WCLEF 39th Annual RUN for Education 2026
- Date
- Sunday, October 4, 2026
- Start time
- 8:30 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey
- Entry fee
- From $15
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
Registration is open.
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WCLEF 39th Annual RUN for Education 10K | 10K | Oct 4, 20268:30 AM | $40 | – |
| Kids Fun Bike Ride (Independent Riders Only) | Kids | Oct 4, 20269:00 AM | $20 | – |
| WCLEF 39th Annual Run for Education 5K | 5K | Oct 4, 202610:30 AM | $40 | – |
| Kids Fun Run | Kids | Oct 4, 202612:00 PM | $15 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- WCLEF 39th Annual RUN for Education 10K and WCLEF 39th Annual Run for Education 5K: $40 until Oct 3.
- Kids Fun Bike Ride (Independent Riders Only): $20 until Oct 3.
- Kids Fun Run: $15 until Oct 3.
Online registration closes Oct 3, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $40, entry is about the same as a typical 10K in New Jersey ($42).
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 10K in New Jersey runs 1:01:19, about 9:52 a mile, based on 32 races with published results. Women typically finish in 1:05:32 and men in 57:39.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:54 AM, and the WCLEF 39th Annual RUN for Education 10K starts at 8:30 AM. The start sits about 300 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
134 Woodcliff Avenue Woodcliff Lake, Woodcliff Lake, NJ 07677
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
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
- 134 Woodcliff Avenue Woodcliff Lake, Woodcliff Lake, NJ 07677Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 300 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Distances
- 5K, 10K, Kids
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 4, 2026)
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Quick answers
- When is WCLEF 39th Annual RUN for Education?
- Sunday, October 4, 2026, starting at 8:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $15 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 $40, entry is about the same as a typical 10K in New Jersey ($42).
- 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.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, 10K, Kids.
- Where does it start?
- 134 Woodcliff Avenue Woodcliff Lake, Woodcliff Lake, NJ 07677.
From the organizers
39 Years of the Run for Education, 40 Years of WCLEF Investing in our Schools
The Woodcliff Lake Education Foundation is a registered 501(c)3 not-for-profit with a mission to provide innovative and creative educational programs that fall outside of the traditional school budget. It has raised over $1 Million for Dorchester and Woodcliff Middle School to fund grants requested by the teachers and the administration.
From innovative classroom technology and STEAM learning spaces to digital libraries, arts education, musical supplies, entrepreneurship programs, wellness initiatives, and flexible learning environments, every dollar raised through the Run for Education stays right here in our schools—helping today's students become tomorrow's leaders.