The 1-mile Family Fun Run started at 11 a.m., followed by the 5K at 11:30 a.m. Both races began and ended at Borough Hall on North Martine Avenue. A total of 517 runners completed the 5K, and 528 took part in the Fun Run. Registration was up 26 percent over 2025.
Eric Murphy, 38, of Scotch Plains was the overall winner. Mika Synder, 14, of Fanwood was the overall winner among women.
This year’s 5K Planning Committee members were Neil Pierce, race director, Venessa White, Michael Lowenthal, Eryn Sinclair, Ryan Raskin, Arlene Ross and Ericka Rodriguez. All members of the Recreation Commission helped Recreation Director Bob Budiansky run the event. Mayor Colleen Mahr and Borough Council members Anthony Carter, Patricia Walsh and Gina Berry were also on hand.
The event sponsors were Fabio’s Bistro, Nick’s Pizza, Edison Heating & Cooling, Closet Factory, T&M, Shovlin Mattress Factory, Klinique Kids, De Biasse Seminara Architects, Fanwood Democrats, Unity Bank, Fanwood Animal Hospital, Fanwood Funeral Home, Real Hot Yoga, Curalta, Beem Light Therapy, Fanwood Pharmacy, Joint Motion Physical Therapy, Family Investors Co., K9 Resorts, Provident Bank, The Goddard School, The Shave Loft, Frank’s Auto Repair & Auto Body, Inc., Bagel Café NJ, Schembre & Gannon CPAs, Fanwood Liquors, Jessica’s Restaurant, Willow Grove Swim Club, DiLollo Chiropractic, Panani Bistro, VMMI, the Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA, Pure Vida Art, Watchung Pediatrics and Tom The Green Grocer.
