Start 2026 Strong with the Resolution Run 5K!

Kick off the New Year with a fun and festive 5K - perfect for both competitive runners and casual walkers. Join us in-person or virtually on New Year’s Day, January 1, 2026, at 11:00 AM in Hillsborough, NJ.

Now celebrating our 26th year, the event features:

• A custom long sleeve hoody sweatshirt

• USATF-NJ sanctioned & certified course (Certification # NJ22048JLW)

• Accurate chip timing and Grand Prix points for USATF-NJ members

• Finisher ribbons and 92 awards (top overall, masters, and age groups)

• Post-race refreshments and celebration

The Basic Details 

• Thursday, January 1st, 2026, 11 AM 

• Starts and finish @ Hillsborough Municipal Building (379 South Branch Road, Hillsborough)

• Registration is $35 (in-person) / $45 (virtual) until October 15, 2025, then $40 (in-person) / $50 (virtual). $3 discount for USATF-NJ members and participants age 18 & under
  

• Raise $100 and run for free via a registration refund

Benefactors - Project Graduation & Rock Steady Boxing

Graduates of Hillsborough's Class of 2026 will enjoy a high-spirited, all-night celebration and party immediately following the commencement exercises in June. Project Graduation is part of a nationally recognized program whose goal is to provide a drug and alcohol free celebration of life while giving graduates a positive sendoff. According to the Prosper Press in a publication dated February 21, 2016: The percentage of teen automobile fatalities involving alcohol jumps from 33 percent to 40 percent on the night of graduation. One-third of those younger than 21 who die in car accidents lose their lives during graduation season. In a 2010 poll, 79 percent of seniors admitted teens were more likely to drink and drive on graduation night. 

Rock Steady Boxing is a unique program in Hillsborough organized by Barbara Kelly to improve symptoms and quality of life in people diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease. This cause is important to us as the Resolution Run Founder, Gary Verhoorn, says this program has helped him tremendously following his own diagnosis. Our goal is to fund educational programs and support a scholarship program for those in our community who may not be able to participate as a result of limited funds.