Save The Strays 5k And Fun Run

2026 Registration will open in late fall 2025

The Gloucester Township Day Scholarship Committee invites you to run with us in the 29th Annual Gloucester Township Scholarship 5K Run and One Mile Walk on Saturday, April 11, 2026.

Proceeds from the event fund college scholarships for high school students residing in Gloucester Township.

The One Mile Walk/Run will begin at 8:30 am.

The 5K Run/Walk will begin at 9:00 am.

Runners and Walkers check in starts at 8:00 am.

Race shirts guaranteed for the first 100 registered participants.

Registration Fees – 5K Run/Walk- $25 One Mile Walk -$10

Late Registration – Race Day – 5K Run/Walk - $30

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the race taking place?

Gloucester Township Municipal Complex – 1261 Chews Landing Road, Gloucester Township, NJ

What is the course?

5K Course starts approximately 200 yards from the Senior Center on Chews Landing Road and loops through Police patrolled streets ending in the Municipal Complex parking lot.

One Mile Walk - two loops around the Veteran’s Park track, with two small loops within the two loops.

Is there race day registration?

Race day registration is available from 8:00 am to 8:45 am.

Will I receive a shirt?

Race shirts are guaranteed for the first 100 registered participants.

How is the race timed?

Linmark Sports is authorized timing company that has timed our race for the last 28 years.

How will I get my results?

Linmark will post results immediately as participants cross the finish line. Results will also be available online later that day.

What are the race categories?

Awards will be presented to First Male Overall, First Female Overall, First Gloucester Twp. Resident Finisher, First Parent & Child Duo Finishers

Age Groups – Top 3 Males & Females - 12 & Under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+

Is the race children and stroller friendly?

Yes. Those pushing strollers are asked to start in the back.

Is race registration refundable?

Registration is non-refundable and non-transferable. This is a rain or shine event.

Where do I get my bib and race shirt?

You can pick up your bib and race shirt on race day, starting at 8:00 am, in the Senior Center At The Gloucester Township Municipal Complex - 1261 Chews Landing Road, Gloucester Township, NJ

Is there food?

We have a bountiful-race spread for our runners and walkers.

Where are your restrooms?

We have indoor facilities! No need to worry about smelly portable restrooms.

Where can I find out more information about the Gloucester Township Day Scholarship Committee?

Please visit www.GTDSC.org for more information about our mission and events.

For additional information or sponsorship opportunities, please email: Orlando Mercado, Race Director at omercado@verizon.net

Come support the Parkinson's Connection at the Cherry Hill Katz JCC by joining the POWR 5K/1 Mile Walk. The 5K run will take place on our picturesque, USATF-certified course through a local Cherry Hill neighborhood. Whether you are a seasoned runner or simply want to walk for a great cause, this is a race you don’t want to miss!

Since 2018, the Parkinson’s Connection at the Katz JCC has offered fitness classes and support groups for people with Parkinson's Disease as well as their caregivers and families. The hope was to build a program that was as accessible as possible.

o Accessible financially with free as well as paid class offerings.

o Accessible physically with class options offered virtually over Zoom as well as in-person at the Katz JCC.

o Accessible functionally with classes offered at a wide variety of levels, seated or standing (or a little bit of both) so that those at nearly any level of Parkinson’s can participate.

o And most importantly, accessible EVERY DAY, with classes offered six days a week and a virtual library accessible 24/7.

Our dedicated staff of coaches works every day to make sure that none of our members fight Parkinson’s disease alone.

Did you know?

Parkinson’s is a neurodegenerative disorder that currently affects more than one million Americans.

More than 90,000 new cases are diagnosed in the U.S. every year.

There is no known way to prevent, cure, slow, reverse, or stop the progression of Parkinson’s

Ready to Partner With Us?

Are you a local business interested in sponsoring this event? Click here to view our sponsorship opportunities!

Contact for Sponsorship Questions:

📧 Leah Wolf: lwolf@jfedsnj.org

📞 856-673-2539

1 in 6 couples have trouble getting pregnant or sustaining a pregnancy. You are not alone.

Join us on Sunday, April 12, 2026 for our Ninth Annual Walk of Hope NJ DIY. All proceeds and donations received will be provided to RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association and Keeping Hope Alive.

RESOLVE’s mission is to increase public education, reduce the stigma and provide resources for those who are family-building. With contributions from the Walk of Hope 2026, RESOLVE will continue to provide needed support, education, and advocacy programs in our local communities. Keeping Hope Alive, Inc. is a not-for-profit organization whose mission is to provide couples support while achieving parenthood through In Vitro Fertilization (IVF). With contributions from the Walk of Hope 2026, Keeping Hope Alive will provide a financial grant to a deserving local family going through IVF.

In-Person Attendee Registration Fee: $30.00 per Walker / Runner (Kids 12 and under are free)

Virtual Attendee Registration Fee: $20.00 per Walker / Runner (Kids 12 and under are free)

Programming Start Time: 9:00AM (Registration Opens at 8:00AM)

5K Run and 1 Mile Walk Start Time: 9:30AM

Location: Washington Lake Park at the Amphitheater

626 Hurffville Crosskeys Road

Sewell, NJ 08080

Be sure to create your team! All teams of 10 or more participants receive a tailgating space on the Amphitheater lawn. Please note all virtual attendees will not receive an event t-shirt or any event swag shipped to them.

Who We Are: Healthy Kids Running Series is a five (5) week running program in the spring and fall for kids Pre-K through 8th grade. Each HKRS Series takes place once a week and offers age-appropriate running events including the 50 & 75 yard dashes, the 1/4 mile, the 1/2 mile and the 1 mile run. Kids will earn points for each race they complete based on their finish.

Pricing: The registration fee covers the entire five (5) weeks of the Series which includes race bibs for each week, a runner shirt, a finisher medal and any sponsor giveaways. Registration is non-refundable and non-transferable. Online Early Bird registration increases three weeks prior to the first race event.

Challenger: This Series offers a Challenger Division which is an adaptive 75 yard race for children with disabilities and/or special needs. This allows for parents, siblings, and friends to be on the course with runners to provide support as well as bringing their own supportive devices such as crutches, braces, wheelchairs, etc. to be used by runners.

Makeup Date Information: 5/24/2026

Single Day Racing: Single day race registration opens one hour prior to the start of each race. The registration fee covers one single race to be run on the day of registration. ALL single day registrations should be completed onsite at the race location. Single day racers will have the option to upgrade to the full series (see tab on the left side of the page for instructions). There is a strict no-refund and no-transfer policy.

Awards: All participants receive a medal on Week 5! Trophies will be awarded to the overall top finishers in each of the divisions listed below (broken out by boys and girls respectively):

Kindergarten & 1st Grade

2nd & 3rd Grade

4th & 5th Grade

6th to 8th Grade

Challenger

Share your running photos with our community! Find us on Facebook @HealthyKidsRunning or Instagram @healthykidsrs!

#GetUpandGo

Who We Are: Healthy Kids Running Series is a five (5) week running program in the spring and fall for kids Pre-K through 8th grade. Each HKRS Series takes place once a week and offers age-appropriate running events including the 50 & 75 yard dashes, the 1/4 mile, the 1/2 mile and the 1 mile run. Kids will earn points for each race they complete based on their finish.

Pricing: The registration fee covers the entire five (5) weeks of the Series which includes race bibs for each week, a runner shirt, a finisher medal and any sponsor giveaways. Registration is non-refundable and non-transferable. Online Early Bird registration increases three weeks prior to the first race event.

Challenger: This Series offers a Challenger Division which is an adaptive 75 yard race for children with disabilities and/or special needs. This allows for parents, siblings, and friends to be on the course with runners to provide support as well as bringing their own supportive devices such as crutches, braces, wheelchairs, etc. to be used by runners.

Makeup Date Information: 5/24/2026

Single Day Racing: Single day race registration opens one hour prior to the start of each race. The registration fee covers one single race to be run on the day of registration. ALL single day registrations should be completed onsite at the race location. Single day racers will have the option to upgrade to the full series (see tab on the left side of the page for instructions). There is a strict no-refund and no-transfer policy.

Awards: All participants receive a medal on Week 5! Trophies will be awarded to the overall top finishers in each of the divisions listed below (broken out by boys and girls respectively):

Pre-K 50 Yard Dash

Pre-K 75 Yard Dash

Kindergarten & 1st Grade

2nd & 3rd Grade

4th & 5th Grade

6th to 8th Grade

Challenger

Share your running photos with our community! Find us on Facebook @HealthyKidsRunning or Instagram @healthykidsrs!

#GetUpandGo