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🎉 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.

Let's start the 4th of July celebration early with a fun, 5k on a USATF certified course in Oak Ridge Park, Clark. Professionally timed by COMPUSCORE, Red, White & Blue bandana for all registrants. Our course will have one water stop, post-race refreshments and RED, WHITE & BLUE medals to all finishers. Awards to Top 3 Overall (Male/Female) and Top 3 Masters (Male/Female). Plenty of parking on site. Registration is online only - NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION and we will cap the race at 250 participants. A portion of the proceeds will be used to benefit MOBILE MEALS OF WESTFIELD.

Event:

Saturday June 27, 2026 - 8 a.m.

RED, WHITE & BLUE 5K - hosted by Central Jersey Road Runner Club

Early Bird Pricing: $17.76 (thru 3/31/2026) with periodic price increases

We are keeping YOUR costs down and keeping the "frills" to a minimum. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to a local charity serving the community in which we run. You will have the option to make a small donation as well, if you are able.

Course Description:

The course is USATF certified through beautiful Oak Ridge Park and free of vehicular traffic. One water stop will be available on the course.

Schedule of Events:

7:00am - 7:45am Check-in and bib pickup

7:50am National Anthem

7:55am Pre-race instructions

8:00am Start of the Red, White & Blue 5k

Timing:

Timing will be provided by Compuscore - premier timing services in our area.

Awards:

Top 3 Overall (M/F); Top 3 Masters (M/F) no doubling dipping. Finisher medals to all finishers.

Amenities:

Parking on site; "real" restroom facilities; post-race refreshments and a fun/race themed selfie wall to capture photos of yourself and your friends! We are hoping to provide a small goodie bag with a festive Red, White & Blue bandana to proudly wear at all the rest of your holiday festivities.

Interested in joining CENTRAL JERSEY ROAD RUNNERS CLUB?

Click here: https://www.cjrrc.org/membership.htm