Sgt. Dennis Vaccaro Memorial 5K Run/Walk
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About the race
The Sgt. Dennis Vaccaro Memorial 5K Run/Walk is a community road event held at the West Long Branch Community Center in West Long Branch, NJ. The course is mostly flat and loops around Franklin Lake and through neighboring streets, with the start in front of the community center and the finish behind it. Parking is available at the back entrance of Shore Regional High School, a short walk to the community center.
The event includes a free Kids Dash and onsite activities, live and text or email results, free finish-line photos, post-run refreshments, and a raffle open to participants 21 and older. T-shirts are provided to all pre-registered participants; fun-run entrants do not receive shirts. Personalized bib numbers are available for those who register at least three weeks in advance. Virtual participants receive items by shipping; the shipping window runs from one week before the event to one week after.
Awards are given to the top three overall male and female finishers, to the top male and female in standard age groups (14 and under; 15-19; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60-69; 70+), and to the largest group.
Proceeds benefit The Dennis A. Vaccaro Foundation, a nonprofit that supports programs for veterans. Registration is not yet open; the organizer will provide notification when registration becomes available. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
