TEF Tenafly 5K Run and Dog Walk
About this race
Join us as we celebrate the 28th TEF Tenafly 5K Run & Dog Walk on Sunday, June 7, 2026.
This USATF-sanctioned 5K Run has become one of the largest road races in North Jersey, drawing more than 1,500 runners of all ages and abilities. After the runners leave the starting line, more than 100 dogs - with their owners - follow them along the same 5K course. But that, of course, is only some of what makes our race special. We have family-friendly events for everyone - including a 1-mile Fun Run for runners of all ages and abilities, our Tiger Cub runs for the 6-and-under crowd, and inflatable bounce houses to entertain kids of all ages! All registered participants receive a t-shirt*, a goodie-filled tote bag and great swag* and all finishers receive a medal! In addition, we invite you to visit our Family Health & Fitness Fair to meet our sponsors, share some snacks and drinks and get your face painted. Our eager volunteers are ready to make this your favorite event of the year!
*T-shirts and merchandise available while supplies last; t-shirt sizes not guaranteed.All proceeds from the event support the Tenafly Educational Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that funds teacher-initiated programs and projects in the Tenafly public schools that the school budget is unable to cover. These grants allow teachers and administrators to bring their creative and innovative ideas into the classroom in order to enhance the learning experience. Over its more than 40 year history, TEF grants have funded a diverse array of programs, including chromebooks and smartboards in the classrooms, digital photography and robotics programs and multiple visiting artists and performances. Visit www.tefnj.org for more information. The Tenafly 5K is the single largest fundraiser for TEF. The event raised over $50,000 in 2025 and has raised more than $850,000 since its inception in 1999.
Register using the link above, or download a hard copy form to mail in here. Contact us at info@tenafly5k.com for more information.
Presented by the Palisades Running Club.
Join fellow runners on June 5, 2016 for the TEF Tenafly 5K Run and Dog Walk. It's a fantastic 5K, 1.6K featuring a flat and fast course in Tenafly.
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5K Run
The 5K Run attracts more than 1,500 runners and walkers of all ages and abilities. The race starts and finishes on Sunset Lane, near the entrance to the track. The 5K Run begins at 9:00 sharp. The 5K Run features an Elite Runner Start, which allows under-21:00 5K runners to start at the front of the pack. For everyone’s safety and as a courtesy to faster runners, slower runners and walkers are asked to start towards the back of the pack. The 5K course has water stations at each kilometer and clocks at each mile. For a course map, award categories, and more information, visit www.tenafly5k.com.
5K Dog Walk
The 5K Dog Walk starts at 9:05, after the 5K runners are on their way. It starts on Sunset Lane and follows the same course as the 5K Run. The course has water stations at each kilometer, which provide water for both humans and dogs. For everyone's safety, extended leashes are NOT allowed. Awards are given to the top 3 male and female dog runners.
1-Mile Fun Run
The Kaplen JCC on the Palisades 1-Mile Fun Run begins at 10:30 outside the gym at Tenafly Middle School. The Fun Run is led by the Tenafly High School track team. All participants receive a medal. The course includes two water stations. A course map is available at www.tenafly5k.com.
About Tenafly
TEF Tenafly 5K Run and Dog Walk takes place in Tenafly, New Jersey, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.
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