Isaiah House Family Color Run 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 3, 2026
- Start time
- 9:30 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Maplewood, New Jersey
- Entry fee
- From $20
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaiah House Color Walk/Run | 1 Mile | Oct 3, 20269:30 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
- $20 until Oct 3.
Online registration closes Oct 3, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $20, entry is about 33 percent below a typical 1-mile race in New Jersey, which costs $30 right now.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:54 AM, and the Isaiah House Color Walk/Run starts at 9:30 AM. The start sits about 150 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
South Mountain Reservation, Bear Lane (near the dog park), Maplewood, NJ 07040
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 3 the day usually runs from 54°F at dawn to 70°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 21% of days. Cold snaps dip to 46°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
- South Mountain Reservation, Bear Lane (near the dog park), Maplewood, NJ 07040Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 150 feet
- Distances
- 1 Mile
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 3, 2026), 2025 (Sep 27, 2025)
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Quick answers
- When is Isaiah House Family Color Run?
- Saturday, October 3, 2026, starting at 9:30 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 $20, entry is about 33 percent below a typical 1-mile race in New Jersey, which costs $30 right now.
- What distances can I run?
- 1 Mile.
- Where does it start?
- South Mountain Reservation, Bear Lane (near the dog park), Maplewood, NJ 07040.
From the organizers
Join us at the South Mountain Reservation on October 3, 2026 for a Family Color Run to benefit Isaiah House! The early-bird registration fee is $15 until September 20, increasing to $20 after that.
Please arrive at 9:30am to check-in and receive your bib. Park near the dog park - there will be signs leading you to the run.
The one-mile Family Run will begin at 10am
Kids' 100 Meter Run will start at 11am
Runners can participate in either, or both runs
Wear comfortable clothing and dress for a (colorful) mess!
Rain date will be October 4, 2026
**Please consider maximizing your impact by fundraising for Isaiah House. Every dollar counts!**
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