With consideration to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and prioritizing the well being of 5K attendees, the Om Foundation has opted to turn this year’s event virtual! During the Columbus Day weekend of Friday October 9th through Monday October 12th, we are inviting you to be a part of the event by running or walking in your community or place of choosing (park, tracks, your own neighborhood etc.). Despite not being able to gather together at the park like we have done in the past, the team is still hoping to brighten your day and spread optimism during these troubling times, all the while raising funds for childhood cancer research and broadening the message of Optimistic Om. The foundation is always trying to advocate for positivity amidst adversity and we hope that now more than ever, we are able to achieve this, even though the event may look a little different than normal 😊
Organized by Monroe Indians for Civic Action (MICA) and supported by Agraj Seva Kendra, Indian Cultural Association of Monroe (ICAM), Rotary Interact Club of Monroe/Jamesburg & Guru Nanak Sikh Heritage.
When you register, join your favorite team and encourage all your family and friends to sign up with you! Our goal is to beat last year’s participation of 1247, so we need your help to spread the word!! If you need assistance, send an email to OmMemorial@smilesforom.org or call 732-641-0414.
STEP 1 – Register on www.SmilesForOm.org/runsignup Provide mailing address to get Om Foundation's branded face masks following the event.
STEP 2 – Download and print Digital bib at RunSignup.com/Profile (See the detail below in Help Section) - This step is of Runners Only
STEP 3 – Download the RaceJoy App using App Store, Play Store or racejoy.com (See the detail below in Help Section) - This step is of Runners Only
STEP 4 - Run or Walk between Friday October 9th 12:01am and Friday October 16th 11:59pm. Wear last year's Om Memorial 5K T-Shirt!
Do it on a treadmill, around your neighborhood, in the park, wherever you are safe and comfortable! Take lots of pictures or videos and track your results!
Check out our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/smilesforom for messages of encouragement, motivational videos, and upload your pictures and videos!
Plan to join our POST 5K Run ZOOM Party on Saturday, October 17th @ 2:00pm. 5K winners will be announced!!
We hope you will join us this year in making a difference in the community by supporting the Om Foundation in funding our work.
Om Foundation is a 501 (c)3 tax exempt nonprofit organization (EIN# 82-4993198). For sponsorship opportunities, please contact:
If you have any questions about this race, click the button below.
Live Phone Tracking, GPS Progress Alerts and Cheers!
We are providing you with RaceJoy as part of the official race experience for the 3rd Annual Om Memorial 5K Run and 1 Mile Walk (Virtual).
Download the RaceJoy mobile app in advance to ensure proper phone setup. Invite your friends and family to track you and send you cheers!
Some key RaceJoy features include:
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