EBEF Bear Crawl: A 5K Run/Walk
Sun, Nov 15, 2026, 3:30 AM EST
- Type
- Run
Finish signup on the organizer site (check fees and dates there).
Race feel
Run or walk a flat 5K for a great cause, supporting East Brunswick Public Schools, with competitive awards and kids' races.
- Competitive
- For a Cause
Competitive
For a CauseGreat for
- Walkers Welcome
Walkers WelcomeJoin the EBEF Bear Crawl, a 5K run/walk supporting the East Brunswick Education Foundation. This event helps fund grants that enrich local public school curricula. Runners and walkers of all ages are welcome on a certified, flat course. Top finishers receive medals across various age categories, making it a great day for both community support and personal bests. Kids' races are also available for younger participants.
What to expect
- Enjoy a warm-up stretch and National Anthem before your 5K.
- Navigate a certified, flat 5K course.
- Younger participants can join dedicated kids' races.
Standout details
- Certified, flat 5K course
- Supports local public schools
- Awards for top 3 finishers by age group
- Kids' races available
Distances & registration
6 optionsUse the official signup link above for all distances.
5K
1 option · closes Nov 10, 2026, 10:00 AM EST
6mo 12d 1h 45m leftEBEF Bear Crawl 5K
Closes Nov 10, 2026, 10:00 AM EST · From $32.80
0.25 Miles
1 option · closes Nov 10, 2026, 10:00 AM EST
6mo 12d 1h 45m leftGrades K-1: .25 mile
Closes Nov 10, 2026, 10:00 AM EST · From $13.72
0.5 Miles
1 option · closes Nov 10, 2026, 10:00 AM EST
6mo 12d 1h 45m leftGrades 2-3: .50 mile
Closes Nov 10, 2026, 10:00 AM EST · From $13.72
1 Mile
1 option · closes Nov 10, 2026, 10:00 AM EST
6mo 12d 1h 45m leftGrades 4-6: 1 mile
Closes Nov 10, 2026, 10:00 AM EST · From $13.72
50 Yards
1 option · closes Nov 10, 2026, 10:00 AM EST
6mo 12d 1h 45m leftAges 2-3: 50 yard dash
Closes Nov 10, 2026, 10:00 AM EST · From $13.72
75 Yards
1 option · closes Nov 10, 2026, 10:00 AM EST
6mo 12d 1h 45m leftAges 4-5: 75 yard dash
Closes Nov 10, 2026, 10:00 AM EST · From $13.72
Summaries use public event text. Confirm schedule, fees, and rules on the official page before you sign up.
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
Comfortable field
263 5K finishers in 2023. A manageable crowd with enough runners for company on course.
Typical finish
37:36
Think middle-of-the-pack, using chip time when available.
Competitive feel
Speedy front
There is real pace up front, even if the overall field is broad. Front-group read: 22:41.
People mix
More women
About 56% women and 44% men among finishers who listed gender.
Quick read
For the 5K in 2023, this looks like a comfortable field: 263 finishers are represented here. A middle-of-the-pack finish was around 37:36. The quicker front of the field averaged about 22:41. 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.
East Brunswick, NJ
Close-to-home draw
Edison, NJ
Travel draw
East Brunswick
Travel draw
Spotswood, NJ
Travel draw
South River, NJ
Travel draw
Award clues
Historic placement clues only. Race-day awards can use different rules.
Overall observed placement
Top 3 (from finish order in our sample)
Show the year-by-year numbers
| Distance | Year | Finishers | Typical | Average | Front 10% | Fastest M / W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5K | 2023 | 263 | 37:36 | 40:03 | 22:41 | 19:39 / 23:04 |
Last summary update: May 2, 2026
From the organizer
Sunday, November 15, 2026 at the Community Arts Center
721 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick, NJ 08816
8:15 warm up stretch and National Anthem 5K 8:30 am start time
Kids’ races: 10:00 am start time
Runners and walkers will complete a 5K for a great cause– the East Brunswick Education Foundation !
EBEF is a non profit organization that through its fundraising, provides grants that enhance and enrich the curriculum in the East Brunswick Public Schools. Runners and Walkers of all ages are welcome to participate in the 5K.
The 5K course is certified and flat.
After October 15th shirts are not guaranteed with registration and prices will increase.
Top 3 Finishers 5K Medals will be provided for the following age categories: 19 & Under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70 & Over.
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