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Bob Hendricks Memorial 5k Run/Walk 2026

Date
Sunday, October 4, 2026
Start time
9:00 AM start (New York)
Entry fee
From $40
Included with entry
Includes a shirt
Fundraising
Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees

EventDistanceWhenEntry feeCap
Bob Hendricks Memorial 5k Run/Walk5KOct 4, 20269:00 AM$40–
Bob Hendricks Memorial 5k Run/Walk -- VIRTUAL OPTIONVirtual5KOct 4, 20269:00 AM$30–

Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.

Race day planning

Entry fee schedule

  • $40 until Oct 4.

Online registration closes Oct 4, 2026, unless the race fills first.

How the price compares

At $40, entry is about 14 percent above a typical 5K in New Jersey, which costs $35 right now.

What a typical finish looks like

A typical finisher at a 5K in New Jersey runs 32:16, about 10:23 a mile, based on 598 races with published results. Women typically finish in 35:02 and men in 29:30.

Light and altitude

Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:56 AM, and the Bob Hendricks Memorial 5k Run/Walk starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 130 feet above sea level.

Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.

Start location and course

3055 River Road, Bedminster, NJ 07921

The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.

Typical race-day weather

Around October 4 the day usually runs from 52°F at dawn to 68°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 16% of days. Cold snaps dip to 44°F and hot years reach 77°F.

Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.

Race details

Where
3055 River Road, Bedminster, NJ 07921Map
Course
Road
Start elevation
About 130 feet
Results posted by the race
Results 2025
Included with entry
T-Shirt
Donations
Accepted when you register
Distances
5K
Editions
2026 (Oct 4, 2026), 2025 (Sep 28, 2025)

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Quick answers

When is Bob Hendricks Memorial 5k Run/Walk?
Sunday, October 4, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM.
How much does it cost?
Entry starts at $40 before processing fees.
When does registration close?
Online registration closes Oct 4, 2026, unless the race fills first.
Is the entry fee high for New Jersey?
At $40, entry is about 14 percent above a typical 5K in New Jersey, which costs $35 right now.
Do runners get a shirt or medal?
Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
Can I donate to a cause when I register?
Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
What distances can I run?
5K.
Where does it start?
3055 River Road, Bedminster, NJ 07921.
Is there a course map?
Yes, the organizers publish the route on google.com; the link is under Start location and course.

From the organizers

Please join us by registering for the 2nd annual Bob Hendricks Memorial 5k Run/Walk! Last year we had 334 entries-- runners, walkers, strollers, virtual participants, a great race for all!

COURSE AND EVENT DETAILS ARE AS FOLLOWS:

Join us on our USATF certified course and sanctioned event on clearly marked paved paths connecting River Road Park to the Bedminster Police station! Flat as can be, with one pedestrian bridge over the highway! This 5k is perfect for runners of all levels as well as walkers. Bob Hendricks Memorial 5k T-shirts available in-person racers until September 4th or while supplies last!

Virtual option also available!

Saturday October 3rd, 2026

The Dunellen Hotel - 120 N. Washington Ave., Dunellen, NJ 08812

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