Mon, Sep 7, 2026

The 34th Annual Labor Day 5K Race & 1.5 Mile Family Fitness Walk

South Plainfield, NJ

Registration open34th annual

5K1.5 Miles

About the 34th Annual Labor Day 5K Race & 1.5 Mile Family Fitness Walk

The course follows the parade route through South Plainfield, so the sidewalks are already lined with people waiting for the parade when runners go through. That crowd makes for a louder, busier atmosphere than most small-town road races.

The roads close before the race starts, so arriving early matters here. Park and get registered before that happens, or you may find yourself stuck outside the course area. After the race, the parade goes off on the same streets you just ran.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2025 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

5K · 2025 results

270finishers

17:46winner

30:29median

49:22cutoff

Top 3: ATILLA SABAHOGLU (17:46) · CHRISTOPHER BARON (18:15) · DECLAN ROURKE (18:32)

The 34th Annual Labor Day 5K Race & 1.5 Mile Family Fitness Walk is in its 34th year.

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Median

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Jul 27, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

5K9/7/2026 09:30$15

5K9/7/2026 09:30$5

1.5 Miles9/7/2026 09:30$5

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Common Questions About the The 34th Annual Labor Day 5K Race & 1.5 Mile Family Fitness Walk

Will I finish last at the 34th Annual Labor Day 5K Race & 1.5 Mile Family Fitness Walk?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5K field finished slower than 30:29, and the last recorded finisher came in around 49:22, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the 34th Annual Labor Day 5K Race & 1.5 Mile Family Fitness Walk a good first 5K?

A field of 270 is big enough that you will have company at your pace without feeling lost in a crowd. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 5K, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the 34th Annual Labor Day 5K Race & 1.5 Mile Family Fitness Walk?

The 5K winner ran 17:46 while the median finisher took 30:29. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.