Holiday Hustle 5K- A festive 5K with a sweet finish

Kick off the holiday season with a fun and festive run for all ages! It’s the SWEETEST run of the season! 🍪☕️👟 Lace up, laugh loud, and get ready for the Holiday Hustle 5k — where holiday cheer meets sweet goodness! Presented by Fleet Feet Northern NJ and Asics! Enjoy a flat and fast, USATF Certified 5-kilometer course.

Run, walk, or prance like a reindeer through Overpeck Park and cross the finish line to a well-deserved reward: warm cocoa, fresh cookies, and all the cozy holiday vibes. 🎅✨ Santa Costumes included for the first 500 participants

Whether you’re running for a personal best or strolling with friends and family, this is the perfect way to stay active, spread joy, and soak up the holiday spirit. 

Fast or not-so-fast, everyone leaves smiling (and maybe with a cookie crumb or two).

📅 Date: 12/6/2026
📍 Location: Overpeck Park
🕘 Start Time: 9.30am

🎁 Includes: Race entry, medal, Santa suit, cocoa & cookies, and holiday fun for all ages

Don’t wait — lace up, bring your friends, and get ready to run, sip, and celebrate the most wonderful time of the year. 

Details:

• Parking at Pavilion Overpeck Park
• Bathrooms
• Race volunteers
• Post-run food and drink

Training Programs:

SIGNUP HERE

Program Start Date: October 12, 2026

Program Schedule:

Westfield: Thursday 6:30pm and Saturday 8:30am

Ridgewood: Wednesday 6:30pm and Saturday 8:30am 

Program Length: 8 weeks

Program Fee: $150 (early bird $120 until 9/13/26)

Race Entry Discount: $20

Already completed a 5K or graduated from a run/walk program and ready for what’s next? No Boundaries 5K training program is an eight-week, coach-led program designed to help you run your next 5K with more strength, confidence, and consistency. You’ll get structure, support from mentors, and the motivation of a community alongside you. This is a running-focused program for participants who want to build on the achievement of finishing a 5K. You’ll learn how to run stronger, steadier, and feel more confident from start to finish.

Participant Perks:
A supportive and welcoming community of runners
Guidance from experienced coaches and mentors who have been in your shoes
Saucony short sleeve training shirt
Activations such as Saucony shoe demos and giveaways
Exclusive Fleet Feet gear up opportunities
Weekly newsletters with tips, education and resources to guide your training
An 8 week step-by-step training plan that builds confidence and fitness safely

Race Day Packet Pickup Time:
8:00am EST - 9:00am EST

Additional Packet Pick up Times:

Thursday 12/03 4pm-7pm
Fleet Feet, 123 Quimby Street, Westfield, 07090

Friday 12/04 4pm-7pm
Fleet Feet, 258 E Ridgewood Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450

Saturday 12/05 10am-2pm
Fleet Feet, 258 E Ridgewood Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450

- Top 3 Male and Female: Details to come!

1st Place Male: 

1st Place Female:

2nd Place Male: 

2nd Place Female:

3rd Place Male:

3rd Place Female:

- Top 3 Male and Female in age categories: Receive an exclusive Fleet Feet Beanie Hat!

10 & Under, 11-15, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79  

- Random Bib Prizes: 

We will have 4 Random Bib prizes and will be drawing them after the race.

Prizes include:

1. 1 pair of ASICS Shoes 
2. 1 pair of  running Shoes 
3. $25 dollar Fleet Feet Northern NJ Gift Certificate & Feetures socks
4. $25 dollar Fleet Feet Northern NJ Gift Certificate & Feetures socks

You do not need to be present after, you just need to have participated in the race!

We ask all Top Male & Female winners & Random bib winners to go to the Registration Table after the Race to collect your prize. If you are not present we will email you your prize details and how to receive them.