Waves of Education 5K Run/Walk
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Waves of Education 6th Annual 5K Run/Walk & Family Fun
The event is the sixth annual Waves of Education 5K Run/Walk and Family Fun Festival held at Oak Ridge Park, 103 Oak Ridge Road, Clark, New Jersey. It includes an in-person run/walk, a virtual 5K option, and a Family Fun Only offering for children 12 and under. The event supports educational programs for children in Uganda through Waves of Education.
Distances and formats:
- 3 miles in-person run/walk with family activities
- 5K virtual race option
- Family Fun Only for children 12 and under
Timing is provided only for the first 20 finishers in the timed event. Awards are presented to the top three finishers for each male and female category. Entry fees are listed for each option; the primary 5K and virtual 5K have the same fee, and the Family Fun Only entry has a separate fee. Participants aged 12 and under in the 5K receive a five dollar discount.
The festival portion includes kids age-based races, a pre-race yoga stretch, raffles and prizes, a magician, face painting, caricatures, lawn games, food, and entertainment. The format combines a community running event with family-oriented activities and fundraising for education. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
