Kearny VFW Post #1302 Memorial 5K Run/Walk
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Kearny VFW Post 1302 Memorial 5K Run and Walk
The 12th annual Kearny VFW Post 1302 Memorial 5K Run and Walk is presented by VFW Post 1302 to honor the lives, service, and sacrifice of Staff Sergeants Edward Karolasz and Jorge Oliveira. The event is a combined timed 5K run and an untimed memorial walk that emphasizes remembrance and community support.
Event features include a professionally timed 5K run, an untimed memorial walk, overall and age-group awards, an opening ceremony honoring fallen service members, participation by veterans organizations and community partners, a family-friendly atmosphere, and refreshments with post-race activities.
Net proceeds support the veteran service programs of VFW Post 1302. Beneficiary programs include emergency assistance, community outreach, youth patriotism programs, memorial projects, and advocacy for veterans and their families.
Logistics recorded for the event include the date, August 22, 2026, and the location at VFW Post 1302, 300 Belgrove Drive, Kearny, New Jersey 07032. Registration opens June 22, 2026 and closes July 31, 2026. The registration fee is $30.00.
The event frames the run and walk as a way for the community to preserve the memory of the two service members and to support local veteran services while observing a spirit of patriotism and remembrance. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
