Strides for Education 5K Run/Walk & Fun Run

Strides for Education 5K Run/Walk & Fun Run is held in Morris Plains, New Jersey, on October 25, 2026. The Kids' Fun Run, a half mile, goes first at 8:30 a.m., followed by the 5K run and walk at 9:00 a.m. The event is put on by the Morris Plains education foundation and supports students in the local school district by funding innovative educational programs.

Two starts half an hour apart make this an easy family morning: children run first, then parents take on the 5K while the younger ones watch. Registration is open in person or virtually, and teams get additional recognition, so it is worth rounding up colleagues or classmates. For the 5K itself, a month of running three or four times a week, with one faster session, is plenty of preparation.