Run For Casey 5K
About the Event
Spring is coming! So that means it's time for the 4th Annual Run For Casey 5k! This 5k Run/Walk benefiting The Sudden Unexplained Death in Childhood Foundation will take place at Nomahegan Park, in Cranford New Jersey, on Saturday, May 2nd. The Nomahegan Park 5K route is USATF certified, and is a scenic and flat loop, with a water station around the halfway point. Perfect for Runners and Walkers of all levels.
The race will be chip timed, with medals and prizes for the top 3 Male and Female finishers in all age categories.
There will also be a kids 1 Mile Fun Run and kids corner with face painting, crafts, and raffles.
The Kids Fun run will start at 9:15. 5K start time is 10:00 am.
Advance Bib pick up is available on Wednesday, April 29th at Orange Theory Milburn, 4:30-7:00, and Thursday, April 30th at Orange Theory Garwood, 4:30-6:45.
Race Day Bib pickup starts at 8:30 am on May 2nd
5k Early Bird Pricing: $35 through March, 31st, $40 April 1st until race day.
Race T-shirts guaranteed for everyone that registers before April 13th.
This race is being hosted by Ellen and Jonathan Young, in memory of their daughter Casey. Please visit our website, Remembering Casey, created to honor Casey's memory.
All proceeds raised from the run will directly support the SUDC Foundation's mission to promote awareness, fund research, and serve those affected by SUDC. SUDC is the fifth leading category of death in children ages one to four, yet SUDC receives no public funding. The SUDC Foundation provides all services at no cost to families.
Parking is available on site, and overflow parking is available at Union County College, across the street from Nomahegan Park.
Join fellow runners on May 2, 2026 for the Run For Casey 5K. It's a fantastic 5K, 1.6K featuring a flat and fast course in Cranford.
Races Offered
Running
Run for Casey 5K Adults (Chip timed)
Register before April 15th to receive a complimentary Run for Casey t-shirt. Early Bird Pricing Before April 1st
Fun Run for Casey Kids Age 10 and under
The Kids fun run will take place prior to the 5K. Kids will run 1 mile or less as they choose. Prizes and ribbons for all fun run racers! Register before April 15th to receive a complimentary Run for Casey t-shirt.
Run for Casey 5K Virtual
Run or walk 3.1 miles in your own neighborhood, in remembrance of Casey. Participants may walk/run and submit their own time throughout the day, until 5:30 pm on Saturday May 2, 2026
About Cranford
Run For Casey 5K takes place in Cranford, New Jersey, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.
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