The Tough Cookie Trail Run 5K

Lake Hopatcong, United States • 25 Oct 2025

Event details

The Tough Cookie Trail Run 5K takes place on Saturday, October 25, 2025, in Lake Hopatcong, NJ. The event is a trail run covering 5K (3.1 miles). The race benefits the Jefferson High School Football Team. Walkers and hikers are explicitly welcome.

Registration information listed on the event page shows a current price of $40 (previously $50) and notes limited availability. Registration closes on October 19, 2025. A recorded route for the course is available online as a 3.1-mile trail.

Location and logistics

The event is based at Prospect Point Park, 30 Florida Ave, Lake Hopatcong, NJ 07849. Parking is available on site and on nearby streets; participants are asked not to block driveways or mailboxes. Additional parking is noted at a nearby pizzeria and on a side street by Bridge Marina. Organizers suggest carpooling.

The event page lists local sponsors and indicates the race is held in memory of a local community member. A map and external course route are provided through mapping services. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

5 km
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