Spring Stampede 5K Walk/Run & Color Fun Run

Sat, Apr 18, 2026, 10:00 AM EDT

Location: Chester, NJ; Gazebo - Municipal Field, 155 Main Street, 07930
Type: RUN

At a glance

A lively Spring Stampede featuring a 5K and a colorful 1-mile fun run, all to support The Educational Foundation of the Chesters.

Fun
Competitive
Quirky
For a Cause

Great for: cause-driven runners, runners who like a competitive edge

Less ideal for: walkers-only pacing

Join The Educational Foundation of the Chesters for their annual Spring Stampede, featuring a 5K Walk/Run and a vibrant 1-mile Color Fun Run. This event supports the foundation's mission, offering a chance for both competitive runners and families to participate. Enjoy performance race shirts for early registrants, participant medals for all 5K finishers, and opportunities to win raffle prizes. The Color Fun Run promises a day filled with splashes of color and post-race ice cream, creating a memorable experience for all ages.

What to expect

Run or walk a 5K, or join the 1-mile Color Fun Run where you'll be doused with rainbow colors.
5K participants receive a medal, and early registrants get a performance race shirt.
Enjoy post-race ice cream after the colorful fun run.

Standout details

1-mile Color Fun Run with color blasters
Performance race shirts for early registrants
Participant medals for all 5K racers
Post-race ice cream

Perks & features

Medal
Shirt

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Distances & registration

2 options

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

1 Miles
Sat, Apr 18, 10:00 AM EDT · From $17.50
Opens Feb 12, 2026, 3:00 AM EST · Closes Mar 13, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
5K
Sat, Apr 18, 8:30 AM EDT · From $38.00
Opens Feb 12, 2026, 3:00 AM EST · Closes Mar 13, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT

Vibe Check

Easygoing

Based on terrain, weather, and distance data.

The course

Hilly
Timed race

From the organizer

SPR ING STAMPEDE :

Join The Educational Foundation of the Chesters for this year's Spring Stampede. The Ed Foundation will be hosting the race on Saturday, April 18th. Register by March 13 to take advantage of the discounted rate and to secure your new performance race t-shirt! Early registration fee is $35.00 for the 5K and $15.00 per individual for the fun run (children under 4 are free). Prices increase to $45.00 for the 5K and $25.00 per individual for the fun run after March 13. All early registrants are guaranteed a race shirt and anyone who registers after will receive one subject to availability. Each racer will also have the chance to enter to win one of the raffles that have been generously donated. In addition to the top 3 winners of the race, all 5K racers will receive a participant medal!

NEW THIS YEAR - Performance race shirts!

C OLOR FUN RUN:

Get ready for the most colorful fun-filled day this year at the Spring Stampede Fun Run! Kids and/or families will have a chance to run through a one-mile course while being doused with all the colors of the rainbow. PLEASE NOTE: Any child under the age of 10 must be accompanied by a registered adult. Anyone who participates in the fun run must be registered to do so. NEW THIS YEAR -COLOR BLASTERS!!

Please feel free to stay for post color fun run ice cream generously sponsored by our platinum sponsor, Meadowbrook Country Day Camp!

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