Sunday, April 12, 2026 • Dorbrook Park, Colts Neck
View the course map and description  •  View the full 2026 results

About the Race

We invite you to join us at the 2026 Captain Zinn Memorial 5K Run and Racewalk at Dorbrook Park, 353 County Road 537, Colts Neck, N.J. Bib and T-shirt pickup will be located near the playground.

This event honors all Vietnam Veterans and is named in memory of Captain Ronald Lloyd “Ron” Zinn, a racewalker from the United States who was killed in Vietnam in 1965. He graduated from the U.S. Military Academy in 1962 and represented the USA at the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome and the 1964 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, where he placed sixth in the 20K race walk. Shore A.C. has held this race in memory of Captain Zinn since 1966.

The day features a Youth 1 Mile Fun Run, 5K Run, and 5K Race Walk & Walk. Sponsorship opportunities are also available. Full event details are below.

Military and veteran discount: Advance registration is 50% off for all veterans and military personnel. Veterans may use coupon code Military; all other eligible individuals should contact us to request a discount code.

Participant Perks

• The first 200 people in the 5K to pick up their bibs receive an event T-shirt.
• All youth participants receive a custom spike bag at bib pickup.
• Current and lifetime Shore A.C. members receive a registration discount.

Race Day Schedule

• 9:25 AM — Youth 1 Mile Fun Run starts
• 9:55 AM — National Anthem and veterans’ recognition
• 10:00 AM — 5K Run starts
• 10:02 AM — 5K Race Walk & Walk starts
• 11:15 AM — Awards ceremony

Awards

• The male and female winners of the 5K each receive $100 cash.
• The second- and third-place finishers in the 5K each receive a $50 gift card.
• The top three male and female finishers in the 5K racewalk receive special awards.
• The top three male and female military personnel/veterans receive special awards.
• The top three boys and girls in the 1 Mile Run, designed for ages 14 and under, receive awards.
• Age-group awards are presented to the top three male and female finishers in each 5K age group.

Age groups: 14 and under, 15–19, 20–29, 30–39, 40–49, 50–59, 60–69, 70–79, and 80+.

Course Description

The 5K course includes one smaller and one larger loop on the paved path at scenic Dorbrook Park. The races are entirely within this beautiful Monmouth County Park, which is completely closed to vehicular traffic.

The 1 Mile Run starts near the 5K finish, follows the first (smaller) loop of the 5K course, and finishes at the same location as the 5K.

View the course map and complete course description

Virtual Race

Those unable to join us in person can register for the virtual option. Participants who register by March 20 receive a race shirt. Submit results for 3.11 miles before midnight on April 12 to be included in the results. The top three male and top three female virtual performers will be recognized in the results and receive awards after the race.

Charity Partner

Our charity partner for this year’s race is the Colts Neck Sports Foundation.