Mantua VFW Live and Virtual 5K & 1 Mile "Running for Vets" - 2026 2026
- Date
- Sunday, October 4, 2026
- Start time
- 10:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Mantua, New Jersey
- Entry fee
- From $20
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Live 1 Mile Walk | 1 Mile | Oct 4, 202610:00 AM | $25 | – |
| Live 1 Mile Walk -Student | 1 Mile | Oct 4, 202610:00 AM | $20 | – |
| Live 5K | 5K | Oct 4, 202610:00 AM | $30 | – |
| Live 5K - Student | 5K | Oct 4, 202610:00 AM | $25 | – |
| Virtual 5KVirtual | 5K | Oct 4, 202610:00 AM | $30 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Live 1 Mile Walk and Live 5K - Student: $25 until Oct 1.
- Live 1 Mile Walk -Student: $20 until Oct 1.
- Live 5K: $30 until Oct 1.
Online registration closes Oct 1, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $30, entry is about 14 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 6:58 AM, and the Live 1 Mile Walk starts at 10:00 AM. The start sits about 40 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
Mantua VFW, 8 New York Ave. Mantua N.J., Mantua, NJ 08051
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 (5 years)Aggregated from official results (Lin-Mark Sports) for Mantua VFW Live and Virtual 5K & 1 Mile "Running for Vets" - 2026. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Mantua VFW Live and Virtual 5K & 1 Mile "Running for Vets" - 2026?
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 24:08 or better, the top quarter in 27:32, and half the field in 33:39; the last tenth came in after 42:45.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | n/a | 21:08 |
| 30-39 | 28:54 | 28:18 |
| 40-49 | 31:43 | 26:46 |
| 50-59 | 35:09 | n/a |
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
Up 83 percent since 2021.
All events combined, from official results.
Mantua VFW Live and Virtual 5K & 1 Mile "Running for Vets" - 2026 5K year by year
From 2021 to 2025, the field went from 40 to 73 finishers, and the median time rose from 26:36 to 33:39.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 73 (+7%) | 33:39 | under 24:08 | 18:04 |
| 2024 | 68 (+17%) | 32:36 | under 23:11 | 19:34 |
| 2023 | 58 (+38%) | 28:46 | under 22:54 | 16:48 |
| 2022 | 42 (+5%) | 33:21 | under 23:42 | 21:19 |
| 2021 | 40 | 26:36 | under 22:57 | 18:11 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
About average for New Jersey 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 27:32, against 27:09 in a typical New Jersey 5K, so times here are about average.
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 4 the day usually runs from 56°F at dawn to 71°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 23% 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
- Mantua VFW, 8 New York Ave. Mantua N.J., Mantua, NJ 08051Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 40 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 1 Mile, 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 4, 2026), 2025 (Oct 5, 2025), 2024 (Oct 6, 2024), 2023 (Oct 1, 2023), 2022 (Oct 2, 2022), 2021 (Oct 3, 2021)
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Quick answers
- When is Mantua VFW Live and Virtual 5K & 1 Mile "Running for Vets" - 2026?
- Sunday, October 4, 2026, starting at 10:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $20 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 1, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for New Jersey?
- At $30, entry is about 14 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?
- 1 Mile, 5K.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 73 runners finished the Live 5K; the median finish was 33:39 and the winner ran 18:04.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 27:32, against 27:09 in a typical New Jersey 5K, so times here are about average.
- Where does it start?
- Mantua VFW, 8 New York Ave. Mantua N.J., Mantua, NJ 08051.
From the organizers
ENTRY NOW OPEN.
5K run, and 1 mile walk will start and finish at Mantua VFW, and continue through beautiful Chestnut Branch Park. After race and walk finish, everyone is invited back to the Mantua VFW Post 7679, 8 New York Ave., Mantua N.J. Click on their Facebook Page below for directions and a map. Post-race festivities will include the Awards Ceremony, refreshments, luncheon, and age-appropriate complimentary beverages. Fun for all ages - Family Friendly Atmosphere. Proceeds to benefit Volunteers of America, Delaware Valley, Home for the Brave, and the Mantua VFW. Please click on the link below to learn more about Home For The Brave.
http://www.voadv.org/hftb