Mayor’s Health & Wellness Council with All Around Old Bridge presents the 5th Annual ‘Run for Our Heroes’ 5K

Welcome to the Inaugural Michael Hanly 5K.

Michael Hanly was a sanitation worker assigned to BK11 in Caesar’s Bay, Brooklyn in the late 1990s. While performing his regular duties, a bag containing hazardous chemicals exploded on his truck. Michael inhaled the chemicals and later passed away.

Following his death, Superintendent Saporito created a memorial race in Michael’s honor and in remembrance of other fallen DSNY members who suffered similar tragedies. The race grew over the years and ran for approximately eight years. After Superintendent Saporito retired, the race was not continued and eventually faded out.

Years later, his son, Anthony Saporito, now a Chief in the DSNY, joined the department and always hoped to bring the race back. Along with Michael Manna, President of the DSNY Running Club, they worked together to revive this meaningful event.

While the original race was held in Caesar’s Bay, Brooklyn, this year’s race will take place at Freshkills Park, offering a fresh start in the department’s own backyard.

We look forward to seeing everyone on Sunday, May 31st at Freshkills Park.

Events

5K Run & Walk

Time: 9:30 AM

Walkers should start behind the runners. Pricing applies to both runners and walkers.

Race Pricing

Before April 1: $35

April 1 – May 30: $40

Race-Day Registration: $50

Kids Race

Ages 9 and under

100-meter dash

No registration required

Time: 10:30 AM EDT

Volunteer

Price: $0

Time: 7:00 AM EDT

Race Packet Pick-Up

Day of race only

Race Day Info

50/50 raffle tickets will be available for purchase. Winners will be announced following the race.

Volunteer Meeting

Sunday, May 17th

Roles include registration, bib pick-up, raffles, on-course directions, and water stations.

About the Race

The Michael Hanly 5K is organized by the DSNY Running Club, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, and is professionally timed by Richard Re of ScoreYourRace.com.

After race expenses, all proceeds support families of sanitation workers who have experienced tragedies similar to that of Michael Hanly.

Location

Freshkills North Park

350 Wild Ave

Staten Island, NY 10314

Directions and Parking

Parking will be available along East Service Road, Wild Ave, and the bowling alley parking lots. Signs and volunteers will be present to assist.

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The Infinite Love Tutu Trot 5k

IT'S TIME TO TROT! Join us again this year to show your support for children and families fighting childhood cancer, and help us raise money to fund research at the Children's Brain Tumor Network at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP). Our goal is $100,000 -- with your help, we know we can get there!

How can you help?

1. Sign up to be a trotter!

2. Help us get donations!

Everybody who registers automatically gets personal fundaising page to help us raise donations. Share those pages to friends and family members to help us reach our goal!

FAQs:

Are tutus and t-shirts included with my registration fee? Each CT or NJ 5K registrant gets a dri-fit T-shirt and tutu.

Can I join or start a team? YES! Gather up friends, neighbors, teammates, school or church groups, and gather together for good! You can start a team during registration or join an existing team. If you have any issues setting up a team, please email [email protected].

What is Infinite Love for Kids Fighting Cancer? Infinite Love is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) foundation that raises money to directly support childhood cancer fighters and their families and to fund new pediatric cancer research. The Tutu Trot is one of our main events to raise money, but we fundraise and support families year-round.

Since 2013 Infinite Love has funded over $2.8 million in research and has provided financial assistance, wish fulfillment, and special projects for dozens of families, thanks entirely to the generosity of our supporters and sponsors.

Infinite Love is entirely volunteer-run and has no office space and very little overhead, so donations go right to where they need to -- families and researchers. You can learn more at infiniteloveforkids.org

RVRR’s ‘Train’ing Run is a non-competitive Group Run held to celebrate National Trails Day

and benefits the Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey. We donate $.50 for every mile we run or walk!

Run part, or all, of the 34.6 mile D&R towpath together in a group! Register for the bus to take you to the distance/pace start you wish to participate in. Changes are possible by logging in to your runsignup account - you can switch events up to June 4th, as long as there is space on the bus you wish to transfer to.

Additional details can be found at www.rvrr.org/events/training-run

Groups of runners (called ‘trains’) will run (travel) at pre-determined paces to Grove # 4 in Johnson Park in New Brunswick (the destination station).

Starting in Trenton with small groups of runners who are challenging themselves to go the entire distance, the ‘trains’ will add additional runners (passengers) who join (board their ‘train’) at the speed they want to travel. By the end, one massive group of runners and walkers will be moving in a continual train along the Towpath. Trains will have an official pacer (conductor) to keep these trains on schedule. Trains stop at each ‘station’ along the way, and from Alexander Road to the end there is fuel (water and/or snacks) available. All trains are scheduled to reach the destination at 11 a.m. to rest, feast and celebrate a day of running camaraderie.

Join us for the best running day of your life!

Sankalpa, in collaboration with Plainsboro Township, is organizing the annual 5K Run/2K Walk for the fourth year. Noteworthy is the fact that last year, Sankalpa generously donated the proceeds to the township. Join us in making a positive impact by participating in this event scheduled on June 6th(Rain date June 7th 2026), and actively supporting your community.

Sankalpa was founded on May 30th, 2019 (www.sankalpausa.org) with a mission to inspire healthier and sustainable local communities in Middlesex and Mercer County. This New Jersey-based non-profit is a non-political and non-sectarian organization primarily engaged in environment-related activities that directly or indirectly improve the quality of life in our community.

🎉 Let’s Pack the Park! 18th Annual Lakeview 5K

Get ready! Join us on Saturday, June 6th for the 18th Annual Lakeview 5K and help make a meaningful difference in the lives of children with disabilities across New Jersey.

This beloved community tradition has something for everyone: choose from a USATF Grand Prix 5K, a 5K Walk, or a Family Fun Stroll & Roll around the scenic lake. Can’t make it in person? You can join virtually and be part of the excitement from anywhere!

Race Day Schedule

+Day-of registration: Opens at 8:00 am

+Race start: 9:30 am

+Location: Starts and finishes at Lakeview School, following a USATF-sanctioned course winding through the beautiful park roads of Roosevelt Park.

Go the Extra Mile

Create a fundraising or participation team and rally your friends, family, or coworkers for a day full of fun and impact. Team setup is fast and easy—just click the “DONATE” button at the top of the page and follow the step-by-step instructions.

What You’ll Get When You Register

• Commemorative event t-shirt (guaranteed if you register by May 25)

• Finish-line reception with snacks and refreshments

• Live DJ, awards ceremony, and plenty of surprises!

All proceeds benefit the New Jersey Institute for Disabilities, supporting more than 1,500 infants, children, and adultsacross the state.

Lakeview 5K — go the distance, feel the energy, and make a difference!

Rain or shine — this community celebration happens no matter the weather. Please note: no refunds.