BORN TO RUN 5 MILE RACE - 5 MILE RACE
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External Event
Distance
5 mi
Pace
All paces
Terrain
Road
Difficulty
All Levels
About this run
Freehold Area Running Club's 39th Annual Born to Run 5 Mile Race begins in Downtown Freehold, through quiet neighborhoods, around Lake Topanemus to finish back in town. Proceeds from the race benefit Freehold Open Door Food Pantry - continuing the tradition of "Fighting Hunger in Your Hometown"
Typical conditions
For events around November 2026 in Freehold, NJ, United States: Typical autumn conditions in this region — conditions can change quickly; confirm race-day guidance on the official page.
How to prepare
A 10K benefits from a mix of easy mileage and one quality workout weekly. Build toward a long run of about 8–12 km in the weeks before the event, and keep taper light.
Find more short races near youGetting there
This event is listed in Freehold, NJ, United States. Confirm the exact start venue, parking, and transit options on the official registration page.
Registration is handled by the official event organizer
Know a local group? Host a community run in Freehold
Also in this race
- Nov 27, 2026 · 4:00 PM
- Nov 27, 2026 · 5:00 PM
- Nov 27, 2026 · 5:00 PM (this one)

