Event Description

RWJBarnabas Health and the New Jersey Devils are teaming up for the 8th Annual RWJBarnabas Health Running with the Devils 5K Run & Walk while offering both live and virtual formats in 2024. The live 5K Run & Wellness Walk will take place on Sunday, November 3rd at Essex County’s South Mountain Recreation Complex in West Orange. The virtual format offers an extended opportunity to run or walk at a convenient location within participants’ communities from October 3rd to November 3rd. 

This year, both the competitive 5K race on a USATF Certified Course and the Wellness Walk will take place along Cherry Lane and the scenic reservoir at South Mountain Recreation Complex. All proceeds from the event will support RWJBarnabas Health’s commitment to protect and build healthier communities throughout New Jersey.

All registered runners and walkers receive FREE entry to Essex County’s award-winning Turtle Back Zoo on event day, with a line-up of family-friendly activities planned at the zoo post-race.

For individuals and families not available to participate in the live event, the virtual format offers the option to run or walk around a neighborhood, at a local park, or even on a treadmill from October 3rd – November 3rd using the RunGo App. Virtual participants are also eligible for prizes and will receive FREE access to Turtle Back Zoo between November 4th and December 30th. 

Exciting fundraising incentives are being offered for individuals and teams (Live and Virtual) highlighted by tickets to New Jersey Devils games, signed New Jersey Devils merchandise, and the opportunity to engage with alumni, among others.  Awards will be presented for the top three finishers overall and in multiple age categories (Live & Virtual).

Registration is NOW Open with discounted registration fees for all participants that sign-up before September 2nd.   Children 11 and under are FREE. For more information on the event, or to register for the RWJBarnabas Health “Running with the Devils 5K Run and Walk,” please visit rwjbh.org/runningwiththedevils.