Panther Prowl 5K & Fun Run 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 3, 2026
- Start time
- 9:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Bridgeton, New Jersey
- Entry fee
- From $25
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk | Kids | Oct 3, 20269:00 AM | $25 | – |
| 5K Run | 5K | Oct 3, 20269:00 AM | $35 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk: $25 until Oct 3.
- 5K Run: $35 until Oct 3.
Online registration closes Oct 3, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $35, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in New Jersey ($35).
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 6:57 AM, and the 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 100 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
1216 Roadstown Road, Bridgeton, NJ 08302
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 resultsAggregated from official results (JLD Event Management and Timing) for Panther Prowl 5K & Fun Run. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Panther Prowl 5K & Fun Run?
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 24:32 or better, the top quarter in 28:17, and half the field in 30:40; the last tenth came in after 39:50.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | n/a | 27:12 |
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.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 3 the day usually runs from 57°F at dawn to 72°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
- 1216 Roadstown Road, Bridgeton, NJ 08302Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 100 feet
- Included with entry
- Race Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, Kids
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 3, 2026), 2025 (Sep 28, 2025)
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Quick answers
- When is Panther Prowl 5K & Fun Run?
- Saturday, October 3, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $25 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 $35, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in New Jersey ($35).
- 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, Kids.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 20 runners finished the 5K Run; the median finish was 30:40 and the winner ran 24:07.
- Where does it start?
- 1216 Roadstown Road, Bridgeton, NJ 08302.
From the organizers
Join us for the 2nd Annual Panther Prowl 5K & Fun Run in support of Woodland Country Day School! Whether you're a seasoned runner, a casual walker, or bringing the whole family for the Fun Run, this event is a great way to promote fitness and community all while supporting a great cause. Enjoy a beautiful morning on our flat, scenic country road course, perfect for runners and walkers of all ages and experience levels.
Awards will be presented to the top three male and female finishers ages 16 and over, as well as the top male and female finishers ages 15 and under. Come out and help make our second annual Panther Prowl an even bigger success!