Love for Luca 5K
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Love for Luca 5K Run/Walk
The Love for Luca 5K Run/Walk and Kids Fun Run is scheduled for September 20, 2026 at Middletown North High School in Middletown, New Jersey. This edition is presented as the fifth and final event in the series.
The event includes a timed 5K run/walk and separate kids fun run dash races. Registration for both events opens on May 8, 2026. Registration for the 5K closes on June 26, 2026; registration for the kids races closes on September 20, 2026. Entry fees are listed as $30.00 for the 5K and $15.00 for the kids races.
The event honors a local boy from Middletown who was a multi-sport athlete and who faced pediatric cancer. Proceeds from the event will be given to Infinite Love for Kids Fighting Cancer, a local nonprofit that supports pediatric cancer treatment research grants and provides financial and emotional aid to children and families undergoing cancer treatment.
The description of the honoree in available materials notes a love of family, friends, and sports, and that he found joy in time with loved ones and on sports fields. The event combines a community athletic activity with fundraising for pediatric cancer support and research. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
