Mayor's Challenge

SAVE THE DATE - Sunday, September 29th

Poricy Park, 345 Oak Hill Road, Red Bank
Event is Rain or Shine!


8:45am:  5K Fitness Walk

9:00am:  1mi Fun Run

9:30am:  5K Race


Join us for our 6th annual Mayor's Challenge with all proceeds to benefit a local charity, announcement coming soon! The Mayor's Challenge takes place in the woods of Poricy Park! Please keep in mind this is a trail run which includes single track, hills, bridges, hills, woods...did we mention hills? The course is not suitable for strollers, trails are not paved. Join us first thing for a 5K Fitness Walk, a family-friendly 1 mile Fun Run, or gear up for the 5K Race - the choice is yours!

Registration Information

Registration includes a long sleeve shirt (while supplies last), bib with timing chip, and a medal.  

     5K Fitness Walk: $15
     1 Mile Fun Run: $20
     5K Race: $25

Prices increase closer to race day.

Registration opens March 1st, 2024.

5K Race Prizing

Top 3 Male & Female Overall:
1st Place - 2 NJ Devils Tickets
2nd Place - Hydration Backpack
3rd Place - Middletown Recreation Swag Bag

1st Place in each Age Range by Gender:
Ages 10 and Under
Ages 11-17
Ages 18-49
Ages 50+

Race Map

Mayor's Challenge Trail Map

Beneficiary

We're in the process of selecting a local charity to be beneficiary of our 2024 race! Think you qualify? Please email us at recreation@middletownnj.org. Charity must be local (Monmouth County, Middletown Township preferred) and have an active 501(C)(3) status.