Events
Place
200 Kierych Memorial Drive
Jackson, NJ US 08527
Jackson, NJ US 08527
Description
The 5K race will take place in Johnson Park in Jackson, NJ on Sunday, November 5, 2023. Course is fast and flat! Starts in Johnson Park, takes you through local streets, then ends back in the park. This is a USATF-certified course. Immediately prior to the 5K, there will be a Kid's Dash! All ages are welcome.
Register early! 5K price is $35 through 9/30/23; price increases to $40 on 10/1/23. The cost of the Kid's Dash is $10 (t-shirt not included).
ON-SITE REGISTRATION WILL BE OPEN AT 8:00 AM AT JOHNSON PARK! RACE STARTS AT 9:00 AM.
Free race t-shirt for 5K participants guaranteed through 9/30/23 though we will do our best to accommodate all registrants. ONLINE REGISTRATION CLOSES 11/4/23 at 9:00 PM. You may register on-site at Johnson Park for the 5K ($40) or Kid's Dash ($10) on the day of the event (credit card payments preferred).
REGISTRATION DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE:
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STUDENTS - If you are under 18 years old, enter code Student20 to receive registration for $20.
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GROUPS - For groups of 10 or more, contact mkohute@msn.com for group code and pricing.
Race Day Schedule:
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8:00-8:45 am: Pre-registered race packet pick up & day of event registration
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9:00 am: Kid's Dash, followed immediately by 5K run and walk
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5K Awards and First Responder recognition immediately following race
5K Awards:
This is a chipped race. All awards are based on chip time. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place overall winners are not eligible for age division awards.
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1st First Responder
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1st, 2nd, 3rd Place overall
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1st, 2nd, 3rd Place male & female in each age group (19 and under, 20-39, 40 and over)
COVID-19 Safety Precautions:
All participants/attendees are advised to follow current State of New Jersey Guidelines.
***Sponsorship Opportunities - See SPONSORS section below for information on how to sponsor this race.***
Race Contact Info
If you have any questions about this race, click the button below.
Sponsors
PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS! SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES!
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EAGLE SPONSOR: $2500 - Exclusive - Award Medal - Largest Logo on T-Shirt & Program
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LIFE SPONSOR : $750 each - (2) Race Road Markers Signs (Start OR Finish) - Logo on T-Shirt & Program
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STAR SPONSOR : $500 each - (3) 1/4 Mile/Middle Race Road Markers Signs - Logo on T-Shirt & Program
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FIRST CLASS SPONSOR: $350 - Water/Food Sponsor - Logo on T-Shirt & Program
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TENDERFOOT SPONSOR: $150 - Logo on T-Shirt & Program
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SCOUT SPONSOR: $75 - Business name (1 line text only) on T-Shirt & Program
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WEBELOS BOOSTER: $35 - Family Booster - Name in Program
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CUB SPONSOR: $50 - Event Day Table to promote your business. TABLE ONLY
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PROMO ITEMS: would like to provide business promo items for Runner Swag Bags
All sponsors to be listed in race program, on race Facebook page and will receive at least 1 mention by event MC.
SPONSORSHIP DEADLINE: October 5, 2023
**Please complete and submit the attached Sponsorship Form.**
Click the icon below to download the attached PDF.
Race History & Proceeds
Begun as an Eagle Scout Project in 2020 by Jackson resident Gavin Kohute, the now Annual Eagle First Responders 5K is an opportunity for residents of Jackson and the surrounding towns to come together for a healthy, family-friendly activity that builds community spirit.
Proceeds from the event will benefit local organizations including Scouts BSA Troops 204 and 402, Jackson Mills Volunteer Fire Co. Station 54, and Jackson PBA 168.
USATF-Certified Course Map
