Events
Kiddie Dash
5K + 1M : 2 in 1 Special
5K + Kiddie Dash : 2 in 1 Special
1M + Kiddie Dash : 2 in 1 Special
5K + 1M + Kiddie Dash : 3 in 1 Special
Race Website
Additional race information can be found at http://www.lacey5k.com.
Place
Forked River, NJ US 08734
Description
25th Anniversary of the LACEY 5K
www.lacey5K.com
Saturday, August 23, 2025
At Gille Park, Manchester Ave., Forked River
Proceeds Benefit Substance Abuse Prevention, the Recreation Dept., and the Lacey Food Bank
Entry Fees:
5K - $30 Pre-registered by June 30th; $35 from 7/1 through 8/6; $40 after and on raceday
Students 18 and under - $23 Pre- registered by June 30th; $25 from 7/1 through 8/6; $30 after and on raceday
USATF Members— 5K - $5 discount to Pre-registered by August 6th only
1 Mile - $20 Pre-registered by Aug. 6th: $25 after and day of race; Students 12 and under $15 Pre-registered by Aug 6th; $20 after and day of race
Kiddie Dash - $10 Ages 2-11 (Each participant receives a medal, italian ice and Happy Meal coupon)
Bundle Options:
5K + 1 Mile - $30 by 6/30, $35 from 7/1 to 8/6; $40 after and on race day; Students 18 and under: $23 before 6/30, $25 from 7/1 to 8/6; $30 after and on race day
5K + Kiddie Dash (under age 11) - $23 before 6/30, $25 from 7/1 to 8/6; $30 after and on race day
1M + Kiddie Dash (under 11) - $15 by Aug 6th; $20 after
5K + 1M + Kiddie Dash (under 11) - $23 before 6/30, $25 from 7/1 to 8/6; $30 after and on race day
Early Packet Pick-up & Post Registration: Fri., Aug.22nd at the Recreation building, 10am to 7pm. Race day registration beginning at 7am
Awards:
Overall top three Male and Female (No Duplicates)
Awards: Top three M/F 12 and under, 13-15, 16-19 and 5 year age groups (thru 80+); Top Lacey Resident M/F;
Mayor’s Trophy and Team Challenge
New Awards for 2025: Fastest First Responder and Fastest Education Professional
Course: Flat USATF certified 5K course thru award-winning, scenic Gillie Park
Amenities: Custom designed performance Tech shirts guaranteed (adult sizes only) to pre-registrants
while supplies last, ChronoTrack Timing Technology by Elite Racing Systems,
multiple water stops, clocks at mile 1 & 2, prize drawings and Post-Race BBQ sponsored by Applebee's
Directions: Garden State Parkway to exit 74 (Forked River). Turn right on Lacey Rd., take jug handle just
before traffic light (2nd light from GSP north bound or 3rd light from GSP south bound) onto
Manchester Ave. Gille Park will be on the left. Use the second entrance into the park.
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