New Jersey Miles for Melanoma 5K
Updated
Sunday, November 15, 2026, first start 7:30 AM, in Morristown (50 Woodland Ave). Distances: 1 mile, 5K. Entry from $40 to $45; the 5K goes from $45 to $50 after November 12.
Course and race notes
The cure for melanoma begins with me.and the Miles for Melanoma community coming together to run, walk and raise funds for the Melanoma Research Foundation.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Sunday, November 15
2026 · in 8 days
Start time
7:30 AM
Earliest wave
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
1 mile5K
Price
$40 to $45
Plus the platform's processing fee
5K goes up after Thu Nov 12 (in 5 days)
Registration
Closing soon
Online signup closes Sun Nov 15 (in 8 days)
Opened Aug 17, 2026
Race day in Morristown
Weather
54° / 35°F
Typical high and low for November 15, with a 30% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Canoe Brook, NJ (6.3 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
6:44 AM – 4:41 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Sunday. The first start is 46 minutes after sunrise.
Calculated for the race location.
Near the start
Pin from the race's listed address. The start line can differ; check the race website for the course map. Directions
Parking
7 public lots and garages within 0.6 mi, the nearest 0.3 mi away.
Places to eat
- The Dugout quick bite0.1 mi
Nearest public restroom: 0.5 mi from the start.
Distances are straight-line from the race address. Check the race website for official parking.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Sat Nov 14
Where to stay
1 within 1 mi (about a 20-min walk)6 within 3 mi13 within 5 mi
Hotel
Hotel 1 of 5: Best Western
About 11 min walk0.6 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 2 of 5: The Madison Hotel
About 21 min walk1.0 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 3 of 5: The Westin Governor Morris
About 24 min walk1.2 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 4 of 5: Hyatt Regency
About 5 min drive1.6 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 5 of 5: Hyatt House Morristown
About 5 min drive1.8 mi from the start
More places on the map
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Places from OpenStreetMap. Straight-line distances, so times are rough.
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