RJ VanDeMortel 5K

JUN

6

2026

This community 5K honors and remembers RJ with a family-friendly, untimed run or walk. It takes place at T. Spencer Knight Park in Newark, NY, with a virtual option also available. Proceeds support a local high school scholarship fund.

Sat 6 Jun 2026

Newark, New York

Registration

5 kilometers

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Event Overview

The RJ VanDeMortel 5K is a community event held to honor and remember RJ. It is an untimed event described as family-friendly. Participants can gather friends, family, children, and dogs for the fun run or walk. The event offers both an in-person and a virtual participation option.

Proceeds from the race will go to the RJ VanDeMortel Newark High School Scholarship Fund.

Practical Details

The event takes place on Saturday, June 6, 2026. The in-person location is T. Spencer Knight Park at 199 VanBuren St in Newark, NY.

RJ VanDeMortel 5K (In Person)
RJ VanDeMortel 5K (Virtual)

Registrants who sign up by May 30, 2025, receive a free cotton t-shirt. After the run or walk, there will be music, raffles, and a 50/50 drawing. The prize drawings happen immediately after the race. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

5 km

Rj Vandemortel 5k (in Person)

Rj Vandemortel 5k (virtual)