Harrington Park Fall Spectacular - 24th Annual 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 17, 2026
- Start time
- 9:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Harrington Park, New Jersey
- Entry fee
- From $5 · goes up to $30 on Oct 2, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiddie Dash | – | Oct 17, 20269:00 AM | $5 | – |
| Mile Fun Run | Kids | Oct 17, 20269:15 AM | $10 | – |
| 5k Run/Walk | 5K | Oct 17, 202610:00 AM | $25$30 after Oct 2, 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 $30 on Oct 2, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Kiddie Dash: $5 until Oct 17.
- Mile Fun Run: $10 until Oct 17.
- 5k Run/Walk: $25 until Oct 1, then $30 until Oct 17.
Online registration closes Oct 17, 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 7:08 AM, and the Kiddie Dash starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 60 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
Harrington Park School, Harrington Park, NJ 07640
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 (3 years)Harrington Park Live 5K - Fall Spectacular- Run/Walk Saturday, November 1st, 2025
Mile Fun Run (Ages 9 and under)
Aggregated from official results (BEST Racing Systems) for Harrington Park Fall Spectacular - 24th Annual. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Harrington Park Fall Spectacular - 24th Annual?
At the 2025 Harrington Park Live 5K - Fall Spectacular- Run/Walk Saturday, November 1st, 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 22:08 or better, the top quarter in 25:36, and half the field in 30:24; the last tenth came in after 45:52.
At the 2025 Mile Fun Run (Ages 9 and under), the fastest tenth finished in 6:28 or better, the top quarter in 7:57, and half the field in 9:03; the last tenth came in after 10:17.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 26:00 | 21:54 |
| 20-29 | 27:59 | 21:56 |
| 30-39 | 25:13 | 19:24 |
| 40-49 | 24:58 | 21:06 |
| 50-59 | 20:54 | 20:28 |
| 60-69 | 24:36 | 21:27 |
| 70+ | 32:58 | 24:53 |
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
About the same size since 2023.
All events combined, from official results.
Harrington Park Fall Spectacular - 24th Annual 5K year by year
From 2023 to 2025, the field went from 404 to 404 finishers, and the median time dropped from 31:58 to 30:24.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 404 (-8%) | 30:24 | under 22:08 | 15:52 |
| 2024 | 441 (+9%) | 31:27 | under 22:25 | 15:38 |
| 2023 | 404 | 31:58 | under 22:46 | 16:21 |
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 25:36, against 27:09 in a typical New Jersey 5K, so times here run 6 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 17 the day usually runs from 47°F at dawn to 64°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 17% of days. Cold snaps dip to 41°F and hot years reach 74°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
- Harrington Park School, Harrington Park, NJ 07640Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 60 feet
- Included with entry
- Long sleeve "tech tops" to the first 500 pre-registrants.
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, Kids
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 17, 2026), 2025 (Nov 1, 2025), 2024 (Nov 2, 2024), 2023 (Nov 4, 2023), 2022 (Nov 12, 2022), 2021 (Nov 13, 2021)
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Quick answers
- When is Harrington Park Fall Spectacular - 24th Annual?
- Saturday, October 17, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $5 before processing fees, and rises to $30 on Oct 2, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 17, 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?
- 5K, Kids.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 404 runners finished the Harrington Park Live 5K - Fall Spectacular- Run/Walk Saturday, November 1st, 2025; the median finish was 30:24 and the winner ran 15:52.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 25:36, against 27:09 in a typical New Jersey 5K, so times here run 6 percent faster.
- Where does it start?
- Harrington Park School, Harrington Park, NJ 07640.
From the organizers
Our Fall Spectacular is a high energy event including a USATF Certified 5K Run/Walk for all ages on a relatively flat course through scenic Harrington Park, NJ. Enjoy professional pre-race stretching, a live DJ, and water stations at Miles 1 and 2. The event concludes with an indoor awards ceremony in the gymnasium at 11:00 AM. Race results will be posted with chip time and gun time will determine all award results.