The Mock 5K
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The Mock 5K
The Mock 5K is a community running event held on Saturday, September 12, 2026, at Gloucester Township Community Park in Sicklerville, New Jersey (400 Hickstown Rd, 08081). The event presents a 5K course and activities designed for families and community members.
The event benefits the Mock Family Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides financial support to widowed parents and surviving partners with young children during the first six months after the loss of a spouse or partner. The organizer lists multiple ways to participate, including running, walking, sponsoring, volunteering, or donating; each form of participation supports the foundation's mission.
Registration is scheduled to open on July 8, 2026, and close on July 31, 2026, with a registration fee of $25. Registration includes a race t-shirt and a finisher medal. The event program also features a Mini Mock Dash and a fun zone for younger children, plus awards, prizes, and raffles.
Children are welcome to participate; the organizer encourages children aged 3 to 10 to join the Mini Mock Dash. Participants who may need assistance are asked to be accompanied by a parent or guardian. The event description focuses on community support and on providing immediate financial help to families during early bereavement. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
