North Jersey Pride Run
About this race
The North Jersey Pride Run is a 5K and Kids Race in South Orange, NJ that brings our community together and raises funds for North Jersey Pride, Inc.
North Jersey Pride, Inc. is a 501(c)3 dedicated to supporting LGBTQ youth and families through programming and events in the Garden State. We aim to inspire our larger ally community to get involved in the struggle for full equality and to join us in building a world where all young people feel safe, loved and accepted for who they are.
North Jersey Pride Run Details:
5K for participants 18 and older: $25 ($30 on Race Day)
5K for participants under 18 years: $15 ($30 on Race Day)
Kids' Race (3-9 years old): $5 ($10 on Race Day)
This USATF-certified 5K course begins and ends in Grove Park, South Orange, NJ. Runners and walkers of all ages, speeds, and styles are welcome to participate in the 5K. Come with your kids, your strollers, and your (5K capable) pets for a good time in the back of the pack. Looking for a PR on this flat, fast certified 5K course? Then step up to the front and lead the way!
Grove Park is in walking distance to the NJ Transit South Orange Train Station.
Race Start Time: 9:00am
Kids Race Start Time: 10:00am in Grove Park
All children ages 3-9 years old are eligible for the Kids' Race. Depending on the number of participants, the Kids' Race may be divided into heats based on age (distance may be adjusted based on age group as well).
In the past many young children run the both the 5K and the Kids Race. It was wonderful to see so many young people out on the 5K course together. Please contact us if you have any questions about your young child participating in the 5K distance.
Awards
Age groups: Under 10, 10-13, 14-17, 18-22, 23-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
Within each age group, the runners with the top three times in each of the three gender categories (female, male, and nonbinary) will receive awards.
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Running
2026 North Jersey Pride Run
There are no paper signup for this race. All registration is online. If you sign up on race day, the price for the 5K goes up to $30 for all participants and the price for the Kids Race goes up to $10. If you register for the race in the park on race day, there will be a QR code available that will allow you to sign up using your phone. The North Jersey Pride Run is a 5K race/run in South Orange, NJ. The race course begins and ends in Grove Park (at Grove Road and South Orange Ave), South Orange, NJ. Runners and Walkers of all ages, speeds, and styles are welcome to participate in the 5K. Come with your kids, your strollers, and your furry friends for a good time in the back of the back. Looking for a PR on this flat, fast USATF certified 5K course? Step up to the front of the pack and lead the way! Race Start Time: 9:00am Kids Race Start Time: 10:00am in Grove Park All children ages 3-9 years old are eligible for the Kids Race. Depending on the number of participants, the Kids' Race may be divided into heats based on age (distance may be adjusted based on age group as well).
Typical race-day weather
Based on 12 years of historical conditions on this event's race dates in South Orange.
Course
Route map and elevation profile
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- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
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- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 10 South Orange events
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