2026 USATF-NJ Open & Masters 5K Challenge

Open 5K Challenge Races: Lager 5K Run & The Chase 5K

Masters 5K Challenge Races: Lager 5K & Haworth 5K

We will compare and rank different metrics to add a new dimension to challenge your 5k abilities at the two 5k Championship events.
Metrics for the two races will be compared and ranked for the following:

MOST CONSISTENT
Finish times for the two races closest to each other.
Open: Compare times for Lager 5K and The Chase 5K
Masters: Compare times for Lager 5K and Haworth 5K
Masters: Compare PLP’s for Lager 5K and Haworth 5K

BEST TIME IMPROVEMENT
Best Finish Time improvement
Open: Compare times for Lager 5K and The Chase 5K
Masters: Compare times Lager 5K and Haworth 5K
Masters: Compare PLP’s for Lager 5K and Haworth 5K

HOLD YOUR PLACE
Maintain your position against the competitor you placed IMMEDIATELY AHEAD OF
Open: Compare Lager 5K position with The Chase 5K position
Masters: Compare Lager 5K position with Haworth 5K position

MOVING ON UP
Improve your position against the competitor you finished IMMEDIATELY BEHIND
Open: Compare Lager 5K position with The Chase 5K position
Masters: Compare Lager 5K position with Haworth 5K position

LINKS TO THE RESULTS:

Open Most Consistent & Time Improvement Results
Open Hold Your Place & Move On Up Results

Masters Most Consistent & Time Improvement Results
Masters Hold Your Place & Move On Up Results
Masters Most Improved & Consistent using PLP Data Results