and includes both a 5K run and a 5K walk. Proceeds benefit GECUF.
Logistics, registration and amenities
Base registration is listed as $30 for the 5K run or walk; a processing fee may increase the total to $33.80 and additional options or donations can change the final amount. Registration by April 30 guarantees a free t-shirt; registration three weeks before the event guarantees a personalized bib with the participant name printed. Registration fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.
On-site amenities include live online, text, and email results, free finish-line photos and same-day finish-line video. Awards are given to the top three male and top three female overall finishers in the 5K run; participants who run in the incorrect wave are ineligible for awards. Parking is available in a lot behind the building at 95 Evergreen Pl; if that lot is full, street parking is available on Evergreen Pl. Bib pickup requires knowing the bib number; a self-lookup area is available for those who do not know their number. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.