5 events in Burlington County, New Jersey

Put on your running shoes and join the Burlington Township Police FOP Lodge #84 in a 5k run, the fourth annual ‘Cardio for Cosmo’ Memorial 5k run honoring fallen Detective Steven T. Cosmo #3099. Detective Cosmo impacted the lives of so many people, and it is our job to now honor and remember him for the loving, caring and dedicated man that he was.

This event is a memorial 5k run with the intention of memorializing Detective Cosmo and giving back to programs that help provide suicide prevention and assistance to our country’s law enforcement and military personnel as well as giving students with an interest in law enforcement, military or mental health professions scholarships to make those dreams happen.

Your participation in this years' event will benefit various programs utilized throughout New Jersey that focus on mental health education within the law enforcement field.

Scholarships are also given each year to students from the Burlington Township High School with the intention of working in Law Enforcement, the Mental Health field or going into the Military after graduation.

Additional contributions can be made at the "Donate" tab.

This run offers a hilly and fast 5K run and flat 1 mile walk course, beginning and ending at the Burlington Township Municipal Building, 851 Old York Rd. The 5k run event includes Run Chip timing, HD finish line video and text message results within seconds of the conclusion of the run. The 1-mile walk is an untimed event.

Commemorative T-Shirts will be given out to all participants registered for the event by April 6, 2026.

Awards given to the top three female & male overall and the top three in the following age groups: 14 & under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+

Overall and age group awards will be presented at the conclusion of the race.

CHECK-IN:

Check-in and bib pick up will run from 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. the day of the race. Additional bib pick up dates have been selected. Bib/shirt pick up dates are as followed: May 13, 2026 between 5 and 7 pm and again on May 15, 2026 between 5 and 7 pm. Bib/shirt pick up will be done in the Rotunda at the Municipal Building located at 851 Old York Rd. If picking up for someone else please have name and bib number available. Waivers will have to be signed by all participants! Please be advised that check-in and bib pick up times are subject to change. Updates will be provided with any changes.

We're back! Come out and enjoy this flat, fast, and scenic race in Riverside, New Jersey.

All proceeds raised will benefit Riverside/Delran VFW 3020. This 5K ends with a scenic downhill in downtown Riverside.

After the race, stay for the Riverside Memorial Day Parade and Ceremonies.

Quick details:

Date of race: Monday, May 25, 2026

Time of race: 08:00 am

Race fee: $30

Benefitting: VFW 3020

Registration

Race shirts are only guaranteed for the first 150 registrants.

Race Day

Packet Pick-Up will take place at Riverside Police Station (1 West Scott Street Riverside New Jersey.) from 6:00 am to 7:45am. THERE WILL NOT BE SAME DAY REGISTRATION SIGN UPS

08:00 am: Race Start Time

Course Support

All runners and walkers must complete the course within 1 hour or keep a 19 minute per mile pace. After 1 hour the course will reopen to regular traffic.

Award Categories

Prizes for Male and Female 1st overall.

Additional prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd, male and female in the following age groups: 13 and under, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70 and over.

PLEASE BRING ID

PLEASE UTILIZE RIVERLINE AND/OR CAR POOLING METHODS

"That is ONE TOUGH 5K!" - Anthony

"That was the longest 3.1 of my life!" - Brian

"This is hard! Holy smokes!" - Tom

"I thought I was going to throw up!" - Jen

"This was my first 5k with 'Danger' signs on the course!" -Eric

"Delightfully dangerous" - anon

Saturday, June 6th 2026, 9:30 AM Start

Join us at Crystal Lake Park for the Dash and Deciduous 5k trail run! This is a super secret, FREE, timed 'FATASS' 5k, which is essentially a fun, organized group run without all the bells and whistles of a typical race. Registration is required due to the field size being limited to 40 runners. Once the field limit is reached, additional runners will go on a waiting list and be added randomly.

Although though the Uptown Gentlefriends covers all expenses, this event relies heavily on runner donations to enhance the experience. Donations aren't required but 100% of contributions go directly back to the runners.

AWARDS:

• Top Male and Female

• Age Group Awards: Available for both male and female in the following age groups;

• 29 and Under

• 30 to 39

• Masters (40+)

If participation is high, "Easter eggs" will be hidden along the course, and can be returned for a small prize. If the finder also wins an award, the prize will be given to the next highest finisher.

Top 10 All-Time: http://bit.ly/UGFfastest

Top Male; Eric F. - 24:20

Top Female; Corinne J. - 29:42

Course Description:

This course is a fun, timed group run and may be challenging for beginners. It features approximately 300ft of elevation gain, ankle-twisting roots, and some steep, dangerous hills. Veteran trail runners will enjoy the challenge and the opportunity to gain ground in a few runnable sections. The course will be well-marked, with no risk of getting lost, and there will be a water station at the halfway point.

Spectator Information:

The course is spectator-friendly. You can cheer on runners at the start, at mile 0.50 before they enter the woods, at mile 0.80 just before a series of steep hills and finally at mile 2.1 for one last push to the finish line. Refreshments will be served post-run near the sign-in area, and the award ceremony will take place shortly after the conclusion of the run.

Important Notes:

• The parking area is small, so we strongly encourage carpooling.

• This is a small but competitive club run, and participants are responsible for their own safety. Crystal Lake Park offers challenging trails, including some steep and potentially dangerous downhill. Even experienced trail runners should exercise caution.

• John Beck

Run Concierge

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