Genesis Centers: Walk the Talk, the Christopher Schultes 5K Run/Walk for Recovery 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 3, 2026
- Start time
- 9:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Pennsauken, New Jersey
- Entry fee
- From $20
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
Registration is open.
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5K Run (Adult 18+) | 5K | Oct 3, 20269:00 AM | $35 | – |
| 5K Run (Students age 11-17) | 5K | Oct 3, 20269:00 AM | $20 | – |
| 5K Walk (Adult 18+) | 5K | Oct 3, 20269:00 AM | $35 | – |
| 5K Walk (Students age 11-17) | 5K | Oct 3, 20269:00 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
- 5K Run (Adult 18+) and 5K Walk (Adult 18+): $35 until Oct 3.
- 5K Run (Students age 11-17) and 5K Walk (Students age 11-17): $20 until Oct 3.
Online registration closes Oct 3, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $35, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in New Jersey ($35).
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Pennsauken runs 35:35, about 11:27 a mile, based on 7 races with published results. Women typically finish in 36:30 and men in 30:40.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:56 AM, and the 5K Run (Adult 18+) starts at 9:00 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
Cooper River Park, Pennsauken, NJ 08109
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 (2 years)Aggregated from official results (Tomahawk Timing) for Genesis Centers: Walk the Talk, the Christopher Schultes 5K Run/Walk for Recovery. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Genesis Centers: Walk the Talk, the Christopher Schultes 5K Run/Walk for Recovery?
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 5:42 or better, the top quarter in 20:27, and half the field in 27:22; the last tenth came in after 57:06.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Finishers by year
About the same size since 2024.
All events combined, from official results.
Genesis Centers: Walk the Talk, the Christopher Schultes 5K Run/Walk for Recovery 5K year by year
From 2024 to 2025, the field went from 31 to 30 finishers, and the median time dropped from 28:56 to 27:22.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 30 (-3%) | 27:22 | under 5:42 | 0:04 |
| 2024 | 31 | 28:56 | under 5:42 | 0:27 |
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 71°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 15% 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
- Cooper River Park, Pennsauken, NJ 08109Map
- 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 (Sep 20, 2025), 2024 (Sep 21, 2024), 2023 (Oct 28, 2023), 2022 (Oct 8, 2022), 2021 (Sep 25, 2021)
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Quick answers
- When is Genesis Centers: Walk the Talk, the Christopher Schultes 5K Run/Walk for Recovery?
- 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 $35, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in New Jersey ($35).
- 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, 30 runners finished the 5K Run (Adult 18+); the median finish was 27:22 and the winner ran 0:04.
- Where does it start?
- Cooper River Park, Pennsauken, NJ 08109.
From the organizers
Our 21st Annual 5K Run and Walk is Saturday, October 3rd at Cooper River Park. Registration opens at 8:00 am and the race is scheduled to kick off at 9:00am. No matter if you are running or walking, we encourage you to invite your friends, family, and coworkers to participate with you! Dog-Friendly event!