Iconic tradition · Upper Saddle River, NJ
Upper Saddle River 5K Run is a landmark running tradition in Upper Saddle River, New Jersey, with a verified date of November 26, 2026.
Confirmed
- When
- Thu, Nov 26, 2026
Start 5K 9:00 AM
Thanksgiving morning - Where
- Cavallini Middle School
392 West Saddle River Road
Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458 · Bergen County
Directions - Entry
- $35 by 11/18; $40 from 11/19 through race day
- Organized by
- Upper Saddle River Recreation Commission
27th year
What to expect
2026 Confirmed
Thanksgiving Day Thursday, November 26, 2026
- Thu, Nov 26, 2026
Checked Sun, Oct 4, 2026 against the official source.
2027 Projected
Projected from the 2026 pattern (Thanksgiving morning); not announced.
- Thu, Nov 25, 2027
About the run
The USR Recreation Commission, USR Race Committee and Bergen Highlands Rotary Club host one of the largest Thanksgiving Day races in New Jersey, now in its 27th running with more than 2,200 runners and walkers. Proceeds support the Center for Food Action, local first responders and other community groups.
The run
- Distances
- 5K
- Occasion
- Thanksgiving
- Season
- Fall
- Benefits
- Center for Food Action in Mahwah, USR Volunteer Fire Dept, USR Volunteer Ambulance and other local charities
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Sources
- Official site official
- Race details official
Details checked against the race’s own pages on Sun, Oct 4, 2026.