Bloomin' 5K and 1 Mile Walk

Whether you’re a competitive or recreational runner, a seasoned or novice walker, or just looking to meet up, have fun, and do good, the annual BLOOMIN’ 5K Run/1 Mile Walk is for you!  St. Peter’s Haven, a nonsectarian nonprofit and Clifton’s only food pantry and homeless family shelter will host BLOOMIN’ at 8:30 AM on April 26, 2026 with help from our “Run-To” partner, the Clifton Road Runners Club. http://www.cliftonroadrunners.com/ 

While the City of Clifton works on long-term solutions through a community-wide task force, proceeds from BLOOMIN’ will help St. Peter’s Haven to address more immediate needs, providing families and individuals in need with food and a pathway to greater independence and safe, stable housing. BLOOMIN’ will feature a USATF-NJ sanctioned/certified course with Grand Prix status, a dog and stroller friendly walk, music, food, and fun activities for kids.

It's a fast 5K course with a downhill finish.  Cash prizes for overall best.  Beat the fastest time of 14:57.3 (Men) or 19:42.5 (Women) for additional cash prize.  The 1 Mile Walk is a comfortable 3 times around Main Memorial Pond.  The Marketplace will have a DJ, Carb Station, Flower Station, Kids Activity Station and more.  

Registration

Race day registration and packet pickup will open at 7:00am.  Race day registration fee (5K and 1 Mile Walk): $45,  Age 10 and under no charge to run/walk. There are no refunds for this race of any kind and the last date for deferrals was April 9. Packets can also be picked up at St. Peter's Haven at 380 Clifton Avenue in Clifton on Friday April 25th from 8 AM to 5PM and on Saturday, April 26th from 8 AM to 12 PM.  

Those that register on race day are not guaranteed shirts.  

The race will go on rain or shine.   

Register early and save: Early Registration - $35 (till March 15); Registration - $40 (till April 24); Race Day Registration - $45.  Invite family, friends, and co-workers to join the movement to end hunger and homelessness in Clifton!  On-line registration ends on April 25.  Credit cards are accepted on race day.    

The location is easily accessible by Route 46.  The GPS address for Main Memorial Park is 1395 Main Ave, Clifton, NJ 07011.  There is plenty of off street parking for this event and limited parking at Christopher Columbus Middle School and the Clifton Public Library.  If you utilize off street parking on the south side of Route 46 please cross the highway at the traffic light by Day Avenue. Please remember that the course will be closed as of 8:00 AM so access to the immediate area will be limited directly before the race begins.

BLOOMIN’ Medals for Overall best winners, 1st,2nd, and 3rd place (male/female), Clifton Overall Best winners (male/female), and 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in age category (male/female).    10 & under, 11-14,15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80 & over.

OVERALL BEST (Male and Female)

First Place:

BLOOMIN’ Gold Medal

Cash Gift Card  (Value: $100)

Second Place:

BLOOMIN’ Silver Medal

Cash Gift Card  (Value: $50)

Third Place:

Bronze Medal

Cash Gift Card  (Value: $25)

MATT LALUMIA CLIFTON OVERALL BEST (Male and Female)

BLOOMIN’ Medal w Maroon Ribbon

Registrants over 10 years old will receive a free T-shirt.   

There will be water and carb stations available for the runners as well.