Elmer Library Harvest Day 5k Run 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 3, 2026
- Start time
- 8:30 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Elmer, New Jersey
- Entry fee
- From $30 · goes up to $35 on Oct 3, 2026
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elmer Library 5k Race | 5K | Oct 3, 20268:30 AM | $30$35 after Oct 3, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 5K fee goes up to $35 on Oct 3, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $30 until Oct 2, then $35 until Oct 3.
Online registration closes Oct 3, 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 6:57 AM, and the Elmer Library 5k Race starts at 8:30 AM. The start sits about 100 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
120 South Main St., Elmer, NJ 08318
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.
2025 results
All results (5 years)Aggregated from official results for Elmer Library Harvest Day 5k Run. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Elmer Library Harvest Day 5k Run?
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 21:06 or better, the top quarter in 24:09, and half the field in 28:19; the last tenth came in after 40:01.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 23:33 | 22:32 |
| 20-29 | 25:31 | 19:23 |
| 30-39 | 24:43 | 21:04 |
| 40-49 | 26:05 | 22:32 |
| 50-59 | 28:17 | 23:32 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Finishers by year
Up 177 percent since 2021.
All events combined, from official results.
Elmer Library Harvest Day 5k Run 5K year by year
From 2021 to 2025, the field went from 44 to 122 finishers, and the median time dropped from 28:21 to 28:19.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 122 (+36%) | 28:19 | under 21:06 | 15:42 |
| 2024 | 90 (+45%) | 31:03 | under 21:54 | 16:39 |
| 2023 | 62 (-10%) | 28:40 | under 20:15 | 16:09 |
| 2022 | 69 (+57%) | 32:16 | under 23:13 | 16:14 |
| 2021 | 44 | 28:21 | under 21:21 | 16:24 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Faster than most New Jersey 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 24:09, against 27:09 in a typical New Jersey 5K, so times here run 11 percent faster.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 3 the day usually runs from 57°F at dawn to 72°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 23% of days. Cold snaps dip to 47°F and hot years reach 80°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
- 120 South Main St., Elmer, NJ 08318Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 100 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 3, 2026), 2025 (Oct 4, 2025), 2024 (Oct 5, 2024), 2023 (Oct 7, 2023), 2022 (Oct 1, 2022), 2021 (Oct 2, 2021)
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Quick answers
- When is Elmer Library Harvest Day 5k Run?
- Saturday, October 3, 2026, starting at 8:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $30 before processing fees, and rises to $35 on Oct 3, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 3, 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.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 122 runners finished the Elmer Library 5k Race; the median finish was 28:19 and the winner ran 15:42.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 24:09, against 27:09 in a typical New Jersey 5K, so times here run 11 percent faster.
- Where does it start?
- 120 South Main St., Elmer, NJ 08318.
- Is there a course map?
- Yes, the organizers publish the route on On the Go Map; the link is under Start location and course.
From the organizers
Join us for the Elmer Library Harvest Day 10th ANNUAL 5k Run
All Proceeds benefit The Elmer Library!
Race Date - Saturday, October 3rd, 2026 Race Starts at 8:30 am
Race packet pick up and registration begins at 7:30 AM on race day.
5K Race starts at 8:30 am.
Location: Elmer Library 120 S. Main St., Elmer, NJ 08318
Parking available on South Main Street or across the street at the Adams Funeral Home ; Additional parking available at the Elmer Fire House and the Elmer Little League Ballpark.
Rain or Shine, No Refunds
Pre registration Cost $30 for 5K with t-shirt for 20 years and older. $20 for ages 19 and younger.