Early Packet Pick Up 7-11
Fleet Feet Summit 10:30-1:30
Day of 7-8 am.
Please arrive to the park no later than 7:45 am for parking and restrooms
8:30 am Race Start
More Than a Race
Join us for the Project Purple Pretzel Run 5K and enjoy a beautiful morning at Nomahegan Park while supporting an incredible cause.
Whether you're racing for a personal best, walking with friends, or simply enjoying the outdoors, this flat and scenic course is perfect for participants of all ages and abilities. Wind your way through one of Union County's most picturesque parks, featuring peaceful ponds, shaded pathways, and beautiful summer scenery.
Event Highlights
🥨 Flat and fast 5K course
🥨 Water station at approximately Mile 1.5
🥨 Finisher medal for all participants
🥨 Event shirt included while supplies last
🥨 Delicious pretzel at the finish line
🥨 Walkers welcome
No hills. No excuses. Just a great morning for a great cause.
Supporting Project Purple
A portion of proceeds will benefit Project Purple, a nonprofit organization dedicated to fighting pancreatic cancer through research, patient support, and awareness initiatives.
Since 2010, Project Purple has worked tirelessly to improve outcomes for patients and families affected by pancreatic cancer while funding critical research efforts aimed at finding a cure.
Together, we can help create a future free from pancreatic cancer.
Learn more about Project Purple's mission through the link above.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Interested in becoming a sponsor or community partner?
Contact us at:
liverungivellc@gmail.com
We offer opportunities for businesses of all sizes to support the event while gaining valuable community exposure.
Jul 11, 2027
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
08:30
$35.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for July in Cranford.
Learn more about the host city, Cranford.
Cranford is a township in Union County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, located 18 miles (29 km) southwest of New York City. As of the 2020 United States census, the township's population was 23,847, an increase of 1,222 (+5.4%) from the 2010 census count of 22,625, which in turn reflected an increase of 47 (+0.2%) from the 22,578 counted in the 2000 census.
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