New Jersey · 5 Miles · 1 Mile
Born to Run 5 Mile Race
Born to Run 5 Mile Race is a 5 Miles and 1 Mile event held in Freehold, New Jersey. Its next confirmed date is Friday, November 27, 2026. About 2,840 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- November 27, 2026
- Location
- Freehold, NJ
- Field size
- ~2,840 runners
Race details
- Date
- Friday, November 27, 2026
- Location
- Freehold, New Jersey
- Distances
- 5 Miles, 1 Mile
- Field size
- About 2,840 runners
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- farcnj.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Start time
- 11:00 AM EST
- Course profile
- Loop course; Road surface
About the Born to Run 5 Mile Race
Freehold Area Running Club's 39th Annual Born to Run 5 Mile Race begins in Downtown Freehold, through quiet neighborhoods, around Lake Topanemus to finish back in town. Proceeds from the race benefit Freehold Open Door Food Pantry - continuing the tradition of "Fighting Hunger in Your Hometown"
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Born to Run 5 Mile Race: common questions
- When is the Born to Run 5 Mile Race?
- The next confirmed date is Friday, November 27, 2026.
- Where is the Born to Run 5 Mile Race held?
- In Freehold, New Jersey.
- What distances does the Born to Run 5 Mile Race offer?
- 5 Miles and 1 Mile.
- How many people run the Born to Run 5 Mile Race?
- About 2,840 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Born to Run 5 Mile Race?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Born to Run 5 Mile Race?
- Yes — registration is open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $45 (from runsignup.com, checked October 30, 2026).
- What time does the Born to Run 5 Mile Race start?
- 11:00 AM EST.
- What is the course like at the Born to Run 5 Mile Race?
- Loop course; Road surface.
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