Book it for Books 5K
Date and time
Sunday, October 11, 2026
Location
151 Parsonage Rd, Edison, NJ
Date and time
Sunday, October 11, 2026
Location
151 Parsonage Rd, Edison, NJ
Date and time
Sunday, October 11, 2026
Location
151 Parsonage Rd, Edison, NJ
Welcome to Book It For Books - the literary-themed 5K in Roosevelt Park sponsored by the Friends of the Edison Public Library!
All proceeds go to supporting programs for children, adults and seniors at the Edison Public Library branches.
Registration includes a finisher’s medal and custom event socks. Add an event shirt for just $15.
The overall top 3 fastest runners will receive a placeholder to engrave their choice of words onto bricks in a pathway at North Edison Library in 2027!
Special medals will be presented to the top 3 participants in the following age groups:
10 and under 11–15 16–19 20–29 30–39 40–49 50–59 60–69 and 70+
Come dressed as your favorite book character and enter the costume contest! Bragging rights for the year to the most original costume!
Event Details:
📍 Location: Roosevelt Park - Edison, New Jersey 📅 Date: SUNDAY 10/11 8:30AM ⏱ Timing: Chip-timed race 👟 Who Can Join? Runners and walkers of all abilities!
Early Packet Pickup October 10, 2026 Location and time: TBD
Race-Day Packet Pickup October 11, 2026 7:00–8:00 AM on site
Come run or walk to advocate for our libraries!
Or if you'd like to DONATE ONLY and not run the race CLICK HERE
Thank you!
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