9th Annual Breaking the Chain Through Education 5K - 9th ANNUAL BREAKING THE CHAIN THROUGH EDUCATION 5K
External Event
Distance
3.1 mi
Pace
All paces
Terrain
Road
Difficulty
All Levels
About this run
Plans are underway for our 9th Annual Breaking the Chain Through Education 5K! This year's event will be at Metuchen High School in Metuchen. Registrants will receive t-shirts. Please register by September 30th to guarantee a shirt. Race fee $35 in advance; $40 day of. All proceeds benefit Breaking the Chain Through Education, a 501(c)3 organization in New Jersey that is dedicated to eradicating child slavery in Ghana, West Africa.
Typical conditions
For events around October 2026 in Metuchen, NJ, United States: Typical autumn conditions in this region — conditions can change quickly; confirm race-day guidance on the official page.
How to prepare
Most runners can prepare for a 5K with a few weeks of easy runs and one short faster session per week. Focus on consistency, not volume, and rest the day before race day.
Beginner's guide to your first 5KGetting there
This event is listed in Metuchen, 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
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