2026 North Jersey Pride Run
Sun, Jun 7, 2026, 5:00 AM EDT
- Type
- Run
Sign up and verify details on the organizer's official page.
Race feel
Join a supportive community 5K and Kids Race in South Orange, NJ, celebrating pride and raising funds for LGBTQ+ youth and families.
- Fun
- Competitive
- For a Cause
Fun
Competitive
For a CauseGreat for
- All Genders Welcome
- Kids & Youth
- Walkers Welcome
All Genders Welcome
Kids & Youth
Walkers WelcomeThe North Jersey Pride Run invites you to a 5K and Kids Race in South Orange, NJ, supporting LGBTQ+ youth and families through North Jersey Pride, Inc. This event welcomes runners and walkers of all ages and paces, including those with strollers and pets. Enjoy a community-focused day on a USATF-certified flat and fast course, perfect for personal bests or a relaxed stroll. Celebrate unity and contribute to a world where all young people feel safe and accepted.
What to expect
A welcoming 5K for all ages and paces, including walkers, strollers, and pets. A dedicated Kids Race for ages 3-9, potentially with age-based heats. Run a USATF-certified, flat, and fast course, ideal for personal bests.
Standout details
- Supports LGBTQ+ youth and families
- USATF-certified 5K course
- Walkers, strollers, and pets welcome
- Awards for top finishers
Perks & features
- USATF Certified
USATF CertifiedFrom the public listing; confirm on the official site.
Course feel
A practical read on terrain, elevation, footing, and typical conditions.
Solid Challenge
Typical course trends
- Typically hilly
Distances & registration
2 optionsUse the official signup link above for all distances.
5K
1 option · closes Jun 7, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
1mo 7d 23h 20m left2026 North Jersey Pride Run
Closes Jun 7, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT · From $28.25
400m
1 option · closes Jun 7, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
1mo 7d 23h 20m left2026 North Jersey Pride Kids Run
Closes Jun 7, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT · From $7.75
Built from public event details. Confirm schedule, fees, and rules on the official event page before signing up.
From the organizer
The North Jersey Pride Run is a 5K and Kids Race in South Orange, NJ that brings our community together and raises funds for North Jersey Pride, Inc.
North Jersey Pride, Inc. is a 501(c)3 dedicated to supporting LGBTQ youth and families through programming and events in the Garden State. We aim to inspire our larger ally community to get involved in the struggle for full equality and to join us in building a world where all young people feel safe, loved and accepted for who they are.
North Jersey Pride Run Details:
5K for participants 18 and older: $25 ($30 on Race Day)
5K for participants under 18 years: $15 ($30 on Race Day)
Kids' Race (3-9 years old): $5 ($10 on Race Day)
This USATF-certified 5K course begins and ends in Grove Park, South Orange, NJ. Runners and walkers of all ages, speeds, and styles are welcome to participate in the 5K. Come with your kids, your strollers, and your (5K capable) pets for a good time in the back of the pack. Looking for a PR on this flat, fast certified 5K course? Then step up to the front and lead the way!
Grove Park is in walking distance to the NJ Transit South Orange Train Station.
Race Start Time: 9:00am
Kids Race Start Time: 10:00am in Grove Park
All children ages 3-9 years old are eligible for the Kids' Race. Depending on the number of participants, the Kids' Race may be divided into heats based on age (distance may be adjusted based on age group as well).
In the past many young children run the both the 5K and the Kids Race. It was wonderful to see so many young people out on the 5K course together. Please contact us if you have any questions about your young child participating in the 5K distance.
Awards
Age groups: Under 10, 10-13, 14-17, 18-22, 23-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
Within each age group, the runners with the top three times in each of the three gender categories (female, male, and nonbinary) will receive awards.