New Jersey · 5K
Footsteps For Families
Footsteps For Families is a 5K event held in New Brunswick, New Jersey. It was last held on September 26, 2026 and is usually run in September; the next date hasn't been announced yet. About 1,500 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- September
- Location
- New Brunswick, NJ
- Field size
- ~1,500 runners
Race details
- Last held
- September 26, 2026
- Usually held in
- September
- Location
- New Brunswick, New Jersey
- Distances
- 5K
- Field size
- About 1,500 runners
- Registration
- runsignup.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked September 22, 2026: open
About the Footsteps For Families
Join us for the Footseps for Families 5K and Mile Walk, a community event dedicated to promoting family well-being and raising awareness for child abuse prevention. Hosted by GlobeMed at Rutgers in partnership with Prevent Child Abuse New Jersey , this event supports PCANJ’s mission to strengthen families and build safer, healthier communities across the state. As participants move through each kilometer of the course, they’ll learn about the Five Protective Factors - Parental Resilience, Socia…
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Footsteps For Families: common questions
- When is the Footsteps For Families?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in September. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Footsteps For Families held?
- In New Brunswick, New Jersey.
- What distances does the Footsteps For Families offer?
- 5K.
- How many people run the Footsteps For Families?
- About 1,500 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 Footsteps For Families?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Footsteps For Families?
- Registration status as last checked September 22, 2026: open. $20 (from runsignup.com, checked September 22, 2026).
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