Greta's Run For Imagine

Westfield, New Jersey, United States

May 17, 2026 - Sunday

5k

Race Information

One of the largest 5k runs in the area, Greta’s Run was founded in memory of Greta Schoenemann by her childhood friends Ben Nanna and Jayne Ruotolo. Greta was a Westfield High School freshman when she died from injuries sustained when a tree branch fell on her and her classmates during lunch.

Imagine is a growing and evolving organization that began in Westfield, NJ, and serves families from over 57 towns in NJ. Imagine provides free, year-round grief support for children and families coping with loss due to death. In addition to providing grief support at its two centers in Mountainside and Newark, Imagine provides grief education and training to schools, agencies, and workplaces, and on-site support after any traumatic loss.

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Race Facts

Race Size: 500 - 1,000

Elevation: Some Hills

Course Type: Road

Boston Qualifier: No

Kids Run: Yes

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