25th Annual Veteran's Flag Day 5K Run and 1 Mile Walk

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.

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

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JCC Dash & Splash 5K & Pool Party: In memory of Chairoj Raviwong

Raising money to support to the JCC Camp, Bridgewater TIDE Swim Team, & Early Childhood Education Scholarship Fund as well as the JCC Special Needs programs.

Great for all ages. Perfect for seasoned runners, casual walkers, kids, adults, and everyone in between.

Please leave your furry friends at home this time!

Timed 5K Run/Walk for a cause, raising money for JCC Scholarships

5:30pm: 5K

6pm - 8:30pm: Pool Party

7pm: Medal & Prize Ceremony

Everyone who registers by 4/30 receives a FREE t-shirt.

DJ, Lawn & Pool Games, face paint, balloon animals, Tye Dye (bring your own white item), Snacks and more.

Food Trucks available for food purchases.

Advance registration is encouraged!

Run it. Walk it. Float it.

$40 - 5K

$50 - 5K-Day of registration

$20 - Pool Party Only

$25 - Pool Party Only-Day of registration

➡️ Kids 5 and under who want to participate in Run/Walk or Kids Dash $10.

➡️ Kids 5 and under free to join at Pool Party with Paying Family Members.

➡️ Kids 2 & under free.

Can't participate but still want to donate? Click the donate tab to support the JCC Sustainability Fund! The JCC Sustainability Fund provides support to the JCC Camp, Bridgewater TIDE Swim Team, & Early Childhood Education Scholarship Fund as well as the JCC Special Needs programs.

Join us for the 36th Annual Pleasant Valley Twilight Challenge 5K Race on Sunday, June 7th! This community favorite features a 5K Race, 1-Mile Health Walk, and the Kid’s Lollipop Loop - something for all ages and fitness levels.

In celebration of America’s 250th Anniversary, we’re inviting everyone to wear red, white, and blue as we run, walk, and cheer together!

Bring your friends, family, and neighbors for an evening of fitness, fun, and community spirit. Best of all, all proceeds support the Bernards Township Municipal Alliance and Youth Services Commission, helping fund important prevention and youth programs in our community.

Run, walk, celebrate...and make every step count!

DATE: Sunday, June 7, 2026

LOCATION: The race takes place at beautiful Pleasant Valley Park located at 3405 Valley Road, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920. Race begins in Parking Lot 2.

RACE FEES:

5K Race Early Bird Registration by 4/26 - $20

5K Race Pre-Registration until 6/6 - $30

5K Race Same Day Registration - $35

1 Mile Health Walk Registration - Pre-Registration and Same Day - $15

Kid's Lollipop Loop: FREE

T-shirts and race bags guaranteed to pre-registered 5K Runners and Health Walkers while supplies last. Shirt sizes are not guaranteed to those registering after May 8th.

GENERAL INFORMATION: Packet pick up and Same Day Registration takes place 4:00 - 5:30 pm in Parking Lot 2. Please park in Lots 3 or 4 on Race Day.

T-shirts and race bags available to Same Day 5K Runners while supplies last.

1 MILE HEALTH WALK: Starts at 5:30 pm. Led by the Somerset Hills YMCA. Take an invigorating walk through Pleasant Valley Park and be back in time to cheer on the 5K runners!

5K RACE: Starts at 6:00 PM. Two cross-country loops around the park. Combination of woodchip, grass, and road. Aid stations at midpoint and finish. Chip timing, clocks on the course, race results, and optional text message results provided by Compuscore. Pre-Race Warm Up by Athletifreak.

KID'S LOLLIPOP LOOP: Starts at 6:45 PM. Sponsored by Athletifreak. FREE! For kids of all ages - a fun loop over a grassy field. Everyone's a winner!

AWARDS: Starts at 7:00 PM or at the conclusion of the 5K Race. All runners must be off the course for the Awards to take place. Co-sponsored by Athletifreak.

Prizes will be awarded to Top Overall Male and Female and top three runners in each age group: 14 and under, 15-19 and then in 10 year increments up to 80 and over. No duplicate awards.

Enjoy live music by Mama's Stew and light refreshments at the finish. Post-race stretch with the Somerset Hills YMCA.

Sponsorship information is available - please email KCartoccio@bernards.org for more information.

T-shirt sizes are subject to availability for Pre-Registration and Same Day Registration. Pre-Registrations will be accepted until 6/6/26 by dropping off at the Bernards Township Health Department, via USPS mail or on RunSignUp.com. No refunds or rain dates.