Heart of Gold 5K

About the Event

Join the FLOW Heart of Gold 5K, a high-impact charity 5K race in Oakland, New Jersey (Bergen County) dedicated to supporting the first responders who protect our community every day.

This is more than just a race. All profits from the race go directly back to Oakland. The proceeds are split evenly between the Oakland Fire Department, Oakland Police Department, and Oakland EMS, with additional support going to the Ramapo-Bergen Animal Shelter as well.

Whether you are running competitively or walking with friends, this event is designed for all fitness levels and is one of the most meaningful 5K races in the Oakland, NJ area. Additionally, it is the only 5K race that is consistently being held annually in Oakland.

The race will take place in Oakland’s Industrial Park on Bauer Avenue, starting at 16 Van Vooren Drive, the location of an Oakland Firehouse. The course is fast, accessible, and ideal for both runners and walkers.

Race Map and Course Details:
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5720570680/

There will be one heat, with runners starting at the front and walkers positioned toward the back. Official results will be separated after the race. The 2026 event will feature a fully digital race experience, including a race clock, electronic timing system, race bibs, and results uploaded through RunSignup.

Medals will be given to the top ten runners in each gender category, and the first overall finisher in each gender will receive a specially designed trophy.

Regular registration is open through May 31. After May 31, registration will increase from $29.99 to $34.99 per participant. Same-day registration and packet pickup will begin at 8:30 AM on race morning, and the race will begin promptly at 9:30 AM.

This race directly supports the people who serve Oakland in emergencies, along with providing resources to the Ramapo-Bergen Animal Shelter. Your participation has a direct impact on the local community.

For any questions, please contact heartofgold5k@gmail.com.

2024 Race Results:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ylIUJwMaks7vaDJWt1vHvYP5lKZq1rAL/view?usp=drivesdk

Races Offered

Heart of Gold 5K Run/Walk

Jun 21, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

timer

09:30

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$29.99

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for June in Oakland.

thermostat Temperature

16.3° / 27.1°

wb_sunny Feels like

15.7° / 26.6°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

10h 39m

water_drop Avg rainfall

2.6 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

9.4 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

High

terrain Course conditions

Hard and dry surface

sunny Max UV Index

Very High (8.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

68.1%

wb_twilight Sunrise

05:24

nightlight Sunset

20:29

About Oakland

Learn more about the host city, Oakland.

Oakland is a port city in the Bay Area of California in the United States. Once an industrial area overshadowed by San Francisco, its larger neighbor to the west, this city of 440,000 people (2020) has begun to step out from under San Francisco's shadow with its notable natural and architectural features and its rise as the multicultural "hipster" city of the Bay Area.