Sgt. Dennis Vaccaro Memorial 5K Run/Walk
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Sgt. Dennis Vaccaro Memorial 5K Run/Walk
The event is a community 5K run/walk held at the West Long Branch Community Center, 116 Locust Ave, West Long Branch, NJ 07764. The program includes a main race and a children’s dash.
- 5K
- Free Kids Dash
Event amenities include live, text, and email results, free finish line photos, personalized bibs for registrations made at least three weeks in advance, on-site kids activities, a raffle with a grand prize for attendees aged 21 and older, post run refreshments, and T-shirts for pre-registered participants. A local food bank will be present to collect nonperishable food donations.
Awards are given to the top three male and female overall finishers and to the top male and female in these age groups: 14 & Under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70+. There is also an award for the largest group.
Proceeds benefit The Dennis A. Vaccaro Foundation, a nonprofit that supports programs intended to entertain, educate, inspire, strengthen, and build communities for Veterans.
Logistics note: early T-shirt and bib pickup is available at the community center the day before the event and day-of pickup is handled by event staff. Virtual participants receive shipped items within a window from one week before the event to one week after. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
