Fairton 5K Run & The "Mikey" Mile Walk & Bikes for Bellies 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 3, 2026
- Start time
- 9:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Fairton, New Jersey
- Entry fee
- From $20
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairton 5K Run | 5K | Oct 3, 20269:00 AM | $25 | – |
| Bikes For Bellies | 5K | Oct 3, 20269:15 AM | $20 | – |
| The 1 Mile "Mikey" Walk | 1 Mile | Oct 3, 20269:15 AM | $20 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Fairton 5K Run: $25 until Oct 3.
- Bikes For Bellies and The 1 Mile "Mikey" Walk: $20 until Oct 3.
Online registration closes Oct 3, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $25, entry is about 29 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 Fairton 5K Run starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 80 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
70 Fairton-Gouldtown Rd - Fairfield Twp Municipal Building - Cumberland County (Start/Finish Line), Fairton, NJ 08320
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2025 results
All results (4 years)Aggregated from official results for Fairton 5K Run & The "Mikey" Mile Walk & Bikes for Bellies. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Fairton 5K Run & The "Mikey" Mile Walk & Bikes for Bellies?
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 22:45 or better, the top quarter in 26:24, and half the field in 31:54; the last tenth came in after 49:32.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 35:25 | 30:55 |
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 136 percent since 2022.
All events combined, from official results.
Fairton 5K Run & The "Mikey" Mile Walk & Bikes for Bellies 5K year by year
From 2022 to 2025, the field went from 11 to 26 finishers, and the median time dropped from 32:56 to 31:54.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 26 (same) | 31:54 | under 22:45 | 19:09 |
| 2024 | 26 (-7%) | 36:38 | under 24:00 | 22:17 |
| 2023 | 28 (+155%) | 33:16 | under 25:17 | 23:10 |
| 2022 | 11 | 32:56 | under 29:03 | 27:08 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
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
- 70 Fairton-Gouldtown Rd - Fairfield Twp Municipal Building - Cumberland County (Start/Finish Line), Fairton, NJ 08320Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 80 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 1 Mile, 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 3, 2026), 2025 (Sep 13, 2025), 2024 (Nov 9, 2024), 2023 (Nov 11, 2023), 2022 (Oct 8, 2022), 2021 (Jul 3, 2021)
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Quick answers
- When is Fairton 5K Run & The "Mikey" Mile Walk & Bikes for Bellies?
- Saturday, October 3, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $20 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 3, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for New Jersey?
- At $25, entry is about 29 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?
- 1 Mile, 5K.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 26 runners finished the Fairton 5K Run; the median finish was 31:54 and the winner ran 19:09.
- Where does it start?
- 70 Fairton-Gouldtown Rd - Fairfield Twp Municipal Building - Cumberland County (Start/Finish Line), Fairton, NJ 08320.
From the organizers
6th Annual Fairton 5K Run & 1-Mile "Mikey" Walk
Join us for the 6th Annual Fairton 5K Run, a family-friendly event benefiting Fairton Christian Center Academy (FCCA) and the Prune Belly Network!
Whether you're an experienced runner, a casual walker, or simply looking for a fun way to spend the morning with family and friends, this event has something for everyone.
The scenic 5K course (the course is actually 3.5 miles) takes participants through beautiful Fairfield Township in Cumberland County, beginning and ending at the Fairfield Township Municipal Building. Along the way, you'll enjoy views of Fairton's picturesque Clark's Pond and the quiet country roads that make our community so special.
In addition to the 5K, we also offer: