Born To Run 5 Mile Race
Friday, November 27, 2026, first start 10:00 AM, in Freehold (Court Street and Lafayette Street). Distances: 1 mile, 5 miles. Entry from $10 to $40; the 5 miles goes from $40 to $45 after October 27.
- Date
- Friday, November 27, 2026
- Start time
- 10:00 AM (earliest wave)
- Location
- Court Street and Lafayette Street, Freehold, NY 07728
- Area
- New Jersey, New York City
- Distances
- 1 mile5 miles
- Course
- Road or path
- Price
- $10 to $40 plus the platform's processing fee
- Next price increase
- Tuesday, October 27, 2026: 5 miles $40 → $45
- Registration
- Open. Opened March 6, online signup closes Friday, November 20, 2026
How to register
Registration is on RunSignup. Pick your distance, add any extras, and you'll get a confirmation email with your bib details. Sign up by October 27 to pay $40 instead of $45.
Register on RunSignup →Race website
Course and race notes
Freehold Area Running Club's 39th Annual Born to Run 5 Mile Race begins in Downtown Freehold, through quiet neighborhoods, around Lake Topanemus to finish back in town. Proceeds from the race benefit Freehold Open Door Food Pantry - continuing the tradition of Fighting Hunger in Your Hometown.
From the race's own listing. Check the race website for the course map and parking.
Source: RunSignup public race API, refreshed 2026-10-17. Details can change; the registration page is the final word.