Old Tappan Emergency Services - Superhero 5k 2026
- Date
- Sunday, October 4, 2026
- Start time
- 9:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Old Tappan, New Jersey
- Entry fee
- From Free
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
Registration is open.
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5k Run | 5K | Oct 4, 20269:00 AM | $30 | – |
| 5k Walk | 5K | Oct 4, 20269:00 AM | $25 | – |
| Sidekick Kiddie Dash | – | Oct 4, 202610:00 AM | Free | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 5k Run: $30 until Oct 4.
- 5k Walk: $25 until Oct 4.
- Sidekick Kiddie Dash: Free until Oct 4.
Online registration closes Oct 4, 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 6:54 AM, and the 5k Run starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 80 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
1018 Westwood Avenue, Old Tappan, NJ 07675
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 (Rock Race Timing) for Old Tappan Emergency Services - Superhero 5k. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Old Tappan Emergency Services - Superhero 5k?
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 23:58 or better, the top quarter in 24:51, and half the field in 29:37; the last tenth came in after 42:12.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 33:55 | 26:25 |
| 20-29 | n/a | 24:13 |
| 30-39 | 34:02 | n/a |
| 40-49 | 26:27 | 24:07 |
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
Down 28 percent since 2021.
All events combined, from official results.
Old Tappan Emergency Services - Superhero 5k 5K year by year
From 2021 to 2025, the field went from 78 to 56 finishers, and the median time dropped from 31:35 to 29:37.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 56 (-3%) | 29:37 | under 23:58 | 18:42 |
| 2024 | 58 (+4%) | 29:40 | under 24:15 | 16:23 |
| 2023 | 56 (-38%) | 30:31 | under 26:32 | 19:21 |
| 2022 | 90 (+15%) | 28:30 | under 22:41 | 17:00 |
| 2021 | 78 | 31:35 | under 23:46 | 16:38 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Faster than most New Jersey 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 24:51, against 27:09 in a typical New Jersey 5K, so times here run 8 percent faster.
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 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.
Race details
- Where
- 1018 Westwood Avenue, Old Tappan, NJ 07675Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 80 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt; Superhero Cape
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 4, 2026), 2025 (Oct 19, 2025), 2024 (Oct 19, 2024), 2023 (Oct 21, 2023), 2022 (Oct 15, 2022), 2021 (Oct 9, 2021)
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Quick answers
- When is Old Tappan Emergency Services - Superhero 5k?
- Sunday, October 4, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at Free before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 4, 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?
- 5K.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 56 runners finished the 5k Run; the median finish was 29:37 and the winner ran 18:42.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 24:51, against 27:09 in a typical New Jersey 5K, so times here run 8 percent faster.
- Where does it start?
- 1018 Westwood Avenue, Old Tappan, NJ 07675.
From the organizers
Grab your cape and lace up your sneakers for the Old Tappan Emergency Services Superhero 5K, a fun and family-friendly event benefitting Old Tappan Emergency Services! Whether you run, walk, or fly across the finish line, your participation supports the dedicated men and women from the Old Tappan Fire Department, Ambulance Corps, and Police Officers who respond to emergencies and keep our community safe every day.
Come dressed as your favorite superhero—or be a hero just by showing up! Every step you take helps us raise vital funds for training, equipment, and resources that keep our emergency responders ready to serve.