Race Information

Veteran's Flag Day 5K
Lyons, NJ
City Location
Somerset County
Jun 13, 2024 - Thursday
5K run
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    Join Community Hope for our 23rd Annual Veterans Flag day 5K and Fun walk to be held on
    Thursday, June 13, 2024 (rain date June 20 th ) at 7:00 p.m. (check-in begins 5:30pm)


    Community Hope is New Jersey’s largest non-profit providing housing and support services to
    homeless veterans, veteran families and adults with mental illness.


    Our Veterans Flag Day 5K and 1mile walk is one of our largest fundraisers of the year and all
    proceeds go directly to the veterans in our Hope for Veterans Program. When you run, walk or
    support, you help rescue over 1,200 Veterans and families from homelessness & despair.
    The fee to participate is $40 for each runner and $30 for each walker, $40 for virtual 5k.  Participants
    who participate virtually can track their results using the Strava app.  Results, including time and
    distance will then be uploaded to Community Hope.


    This event is a USATF New Jersey Grand Prix event run on a USATF sanctioned and certified
    course. USATF members receive a $3.00 discount.


    Prizes will be awarded in various age groups and team categories. 


    Awards
    Team 1 st , 2 nd and 3 rd
    1st, 2nd & 3rd – Overall (Male/Female )
    1st, 2nd & 3rd - male & female winners in 10 year age groups, 14 & under, 15-19 age, 20-29 age, 30-39 age,
    40-49 age, 50-59 age, 60-69 age, 70-79 age, Over 80 male and female
    More details can be found through Community Hope website at https://www.communityhope-nj.org/events/flag-day/
    All participants receive a free t-shirt!

    Sponsorships Opportunities
    Sponsorships for this event can be found https://www.communityhope-nj.org/events/flag-day/become-a-sponsor/

    Pay Tribute to Your Special Veteran
     If you would like to pay tribute to a veteran or active military for Tribute row, the name of the
    Veteran you are Honoring or Memorializing will be placed on Tribute row along with their name
    and flag, purchase your tribute here: https://www.communityhope-nj.org/events/flag-day/pay-tribute-to-your-special-veteran/

    Fundraise for Community Hope
    Support our veteran programs by creating a fundraiser with your entry and
    promote on your socials. Create your fundraiser here:
    https://www.communityhope-nj.org/events/flag-day/become-a-fundraiser/
    Contact
    For more information contact mferreira-pych@communityhope-nj.org

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  • Added to our Directory
    May 2, 2011
  • Last Updated in our Directory
    Feb 27, 2024
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