RunRace USA › New Jersey › West Orange › Essex County Turtle Back Zoo Penguin Waddle

Essex County Turtle Back Zoo Penguin Waddle

West Orange, New Jersey · Sunday, October 18, 2026 · 5K

Official race page & registration ↗

Essex County Turtle Back Zoo Penguin Waddle takes place on Sunday, October 18, 2026 in West Orange, New Jersey. The race is run over 5K. For anyone travelling in, Newark is about 6 miles away.

It is one of 183 races on the New Jersey calendar that October. At $10, entry sits below the $25 median for a New Jersey 5K.

Date
Sunday, October 18, 2026
Location
West Orange, New Jersey
Distances
5K
Entry fee
from $10

Listing from the 2026 race calendar, refreshed nightly. Details can change: confirm date and entry on the official race page before travelling. Spot an error? Tell us here.

Making a race weekend of it?

Stay near the start line in West Orange: check in Oct 17, out Oct 19.

Hotels on Booking.com ↗ Hotels on Expedia ↗

Common questions

When is Essex County Turtle Back Zoo Penguin Waddle?

Essex County Turtle Back Zoo Penguin Waddle is scheduled for Sunday, October 18, 2026.

Where is Essex County Turtle Back Zoo Penguin Waddle held?

Essex County Turtle Back Zoo Penguin Waddle is held in West Orange, New Jersey. It is about 6 miles from Newark.

What distances does Essex County Turtle Back Zoo Penguin Waddle offer?

The listed distances are 5K.

How much does Essex County Turtle Back Zoo Penguin Waddle cost?

Entry is listed from $10. Check the official race page for the current price, which usually rises closer to race day.

How do I register for Essex County Turtle Back Zoo Penguin Waddle?

Registration is handled on the official race page, linked at the top of this listing. Entry can close early if the race sells out.

More races nearby

See every race on the New Jersey calendar, all West Orange races, New Jersey 5Ks, or use the Race Finder for maps and filters.