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South Orange Family Annual 5k & Kids Color Dash

calendar_today 26 Sep, 2026

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sell $5.00 – $30.00

South Orange Family Annual 5k & Kids Color Dash

About the Event

Enjoy our annual 5K by walking or running the course — and don’t forget to show off your best fall foliage attire! Dress in your favorite autumn colors, woodland animal looks, or any fun costume that celebrates the season.

The kids can join in the excitement with the Kids Color Dash, sprinting to the finish line while getting splashed with vibrant colors! It’s a day full of energy, laughter, and family fun.

As the grand finale of the Race Series, this event is the perfect way to wrap up a season of community, accomplishment, and celebration!

Races Offered

Annual 5k Run

Sep 26, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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10:00

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$30.00

Annual 5k Walk

Sep 26, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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10:00

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$30.00

South Orange Family YMCA Annual 5k Run

Sep 26, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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10:00

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$30.00

South Orange Family YMCA Annual 5k Walk

Sep 26, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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10:00

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$30.00

Kids Color Dash

Sep 26, 2026

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Distance — Kids Color Dash

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Type — Running

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11:30

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$5.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for September in Monroe.

thermostat Temperature
13.3° / 23.4°
wb_sunny Feels like
12.5° / 22.5°
light_mode Avg sunshine hours
9h 4m
water_drop Avg rainfall
3.6 mm
ac_unit Avg snowfall
air Avg wind speed
8.5 km/h (Light breeze)
opacity Sweat loss rate
Moderate
terrain Course conditions
Firm and slightly soft
sunny Max UV Index
Moderate (5.0)
humidity_mid Humidity
76.3%
wb_twilight Sunrise
06:37
nightlight Sunset
19:04

About Monroe

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Monroe is a town in Orange County, New York, United States. The population was 21,387 at the 2020 census, compared to 39,912 at the 2010 census; the significant fall in census population was due to the secession of the town of Palm Tree in 2019. The town is named after President James Monroe.

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