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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5K Run/Walk & Family Fun Event | 5K | Oct 4, 20269:00 AM | $35$40 after Oct 4, 2026 | – |
| Family Fun Only (Children 12 & Under) | Kids | Oct 4, 20269:00 AM | $15 | – |
| 5K - VirtualVirtual | 5K | Oct 4, 20269:00 AM | $35 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 5K fee goes up to $40 on Oct 4, 2026.
Online registration closes Oct 4, 2026, unless the race fills first.
At $35, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in New Jersey ($35).
A typical finisher at a 5K in Clark runs 33:50, about 10:53 a mile, based on 6 races with published results. Women typically finish in 36:19 and men in 29:35.
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:55 AM, and the 5K Run/Walk & Family Fun Event starts at 9:00 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.
103 Oak Ridge Road, Clark, NJ 07066
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Aggregated from official results (Tristate Timing) for Waves of Education 6th Annual 5k Run/Walk & Family Fun. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 22:11 or better, the top quarter in 31:20, and half the field in 46:26; the last tenth came in after 1:04:57.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 40:17 | 31:17 |
| 20-29 | 34:27 | 21:29 |
| 30-39 | 31:08 | 30:15 |
| 40-49 | 29:49 | 29:56 |
| 50-59 | 43:59 | 28:45 |
| 60-69 | 55:05 | 43:28 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Up 1543 percent since 2023.
All events combined, from official results.
From 2023 to 2025, the field went from 7 to 115 finishers, and the median time rose from 31:15 to 46:26.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 115 (+195%) | 46:26 | under 22:11 | 17:17 |
| 2024 | 39 (+457%) | 31:36 | under 24:09 | 21:33 |
| 2023 | 7 | 31:15 | under 19:57 | 15:28 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
Slower than most New Jersey 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 31:20, against 27:09 in a typical New Jersey 5K, so times here run 15 percent slower.
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.
Around October 4 the day usually runs from 55°F at dawn to 70°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 19% 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.
What the organizers of Waves of Education 6th Annual 5k Run/Walk & Family Fun cover on their registration page, in brief.
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5K participants 12 & under receive $5 off!
Join us for the 6th Annual Waves of Education 5K & Family Fun Festival—a family-friendly race and celebration of community, education, and fun!
Run or walk our beautiful, fast course through Oak Ridge Park while supporting educational opportunities for children in Uganda. Whether you're racing for a personal best or enjoying a leisurely walk with family and friends, there's something for everyone.
This is a fun run, with timing provided for the first 20 finishers only. Awards will be presented to the top 3 finishers (male and female).