Sgt. Dennis Vaccaro Memorial 5K Run/Walk
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Sgt. Dennis Vaccaro Memorial 5K Run/Walk
The event is a memorial running event held in West Long Branch, New Jersey, with a primary 5K run/walk and a Free Kids Dash and related activities. The course is described as mostly flat, running around Franklin Lake and through nearby neighborhoods. The start is located in front of the West Long Branch Community Center and the finish is behind the Community Center. Parking is available at the back entrance of Shore Regional High School with a short walk to the Community Center.
Amenities listed for the event include live and text or email results, free finish-line photos, personalized bibs for registrations completed at least three weeks in advance, post-run refreshments, event T-shirts for pre-registered participants, a raffle restricted to those 21 and older, and a Food Bank presence with nonperishable food items and donations.
Awards are given to the top three male and female overall finishers, top male and female in standard age groups (14 & under; 15-19; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60-69; 70+), and the largest group entry.
Proceeds from the event benefit the Dennis A. Vaccaro Foundation, a nonprofit organization that supports programs for Veterans designed to entertain, educate, inspire, strengthen, and build communities.
Distances: Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
- 5K
- Free Kids Dash and activities during the event
