Norwood Day 5k 2027

Date: Monday, October 4, 2027
Start time: 9:00 AM start (New York)
Location: Norwood, New Jersey
Entry fee: From $30 · goes up to $40 on Oct 4, 2027
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
Norwood 5K Run and Walk "Bergen's Fast and Flat"	5K	Oct 4, 20279:00 AM	$30$40 after Oct 4, 2027	–

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

Race day planning

Entry fee schedule

$30 until Oct 3, then $40 until Oct 4.

Online registration closes Oct 4, 2027, 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 6:53 AM, and the Norwood 5K Run and Walk "Bergen's Fast and Flat" starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 50 feet above sea level.

Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.

Start location and course

Kennedy Field, Norwood, NJ 07648

The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.

Typical race-day weather

Around October 4 the day usually runs from 53°F at dawn to 69°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 17% of days. Cold snaps dip to 45°F and hot years reach 79°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 Norwood Day 5k cover on their registration page, in brief.

Course

Course Video

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Race details

Where: Kennedy Field, Norwood, NJ 07648Map
Course: Road
Start elevation: About 50 feet
Included with entry: Short Sleeve Tee
Donations: Accepted when you register
Distances: 5K
Editions: 2027 (Oct 4, 2027), 2024 (Oct 4, 2024), 2023 (Sep 23, 2023), 2022 (Sep 25, 2022), 2019 (Oct 5, 2019), 2018 (Oct 13, 2018)

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Quick answers

When is Norwood Day 5k?: Monday, October 4, 2027, starting at 9:00 AM.
How much does it cost?: Entry starts at $30 before processing fees, and rises to $40 on Oct 4, 2027.
When does registration close?: Online registration closes Oct 4, 2027, 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?: 5K.
Where does it start?: Kennedy Field, Norwood, NJ 07648.
Is there a course map?: Yes, the organizers publish the route on certifiedroadraces.com; the link is under Start location and course.

From the organizers

Founded in 2005, the Norwood 5K is a renowned, go-to race for runners all over Bergen, Hudson, Passaic, Rockland, and other surrounding counties looking to blaze a new PR in a high-energy atmosphere on a lightning quick course, usually in optimal autumn running conditions. The race was produced by the Norwood Runners' Association from 2005 through 2019. With permission, the Norwood Recreation Committee was given the rights to the race for 2022 onward. For all 2026 race info, please use the below contact form or directly email Steve Whaley at [email protected]