5K Brazilian Day Run & Festival
About this race
Sunday, September 6, 2026 | 10:00 AM
Riverfront Park | Newark, New Jersey
Kick off the final day of the Newark Day Festival with an exciting community 5K along the scenic paths of Riverfront Park!
Whether you're chasing a personal best, walking with friends and family, or simply looking for a fun and healthy way to celebrate Newark, this event is for everyone. Enjoy a professionally timed race, great music, an energetic atmosphere, and a memorable finish as you become part of a weekend dedicated to community, culture, and wellness.
The Newark Day Festival is a two-day celebration that brings residents, families, and visitors together to honor the diversity, pride, and spirit of Newark through fitness, entertainment, food, and community engagement.
- Registration Includes:
Professionally timed 5K with live results
Custom race bib
Official event T-shirt
Post-race refreshments
Overall and age-group awards
Access to the Newark Day Festival activities following the race
Whether you run, jog, or walk, everyone is welcome to participate. Bring your family, invite your friends, and help us celebrate Newark while supporting a healthier, stronger community.
Race Start: 10:00 AM
Location: Riverfront Park, Newark, NJ
Register today and be part of one of Newark's newest community traditions!
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5K Run/Walk
Typical race-day weather
Based on 1 year of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Newark, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:28 AM and sets at 7:21 PM local time (EDT) in Newark on September 6, 2026 — 12h 52m of daylight.
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2026 results — 5K Brazilian Day Run & Festival
5K Run/Walk · 76 finishers
| Place | Name | Time | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jaris Rousseau | 17:20 | 5:35 /mi |
| 2 | Ronei Inacio | 18:12 | 5:52 /mi |
| 3 | Norbert Kuter | 19:04 | 6:08 /mi |
| 4 | Wilson Reynoso | 19:09 | 6:10 /mi |
| 5 | Jec Cerriteno | 19:18 | 6:13 /mi |
Every finisher is on the results page, filterable by distance, gender and age group.
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- Newark 5K Races 8 races
- Newark Running Calendar 2026 10 races
Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 10 Newark events
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