10th Annual Purple for Pappas 5K Live In Person 5K Individual
Sunday, 20 October 2024· 10:00· North Brunswick, NJ, 08902, US
About this race
We are so excited to offer a HYBRID Purple for Pappas 5K this year! You can pick to participate with us in person on Sunday October 20th at Community Park or virtually between Friday October 11th-Sunday October 20th!
5K Entry Fees:
Infant – 4 (no t-shirts) Free
5 – 17: $15
18 – 63: $25*
64+, Police Officers, Fire Fighters, EMT’s, Military personnel, Veterans, medical professionals - $20
*Price will increase to $35 on 9/1.
Race commemorative t-shirts long sleeve option and guarantee size to those registered by 9/1.
T-shirts only available to registered participants 5+.
Packet Pick-Up:
Thursday 10/17 4:00-7:00pm at Road Runner Sports in the Shoppes at North Brunswick
Saturday 10/19 11:00am-2:00pm at Road Runner Sports in the Shoppes at North Brunswick
You can also pick up your Race Packet for the In-Person Race day of starting at 8:30AM at Community Park North Brunswick
Key information for the LIVE In-Person race:
Race will be Community Park North Brunswick
Race Date: Sunday October 20th
Vendor Field & Registration Opens at 8:30AM
Opening Ceremonies will begin at 9:30AM
Race Starts at 10:00AM
Closing Ceremonies immediately following the 5K
Key information for the VIRTUAL race:
Registration is open April 19th - Sunday October 20th.
Times can be submitted between 12:01am Friday October 11th and 11:59pm on Sunday October 20th.
Details will be emailed to all registered runners starting on 10/7.
You can opt to pick up your shirt during our PPU times OR Ship it to you for $10/shirt.
If you register after Friday October 18th you must select the shipping option if you wish to get a shirt!
Race commemorative t-shirts long sleeve option and guarantee size to those registered by 9/20.
(No refunds will be permitted)
What to expect
Written from race dataThe 10th Annual Purple for Pappas 5K Live In Person is a well-established community event returning to North Brunswick, NJ on October 20, 2024. This race marks a decade of supporting a cause close to the community, offering a classic 5K individual run/walk experience. Participants can anticipate a friendly, local atmosphere and a straightforward race format designed for all fitness levels. Typically held in the autumn, the terrain in North Brunswick generally offers a mix of paved roads and potentially some park pathways, creating a moderately flat course suitable for both competitive runners and casual participants. While specific course details will be provided closer to the event, the "live in person" designation confirms an in-person race experience, allowing for direct engagement with fellow runners and the supportive energy of a traditional race day. The anniversary milestone suggests a potentially special celebration, making it an ideal opportunity to participate and contribute to the Purple for Pappas initiative.
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Weather on the day
Sun, 20 Oct 2024Partially cloudy
25.4°C
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