Event Details

The 3rd  annual Stamp Out Hunger 5k and 1 mile run/walk  will take place on Labor Day - Monday, September 4th, 2017.  On this certified 5k course, you will run through a scenic and historic section of Medford. The 5k and 1 mile course start and finish in front on the Medford Public Safety Building (Police Station) – 91 Union Street, rain or shine.  Whether this is your first 5k or you are a serious or recreational runner–kick off your Labor Day by running or walking in this friendly, yet competitive event!

See the course here from a drone's point of view

All proceeds from this event go to the ShopRite Partners in Caring Fund which assists local food pantries, shelters, shop kitchens, after school programs and many other organizations that aid those needing food.  For more information about this great cause: http://shopritepartnersincaring.org

Parking: You can part at the Public Safety Building (Police Station)  and across the street at Freedom Park.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

7:00 – 8:15AM: Race-Day Registration and Packet Pickup

7:30-8:15 – Onsite stretching with DAVIS PT -  www.DAVISPTSR.com

8:30: 5K Run / Walk

8:35: 1 mile  Run/Walk

9:15: Post-Race Awards Ceremony

Bagels, yogurt and fruit, Gatorade available at the finish line

REGISTRATION

Register online at by September 2nd .

5K : $25

1 Miler: $10

You may also drop off registration forms at ShopRite of Medford - Courtesy Desk 208 Route 70 East, Medford, NJ by Sept. 1st.

Tech T-shirt included and guaranteed for each pre-registered participant and while supplies last for race-day registrants. First 200 registrants will also get a Drawstring Backpack with perks inside.  To guarantee your t-shirt size, registration must be received by August 26th. Race day registration is also available.  Fees will be $5 additional on race day - $30 for 5k, $15 1 miler.

TEAM COMPETITION – 5k

Register as a team and have a friendly competition  among family, friends, co-workers or compete as high school team,  Awards to top 3 members of the top Friends & Family team and High School Team.  Online pre-registration required.  All team members save $5 when registered online by September 2nd.

AMENITIES & PERKS

Tech T-shirts guaranteed for pre-registered participants. Register by Aug 24th to guarantee size.

Drawstring backpack for first 200 pre-registered participants

Music and Pre-race Stretching let by Davis PT - www.DAVISPTSR.com

Multi-person discount – When registering 3+ participants for the 5k – receive $5 discount per person when registering online.

5k Team discount – Form your own team and invite others to join. Each team member that registers online receives a $5 discount.

Bib number raffle: Everyone has a chance to win

AWARDS & PRIZES

5K Individual Awards:

Cash to Top 3 Overall (Male and Female) $150 for first place, $100 for second place, and $50 for third place, Gift Voucher to the Running Co. and a commemorative ARTile designed by local artist: Becca Dyremose

Awards to Top (Male and Female) in following Age Groups:  14 and under, 15 to 19, 20 to 29, 30 to 39, 40 to 49, 50 to 59, 60 to 69, 70 and over- Gift Voucher to Running Co. and a commemorative ARTile designed by local artist: Becca Dyremose.

5K Run Team Awards:

Awards to Top team in each of the following categories:

• Family and Friends

• High School Boys, Girls & Coed

** Using times of team members, the top three members will be awarded.

COURSE AND TIMING INFORMATION

USATF-certified 5K course (Certification Code: NJ12008WB) - Map: http://www.usatf.org/events/courses/maps/showMap.asp?courseID=NJ12008WB

Professional chip timing at start and finish – provided by South Jersey Timing

Results posted on www.SJTIMING.com

The Stamp Out Hunger 5k hosted by the ShopRite of Medford and ALL proceeds directly benefit ShopRite Partners in Caring Fund – http://shopritepartnersincaring.org