Edison to India 5K Dash-or-Dally 2026
- Date
- Saturday, November 7, 2026
- Start time
- 9:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Edison, New Jersey
- Entry fee
- From $25
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5k | 3.1 miles - Runners only (Age-based discounts and coupons applied at checkout | Age based discounts: 21 and under: $20, 65 and older: $25) | 5K | Nov 7, 20269:00 AM | $30 | – |
| 5k | 3.1 miles - Runners only (Early Bird Pricing. Age-based discounts and coupons applied at checkout | Age based discounts: 21 and under: $15, 65 and older: $20) | 5K | Nov 7, 20269:00 AM | $25 | – |
| 5k | 3.1 miles - Walkers/Strollers only (Age-based discounts and coupons applied at checkout | Age based discounts: 21 and under: $20, 65 and older: $25) | 5K | Nov 7, 20269:00 AM | $30 | – |
| 5k | 3.1 miles - Walkers/Strollers only (Early Bird Pricing. Age-based discounts and coupons applied at checkout | Age based discounts: 21 and under: $15, 65 and older: $20) | 5K | Nov 7, 20269:00 AM | $25 | – |
| 5k | 3.1 miles - Virtual (Age-based discounts and coupons applied at checkout | Age based discounts: 21 and under: $20, 65 and older: $25)Virtual | 5K | Nov 7, 20269:00 AM | $30 | – |
| 5k | 3.1 miles - Virtual (Early Bird Pricing. Age-based discounts and coupons applied at checkout | Age based discounts: 21 and under: $15, 65 and older: $20)Virtual | 5K | Nov 7, 20269:00 AM | $25 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $30 until Nov 7.
Online registration closes Nov 7, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $30, entry is about 14 percent below 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 6:33 AM, and the 5k | 3.1 miles - Runners only (Age-based discounts and coupons applied at checkout | Age based discounts: 21 and under: $20, 65 and older: $25) starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 50 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
Roosevelt Park, Edison, NJ 08837
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Typical race-day weather
Around November 7 the day usually runs from 42°F at dawn to 59°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 11% of days. Cold snaps dip to 36°F and hot years reach 70°F.
Based on 70 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
- Roosevelt Park, Edison, NJ 08837Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 50 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Nov 7, 2026), 2025 (Sep 6, 2025)
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Quick answers
- When is Edison to India 5K Dash-or-Dally?
- Saturday, November 7, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $25 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Nov 7, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for New Jersey?
- At $30, entry is about 14 percent below 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?
- Roosevelt Park, Edison, NJ 08837.
From the organizers
Join us for the 2026 Edison to India 5K at beautiful Roosevelt Park in Edison, NJ.
Every step you take helps bring quality, affordable healthcare to underserved communities across India through the lifesaving work of Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore.
Whether you run, walk, or dally, you'll be making a difference while enjoying a morning of community, impact, and fun.
Together, let's go the distance—from Edison to India.