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DORBROOK PARK in Colts Neck

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We invite you to join us at the 2026 Captain Zinn Memorial 5K Run and Racewalk on Sunday, April 12, at Dorbrook Park in Colts Neck, N.J. Dorbrook Park is located at 353 County Road 537, Colts Neck, N.J. Bib and T-shirt pick-up will be right by the playground.

Advance registration is 50% off for all veterans and military personnel.

All eligible individuals should contact us to request a discount code.

This event honors all Vietnam Veterans and is named in memory of Captain Ronald Lloyd "Ron" Zinn, a racewalker from the United States who was killed in Vietnam in 1965. He graduated from the US Military Academy in 1962 and represented the USA at the 1960 Summer Olympics (Rome) and the 1964 Summer Olympics (Tokyo). He placed 6th in the 20K race walk in 1964. Shore AC has held this race in memory of Captain Zinn since 1966. The day features a 5K Racewalk & walk at 10:00 am, a 5K Run at 10:05 am, and a kids' fun run at 9:30 AM. Sponsorship opportunities are also available. More event details are listed below.

The first 200 people in the 5K to pick up their bibs receive an event t-shirt. All youth participants will receive a custom spike bag at bib pick-up.

Note: Current and lifetime Shore A.C. members receive a discount at registration.

Veterans use the coupon code "Military" to receive 50% off.

RACE DAY INFO

9:25 AM - Youth 1 Mile Fun Run Starts

9:55 AM - National Anthem and Veterans' Recognition

10:00 AM - 5K Run Starts

10:02 AM - 5K Race Walk & Walk Starts

11:15 AM Awards Ceremony

First 200 people in the 5K to pick up their bibs receive an event t-shirt

AWARDS

New this year! The male and female winner of the 5K will receive $100 cash. The 2nd and 3rd place finisher in the 5K will each receive $50 gift cards.

The top 3 male and female finishers for the 5K racewalk also receive a special award.

The top 3 male and female military personnel/veterans will receive a special award.

Top 3 boys and girls in the 1 Mile Run (designed for age 14 and under) win an award.

Age-group awards will be presented to the top 3 male & female finishers in each age group in the 5K.

Age groups are as follows: 14 and under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79m and 80+.

COURSE DESCRIPTION

The 5K course includes one smaller and one larger loop on the paved path at scenic Dorbrook Park. The races are entirely within the confines of this beautiful Monmouth County Park, which is completely closed to vehicular traffic.

The 1 mile race will start near the 5K finish and do the first (smaller) loop of the 5K and finish at the same spot as the 5K.

VIRTUAL RACE

Those who are not able to join us in person can sign up for our virtual option. Those who register by March 20 will receive a race shirt. Submit your results (5K is 3.11 miles) to us before midnight on April 12, and we will include you in the results. We will recognize our top virtual race finishers in the results and send awards to the top 3 male and top 3 female performers after the race.

CHARITY PARTNER

We will have a new charity partner for this year's race, the Colt Neck Sports Foundation.

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.

High School: We also welcome our high school runners! Our high school students will be running a 2 mile race.

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.

Rain Date: 5/31/2026

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

High School

Challenger

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

#GetUpandGo

NJSPBA Peer Response Team presents the first New Jersey Wide Officer Wellness 5k hosted by the Monmouth County Sheriff's Office.

Come and show your support for officer-wellness by joining the race or cheering on our participants.

All funds raised will go to NJSPBA's Peer Response team to be used for officer-wellness promotion, suicide prevention, and providing mental health services.

The event will feature:

• 5k run/walk

• Wellness Fair

• Family Entertainment including Kiddie Dash

• Refreshments

Schedule:

• 0800: Late signup and kit pickup

• 0930: Step off

• 1030: Kiddie Dash

Confirmed Wellness Booths:

In-kind Donations/Volunteered Services:

#Smashthestigma #OfficerWellness #NJSPBA

Contributing:

• Learn more about becoming a Sponsor here.

• Learn more about reserving a Wellness Booth here.

• Learn more about Donations-In-Kind here.

Saturday, April 25th 2026

Bib Pick-up Friday from 5-7 PM,at the Municipal Complex, outside of the Parks & Recreation Building.

Race Day Registration opens at 7 am

Race Time: 8:00 AM

Awards Ceremony To Follow

T-Shirts are available for the first 300 registrations. Anyone who registers after the first 300 will receive only a medal.

Age group awards will be: 0-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+

All Proceeds go to local first responders and veterans.

Get ready to lace up for history!

Join in for a celebration of America’s semi-quincentennial—250 years of courage, creativity, and community. This isn’t just a race… it’s a red-white-and-blue milestone that won’t come around again for another 50 years!

Dash through a course bursting with patriotic spirit, high-energy music, and cheers as we honor the past, celebrate the present, and stride boldly into the future. Whether you’re a seasoned runner, a casual jogger, or a family ready for festive fun, this 5K will have you feeling like fireworks are going off under your feet. Participants are encouraged to wear red, white, and blue on race day to show your patriotic pride.

Be part of a historic moment.

Run the race that happens once every half-century.

Celebrate 250 years of the United States in unforgettable style!

Pricing:

$30 through May 14, 2026

$250 for a Team of 10 through May 14, 2026

On Site Registration and Pre-Registration Packet Pick Up:

Friday, June 12, 2026 - 4:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M.

Bell Works, 101 Crawfords Corner Road, Holmdel, NJ 07733 (in front of the Holmdel Library)

5K Awards

Top 3 Male and Female Overall

Top 3 Male and Female in each age group

18 + under, 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49

50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+

No duplicate awards

*The 1 Mile Freedom Walk is not a timed event

Accepting donations and teams.

This race benefits the Friends of the Monmouth County Park System, a charitable organization that provides financial support exclusively for Monmouth County Park System enhancements, including preserving historical and natural resources, providing recreational opportunities for urban youth, and providing activities for individuals with disabilities within the community.

This event is brought to you by the Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners and the MonmouthNJ 250 Committee, as part of Monmouth County’s official observances of the 250th anniversary of the United States of America.