THE CALDWELL CLASSIC 5K RUN/WALK & FAMILY FUN RUN

Sat, May 16, 2026, 7:00 AM EDT

Location: West Caldwell, NJ; JAMES CALDWELL HIGH SCHOOL, 265 WESTVILLE AVE, 07006
Type: RUN

Official registration

At a glance

A heartfelt 5K run/walk and family fun run honoring community leaders and supporting local education through the CWCEF.

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For a Cause

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Military & First Responders

Great for: beginners, cause-driven runners

Join the Caldwell Classic, a community-wide 5K Run/Walk and Family Fun Run in West Caldwell, NJ. This event honors the legacies of Theresa DiMasi and Marie LanFrank, founding members of the Caldwell-West Caldwell Education Foundation (CWCEF). Your participation directly supports the CWCEF's mission to help every student in the district succeed. With generous support from local organizations and sponsors, every mile registered contributes to a greater impact, making this a meaningful way to connect with the community and support local education.

What to expect

Experience a welcoming 5K run or walk, open to all paces.
Participate in the Family Fun Run, designed for enjoyment.
Support the Caldwell-West Caldwell Education Foundation with every step.

Standout details

Honors Theresa DiMasi & Marie LanFrank
Benefits Caldwell-West Caldwell Education Foundation
Community-wide event
Dollar Per Mile Sponsors contribute

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Distances & registration

2 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

1 Miles
Sat, May 16, 7:00 AM EDT · From $27.50
Opens Sep 30, 2025, 4:05 AM EDT · Closes May 12, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
5K
Sat, May 16, 7:00 AM EDT · From $27.50
Opens Sep 29, 2025, 8:00 PM EDT · Closes Apr 12, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT

Vibe Check

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The course

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From the organizer

THE CALDWELL CLASSIC - a memorial 5K RUN/WALK honoring Theresa DiMasi and Marie LanFrank

The Caldwell-West Caldwell Education Foundation (CWCEF) invites you to our Annual 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, May 16, 2026. This community-wide event honors the legacies of two of the CWCEF's Founding Members, Theresa DiMasi and Marie LanFrank . Their vision of helping every student in our district be successful is still very much at the heart of our mission today.

This year, we are thrilled to announce that Iron PT, The Rotary Club of the Caldwells, and The Kiwanis Club of Caldwell-West Essex are teaming up to donate $1 for every mile registered! Every step you take helps us make a bigger impact. A huge thank you to these amazing Dollar Per Mile Sponsors, along with our PREMIER sponsors: Millenium Fire and Leddy Home Improvements!

SPECIAL THANKS to the Caldwell and West Caldwell Police Departments, the CWC Board of Education, our school principals, teachers and maintenance department for their efforts in ensuring a safe and successful event!

The CWCEF would also like to take this opportunity to thank all of you.... every one of you, every volunteer, sponsor, family and participant that has taken their time and blessed us with their generosity in order to help make each school year a success... Without you, what we do would not be possible! Visit www.CWCEF.org for more information on our programs and grants.

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