Events
Place
10 Oak Drive
Roosevelt Park, Edison, NJ US 08837
Description
Race Information
Funds raised support the Livestrong at the YMCA which is a program offered for cancer survivors at no cost to them to help them recover and regain their strength, confidence and so much more. See below for more information or call us if you want to participate in our next program offering.
7:30 am - Registration
Bib and T-shirt Pick Up (T-shirts are not guaranteed and are no longer available for day-of registrants)
Bagels, Bananas and Snacks
Zumba
DJ
Inflatable Games for kids and adults
If you have pre-registered and have picked up your bib and t-shirt ahead of time, there is no need to check in on race day.
Pre-registration T-shirts are on a first-come, first-serve basis. T-shirts are not guaranteed for day-of registrations.
8:30 am - Shot Gun Start for Runners followed by Walkers
Immediately after the Race
- Finisher Medals
- Top 3 Overall Male / Female / Binary
- Top 3 Male & Female in 10-year age groups starting at 14 and under and going to 80+
- Fundraising Awards for Top Teams and Individual Fundraisers
- Jersey Mike's Subs and What's the Scoop Ice Cream!
The YMCA 5K Run and Fun Walk is held in memory of Janice Garbolino, former Health & Wellness Director of the Metuchen Branch YMCA, who lost her battle with breast cancer in 2002. The annual 5K run/walk supports the YMCA of Metuchen, Edison, Woodbridge, and South Amboy in providing a free exercise program for cancer survivors called LIVESTRONG® at the YMCA which assists those who are living with, through, or beyond cancer to strengthen their bodies, minds, and spirits.
AWARDS :
Medal for top 3 overall for each gender: male, female, and non-binary
1st, 2nd, 3rd place medals for male and female in the following age brackets
AGE BRACKETS :
Under 10
11-14
15-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
60-6970+
Spotlight New Jersey: YMCA of Metuchen, Edison, Woodbridge & South Amboy 5K run/walk (news12.com)
BECOME A SPONSOR TODAY!
FUNDRAISING TOOLKIT
What to Fundraise to add some meaning to your miles? Here are some tips and tricks to help you out!
You can support the Y's LIVESTRONG program in many ways!
Why do we race?
Race Contact Info
Sponsorship and Donor Opportunities
If interested in sponsorship, please email Elizabeth.Bennett@ymcaofmewsa.org.
Download the Sponsorship Form
RACE SPONSOR: $5,000+
REGISTRATION SPONSOR: $2,500
START LINE SPONSOR: $1,000
AWARDS SPONSOR: $500
FAMILY SPONSOR: $250
Race Website
Additional race information can be found at https://www.ymcaofmewsa.org/giving.
Race Course
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