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Heart & Sole 5K 2026

Date
Saturday, October 17, 2026
Start time
10:30 AM start (New York)
Entry fee
From Free
Included with entry
Includes a shirt
Fundraising
Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees

EventDistanceWhenEntry feeCap
5K Walk/Run5KOct 17, 202610:30 AMFree200

Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.

Race day planning

What a typical finish looks like

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.

Light and altitude

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.

Start location and course

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.

2026 results

All results
114
finishers
35:05
median (11:18 /mi)
17:47
winning time
50% / 50%
women / men
median 35:0520:2457:59
Finish times, fastest to slowest. Each bar is a slice of the field; the dashed line is the median.

Aggregated from official results (CompuScore) for Heart & Sole 5K. Individual finisher names are not stored here.

How fast do you need to be at Heart & Sole 5K?

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.

Third place by age group, 2026 5K Walk/Run
AgeWomenMen
Under 2035:4826:33
20-2927:2422:21
30-3935:0626:04

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 2026.

How fast is it?

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.

Typical race-day weather

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.

From the race's page

What the organizers of Heart & Sole 5K cover on their registration page, in brief.

Course

Course Map

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

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 details

Where
321 Easton Ave, New Brunswick, NJ 08901Map
Course
Road
Start elevation
About 90 feet
Included with entry
T-Shirt
Donations
Accepted when you register
Distances
5K
Editions
2026 (Mar 21, 2026)

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Quick answers

When is Heart & Sole 5K?
Saturday, October 17, 2026, starting at 10:30 AM.
How much does it cost?
Entry starts at Free before processing fees.
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 2026, 114 runners finished the 5K Walk/Run; the median finish was 35:05 and the winner ran 17:47.
Is it a fast course?
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.
Where does it start?
321 Easton Ave, New Brunswick, NJ 08901.

From the organizers

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!

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