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9th Annual Om Memorial 5K Run and 1 Mile Walk

May 17, 2026
Thomson Park
Monroe Township, NJ 08831 US

PROGRAM GUIDE

7:30 am: Event Opens Registration

• OmParikh’s favorite songs by Hidden Gems

8:00 am – 8:55 am:

• Welcome - Dr. Prakash Parab, Monroe Indians for Civic Action (MICA)

• Mayor of Monroe Township – Mayor Stephan Dalina

• Senator - Linda Greenstein

• Assemblywoman - Tennile R McCoy

• County Commissioner – Charles Tomaro

• Awards to School Ambassadors – Ketul Parikh

• Monroe Township Middle School Teaching Staff– Christy Viszoki

• Monroe Township Middle School Principal – Dr. James Higginns

• Monroe Township High School Assistant Principal – Mr. Anthony Arcaro

• Monroe Township School District Acting Superintendent – Dr. Adam Leyman

• Sponsor Recognition

• Grad Sponsor - Veerag Mehta of Avinthia Incorporate

• Grand Sponsor – Adam Elias of Elias Counsel LLC.

• Om Parikh Family – Yashaswi Parikh

• Grand Ambassador –Justin Pugh – Formar New York Giants

• National Anthem by Middle School Chorus

9 am: 1 Mile Walk

9:45 am: 5K Run.

9 am to 10 am: Entertainment by Hidden Gems

10 to 11 am: Monroe Township School District Percussion Symphony

11 am: Award Ceremony for 5 k Run

 

Please note – Thompson Park entrance from Perrineville Rd and Jamesburg will be open from 7:00 am to 8:30 am for parking. The gates will re-open for exit from the park ONLY after 5K Run has completed around 10:30 am. Request all drivers to enter the park by 8 am. Bring your own chair and relax.

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