More About RWJBarnabas Health Running with the Devils 5K Run & Walk
RWJBarnabas Health and the New Jersey Devils will celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the RWJBarnabas Health Running with the Devils 5K Run & Walk on Sunday, November 1st at Essex County’s South Mountain Recreation Complex in West Orange. In addition to the live 5K Run & Wellness Walk, the event includes a virtual option, which offers the opportunity to run or walk at a convenient location within participants’ communities from October 1st to November 1st.
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 provide essential care to communities across New Jersey including Behavioral Health Services, Cancer Care, Children's Health, Digestive Health, Emergency Medicine, Heart and Vascular, Neurosciences, Nursing Education, Orthopedics, and Women's Health.
All registered runners and walkers for the live event 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.
New Jersey Devils alumni, popular mascot NJ, and several mascots from New Jersey-based universities and professional teams will be on-site to take photos and cheer on the participants.
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 1st – November 1st using the RunGo App. Virtual participants are also eligible for prizes and will receive FREE access to Turtle Back Zoo between November 2nd 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 7th. 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.
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 provide essential care to communities across New Jersey including Behavioral Health Services, Cancer Care, Children's Health, Digestive Health, Emergency Medicine, Heart and Vascular, Neurosciences, Nursing Education, Orthopedics, and Women's Health.
All registered runners and walkers for the live event 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.
New Jersey Devils alumni, popular mascot NJ, and several mascots from New Jersey-based universities and professional teams will be on-site to take photos and cheer on the participants.
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 1st – November 1st using the RunGo App. Virtual participants are also eligible for prizes and will receive FREE access to Turtle Back Zoo between November 2nd 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 7th. 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.
Date & Time
November 1, 2026
8:30am - 1:00pm
Location
South Mountain Recreation Complex
9 Cherry Lane
West Orange, NJ 07052
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