I actually did the Aloha Readiness Series races a few different years. These are very basic and done very cheaply ("bring your own toilet paper" cheap and yes, there is a story to go with that!) But their intention is to help you train for a longer race and

"I've run the Susan Zabransky 5K Run for the past two years. I rate this event in my top ten 5K's to run in Bergen County. No I'm not the Race Director or affiliated with the Susan Zabransky event. This event is actually partnered with Hackensack University Medical

Loved the whole concept of this race. It is to raise awareness of cancers kids and dogs both develop, and so has both a 5K and 1 Mi. Fun Run for the kids, as well as a 1 mile "Dog Jog!" We were able to do the 5K race