Jersey Shore 5K Cancer Schlep
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About the race
The Jersey Shore 5K Cancer Schlep is a community run/walk held at Joe Palaia Park in Ocean Township, NJ. The event features a 5K course and draws hundreds of participants across a wide age range, reported from about 5 to 90 years old.
The event raises awareness and funding for research and clinical care related to hereditary cancer. Beneficiaries include global research studies on breast and ovarian cancer and BRCA mutation carriers, and the BRCA Multidisciplinary Clinic at Rabin Medical Center’s Davidoff Cancer Center. The event also supports outreach to increase awareness of BRCA genetic screening for breast and ovarian cancer and related prostate cancer care.
There is no bag check at the event, and the organizer is not responsible for lost or stolen items; participants are strongly encouraged not to bring bags or valuables. Bib pickup is handled on-site starting at 7:30am before the event; participants must know their bib number or use the on-site self-lookup. If registration occurs within 24 hours of pickup, the bib number may be sent by text shortly after registering.
Awards are given to the top overall male and female finishers and to top finishers in age divisions including 19 & under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70+. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
