⚠️ 2027 edition: provisional information
The date is estimated from the 2026 edition (May 9, 2026), on the same day of the week. Courses, start times, fees and description are carried over from the previous edition: check them on the official website. This page will be updated as soon as the organizer publishes them.
Available distances
About
Run for the Woods is an annual 5K (3.1-mile) trail run in Piscataway, held on May 8, 2027, with the start at 9:00 a.m. Its scenic loop course winds through the Rutgers Ecological Preserve.
Runners of all abilities are welcome, and every participant helps support forest restoration efforts.
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Races nearby
Other upcoming races around Piscataway.
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3.1 mi
Strides for Education 5K Run/Walk & Fun Run
Oct 25, 2026 · Morris Plains, NJ · 19 mi away
3.1 mi · 0.5 mi
5K Spirit Run
Oct 24, 2026 · Bloomfield, NJ · 22 mi away
3.1 mi