Carlos Negron Memorial Run
Sun, Oct 4, 2026, 5:30 AM EDT
- Distance
- 2 Mile
- Type
- Walk
Finish signup on the organizer site (check fees and dates there).
Race feel
Run a meaningful 5K in Jersey City, honoring a fallen fire fighter and supporting the St. Barnabas Burn Center.
- For a Cause
For a CauseThis 5K run in Jersey City honors the memory of Fire Fighter Carlos Negron, who made the ultimate sacrifice in 1993. Participants join together to remember his dedication and support a vital cause. All proceeds from the event are dedicated to the St. Barnabas Burn Center in Livingston, NJ, contributing to their important work. It's an opportunity to run with purpose and community spirit.
What to expect
- Join a 5K run dedicated to the memory of Jersey City Fire Fighter Carlos Negron.
- Your participation directly supports the St. Barnabas Burn Center.
- Experience a rolling course in Jersey City.
Standout details
- Honors Fire Fighter Carlos Negron
- Benefits St. Barnabas Burn Center
Past race snapshot
What the field usually feels like
A plain-English read from past public results. It is helpful context, not a prediction.
Crowd
Small field
136 5K finishers in 2015. A quieter race where the pack may spread out more quickly.
Typical finish
28:04
Think middle-of-the-pack, using gun time when available.
Competitive feel
Lively front
The faster end moves well, but the race still has room for everyday runners. Front-group read: 20:59.
People mix
More men
About 29% women and 71% men among finishers who listed gender.
Quick read
For the 5K in 2015, this looks like a small field: 136 finishers are represented here. A middle-of-the-pack finish was around 28:04. The quicker front of the field averaged about 20:59. Use it as a feel check, not a promise about race day.
Where runners came from
Aggregated city counts only. Small groups stay hidden in public views.
Jersey City, NJ
Close-to-home draw
Bayonne, NJ
Travel draw
West Orange, NJ
Travel draw
Chatham, NJ
Travel draw
Clifton, NJ
Travel draw
Award clues
Historic placement clues only. Race-day awards can use different rules.
Female 01-14
Top 5 (from posted divisions)
Female 15-20
Top 5 (from posted divisions)
Female 21-25
Top 5 (from posted divisions)
Female 26-30
Top 5 (from posted divisions)
Female 31-35
Top 5 (from posted divisions)
Show the year-by-year numbers
| Distance | Year | Finishers | Typical | Average | Front 10% | Fastest M / W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5K | 2015 | 136 | 28:04 | 30:39 | 20:59 | 19:22 / 23:05 |
Last summary update: May 2, 2026
From the organizer
5K Run in memory of Jersey City Fire Fighter Carlos Negron who made the supreme sacrifice at a 3 Alarm fire on March 20, 1993. Proceeds of the run benefit St. Barnabas Burn Center, Livingston, NJ