RWJBarnabas Health Running with the Devils 5K Run & Walk
About this race
RWJBarnabas Health and the New Jersey Devils invite you to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the Running with the Devils 5K Run & Walk!
For ten years, this event has brought New Jersey communities together — one step, one stride, one story at a time. Be part of this milestone year as we honor a decade of impact and look ahead to the future we’re building together.
Pick your path to the finish line:
- Competitive 5K Race on a USATF-certified course
- Scenic Wellness Walk perfect for all ages and abilities
Keep the celebration going with post-race festivities and family-friendly activities at the award-winning Essex County Turtle Back Zoo, conveniently located adjacent to the race course. All registered participants receive free Zoo admission on the day of the event.
Go Virtual!
Prefer to participate on your own schedule? Run or walk anytime, anywhere between October 1 and November 1, 2026 to be part of our anniversary celebration.
NEW THIS YEAR:
- Virtual Race: Choose the timed virtual option to compete for leaderboard placement and prizes. This format mirrors last year’s virtual event.
- Virtual Cumulative Challenge: Take part in our cumulative challenge at your own pace. Simply log your activity in the app each time you participate, working your way to a total of 3.1 miles—whether you complete it in a single outing or gradually over the course of the month.
Enjoy exclusive audio messages of support from New Jersey Devils players and RWJBarnabas Health patients through the RunGo App. All virtual participants will also receive free Zoo admission from November 2 to December 30, 2026.
Celebrate 10 years with us. Honor the journey. Help us launch the next chapter.
For a decade, every step has fueled meaningful change — and this year is no different. Every dollar raised through Running with the Devils 5K Run & Walk directly supports our collective mission to protect and build healthier communities throughout New Jersey.
Register today!
Join fellow runners on October 1, 2023 for the RWJBarnabas Health Running with the Devils 5K Run & Walk. It's a fantastic 5K featuring a flat and fast course in West Orange.
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RWJBarnabas Health's Running with the Devils 5K Run & Walk - VIRTUAL - October 1-29, 2023
For individuals and families not available to participate in the live event, the virtual format offers the option to run or walk around your neighborhood at a local park or on a treadmill from October 1-29, using the RunGo App. Virtual participants will also receive a co-branded winter hat and are also eligible for prizes. The first 1,000 runners signed up will also receive a medal. For more information about this event, check out the Virtual Race Guide at https://runsignup.com/Race/RunningwiththeDevils2/Page/VirtualRaceGuide.
RWJBarnabas Health's Running with the Devils 5K Run @ Cherry Lane/South Mountain Reservation- October 29, 2023
The Live 5K Run will feature a competitive 5K race on a USATF Certified Course, down Cherry Lane and around the scenic reservoir at South Mountain Recreation Complex. Check-in and on-site registration opens at 7:00 a.m. T-shirts will be distributed to the first 1,000 runners and walkers registered. Participation medals will be distributed to the first 1,000 runners registered. MarathonFoto will be there to photograph your accomplishment on race day. Be sure to have your bib visible, and keep an eye out for our photographers in the bright-colored vests at the finish! All runners will receive a free photo courtesy of RWJBarnabas Health and the New Jersey Devils.
Weather Overview
These values reflect historical conditions on the race dates in West Orange in 2023, from Open-Meteo archive data.
About West Orange
RWJBarnabas Health Running with the Devils 5K Run & Walk takes place in West Orange, New Jersey, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.
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