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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5K Walk/Run | 5K | Oct 17, 202610:30 AM | Free | 200 |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
A typical finisher at a 5K in New Brunswick runs 33:55, about 10:55 a mile, based on 5 races with published results. Women typically finish in 38:16 and men in 30:28.
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:09 AM, and the 5K Walk/Run starts at 10:30 AM. The start sits about 90 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
321 Easton Ave, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Aggregated from official results (CompuScore) for Heart & Sole 5K. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
In 2026, the fastest tenth finished in 25:29 or better, the top quarter in 28:02, and half the field in 35:05; the last tenth came in after 53:22.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 35:48 | 26:33 |
| 20-29 | 27:24 | 22:21 |
| 30-39 | 35:06 | 26:04 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
Where a finish time would have placed in 2026.
Slower than most New Jersey 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 28:02, against 27:09 in a typical New Jersey 5K, so times here run 3 percent slower.
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.
Around October 17 the day usually runs from 47°F at dawn to 66°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 16% of days. Cold snaps dip to 41°F and hot years reach 76°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.
What the organizers of Heart & Sole 5K cover on their registration page, in brief.
Course
The course has been updated due to park regulations. The course will consist of two loops of the 1.5-mile cross country course in Buccleuch Park. Since this is a cross country course, the course will not be USATF certified, but it has been…
Awards
Overall Top 3 M/F/N. Age Group Top 1 M/F/N in each category: 14 & under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+. Top 1 M/F/N Rutgers University Honors College Student. Extra prizes will be raffled for all participants.
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RACE IS POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
The Rutgers University Honors College is thrilled to present the 2nd Annual Heart & Sole 5K at Buccleuch Park!
The race kicks off at 10:30 AM sharp, so come early to grab your bib and free event t-shirt! Pickup opens at 9:30 AM at the Large Pavilion.
Stick around afterward for our 11:30 AM Award Ceremony, where top finishers will be recognized with exciting awards.
All registration fees and donations will support the American Heart Association in honor of American Heart Month. Thank you for helping us make a meaningful impact! Registration is capped at 200 participants, so don’t wait—spots will fill fast!