Lebanon Borough New Year's 5K Run & Walk

Lebanon Borough New Year's 5K Run & Walk opens the year in Lebanon, New Jersey, in Hunterdon County, on January 1, 2027 at 10:00 a.m. The single format is a 5K (3.1 miles), chip timed for accurate results and open to runners and walkers. The first 200 people to sign up receive a free hoodie, packet pickup is available before race day, and a party follows the finish, where the leading runners are handed drink vouchers.

Chip timing is worth taking advantage of: if you race this one honestly, you have a January baseline to measure the rest of your year against. Aim for an even effort and save the surge for the final half mile rather than the first. Walkers are on the same course with the same clock, which makes it a straightforward outing for a family or a group of neighbors, and collecting your bib in advance means you can arrive warm and close to the start.