Spartan Spirit 5K

Spartan Spirit 5K Run/Walk – 2026

The 2026 Spartan Spirit 5K will be run through the historic streets of downtown Somerville on Saturday, May 30, 2026, beginning at 8:30 am. The race will start and end at Immaculata High School, 240 Mountain Avenue, Somerville.

Funds raised through this event will directly support the financial aid efforts of our parish schools. Race entry includes post-race awards, breakfast, and access to the beverage garden.

 
SPONSORSHIP
Event sponsorship opportunities are available at: www.immaculatahighschool.org/spartanspirit5k.

 
REGISTRATION & BIB PICK-UP

Friday, May 29, 2026, 6:00–8:00 pm
Somerville Elks Lodge B.P.O.E. 1068
375 Union Avenue, Bridgewater, NJ 08807

Race Day: Saturday, May 30, 2026, 7:00–8:00 am
Immaculata High School Gym Entrance
240 Mountain Avenue, Somerville, NJ 08876
 
RACE START TIME

8:30 am – 5K Run/Walk through historic Somerville
 
AWARDS

10:00 am Awards Ceremony
Overall Male & Female (Top 3)
Overall Alumni Male & Female (Top 3)
Top 3 Male/Female in Age Groups:
10 & under, 11–14, 15–19, 20–29, 30–39, 40–49, 50–59, 60–69, 70–79, 80+
(No duplicate awards; scoring by Compuscore.)
 
ENTRY FEE

$30 Adults - Early Bird until March 31, 2026.  $40 until May 29, 2026
$25 Students under 18 years old
$45 Same-day registration
 
LOCATION
Immaculata High School
240 Mountain Avenue, Somerville, NJ

 
PARKING
Limited on-site parking is available. Please use the Immaculate Conception Church and School parking lot and walk to Immaculata High School. Parking on Mountain Avenue and nearby side streets will be limited.

 
QUESTIONS
Contact: Stacey Geary at sgeary@immaculatahighschool.org or 908-895-1126.

Start: Facing west on the north side of Immaculata High School, in line with the northeast corner of the building, 11’ 6” northwest of the Stop sign, 29’ 6” south of lamp post #19920 SV, which is next to the southeast corner of the wall of the free-standing garage.

Mile 1: Facing south on Mountain Ave. just after the turn from W. Summit St., in line with the south end of the concrete stairs to house #115, 11’ north of the “No Parking When Road is Snow Covered” sign.

Mile 2: Heading west on Main St. between N. Bridge St. and Division St., across from the French doors of Savor restaurant at #18, 60’ east of the hydrant in front of #24 Phoenix Café.

Mile 3: Heading north on Mountain Ave. between Brookside Ave. and Oak Terrace, just before the right turn onto the IHM driveway, across from the door to apartment #8B, 29’ south of the storm sewer inlet which is next to the utility pole 61829SV.

Finish: Heading north on the IHS driveway in front of the school, 55’ 9” north of the northernmost crosswalk stripe at the school entrance, between the 13th and 14th windows of the school building counting from the entrance.