Mayor Ted Green's Run

Mayor Ted Green's Run takes place in East Orange, New Jersey, on April 25, 2027, on an urban course through the heart of the city. The distance is 5 kilometers (3.1 miles), open both to runners and to anyone who would rather cover it at a brisk walk.

Offering the same route as a run and as a walk widens the field considerably, and the result is a local event where occasional participants and experienced runners share the same start. That mix is worth keeping in mind on the line: if you are chasing a time, position yourself near the front to avoid weaving. The city setting gives the morning its rhythm, and the distance is short enough that a few weeks of regular running, with one session of faster efforts each week, will let you race rather than just finish.