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The Valley 5K Walk and Run
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The Valley 5K Walk and Run

Norwood, New Jersey, United States View on map
Oct 24, 2026 (America/New_York local time)
Running

About this race

LACE UP FOR A CAUSE: THE VALLEY 5K, WALK & RUN Join us in Norwood, NJ for a fast course, a high-energy community vibe, and an incredible cause!

Whether you’re aiming for a personal record, walking with family, or cheering on young runners, this inclusive event offers something for every age and ability level.

🌟 Why You’ll Love This Race

  • PR-Friendly Flat Course: Perfect for seasoned runners chasing a fast time, beginners taking on their first 5K, and strollers alike!
  • Ultimate Spectator Experience: Families and cheer squads won't need to dash across town—the course layout makes it easy to cheer on your favorite runners at multiple points without moving!
  • Inclusive & Community-Focused: All proceeds directly support The Valley Program, helping fund high-quality special education, adaptive equipment, vocational training, and community outings for students with autism and related learning disabilities.

🏃 Events for Everyone

  • The Valley 5K Run/Walk: Our signature 3.1-mile event on a smooth, flat route.
  • 1-Mile Run Challenge: Ideal for intermediate youth runners or anyone looking for a shorter distance.
  • Kids Sprint Challenge: A fun, high-energy mini-dash for the youngest athletesGather your friends, family, and co-workers to form a team, or sign up as an individual! Support an incredible cause and join us on race day.

Pick your distance

Running

Kids Sprint Challenge

Oct 24, 2026 0.8K 8:15 AM
$5.00
Open

I Mile Challenge

Oct 24, 2026 1.6K 8:30 AM
$10.00
Open

The Valley 5K Walk and Run

Oct 24, 2026 3.1K 9:00 AM
$30.00
Open

Typical race-day weather

Based on 3 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Norwood, plus the 3 days either side.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (race-week average) 7.5° / Maximum temperature (race-week average) 17.7°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) 5.3° / Maximum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) 17.7°
Peak wind (km/h)
Strongest wind of the day (race-week average)
16.0
Precip (mm)
Precipitation over the day (race-week average)
9.0mm
Humidity
Mean relative humidity (race-week average)
74.7%
Sunrise
Sunrise at the start line on October 24, 2026 (EDT)
Sunset
Sunset at the start line on October 24, 2026 (EDT)
Daylight
Hours between sunrise and sunset on race day
10h 44m

The sun rises at 7:17 AM and sets at 6:02 PM local time (EDT) in Norwood on October 24, 2026 — 10h 44m of daylight.

Course

No course map published yet.

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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, 3 Norwood events

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