2 walking, fun run, and running events in Jackson Township, New Jersey
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Jackson Township
2 events in Jackson Township-
Sat, Jun 06, 2026 at 9:00 AMSee full details
On June 6th, our community comes together not just to run or walk, but to remember. The Westlake Veterans Club invites you to honor the courage, sacrifice, and unity shown on D‑Day by joining us for a military‑themed 5K run and 2K walk. And will have designated sections named after the 5 landing sites- Omaha, Utah, Gold, Juno and Sword. Both the 5K and 2K courses are on the beautiful, flat roadways surrounding the golf course with the start and finish lines at the world class clubhouse! Proceeds will enable the continuing philanthropic donations the Westlake Veterans Club provides to veteran and community causes in the Greater Ocean County area.
Adding to the fun atmosphere of the day will be a military ceremony with color guard, music, and refreshments.
The 5K race is sanctioned by the USATF with awards as follows:
Individual Awards:
Top 3 Male/Female Overall
1st Firefighter
1st Police
1st Military/ROTC
1st Doctor
1st Nurse
1st Teacher
1st Westlake Resident
Age Group Awards:
Top 3 Male/Female in Age Groups: Under 15, 15-19, 20-29,30-39,40-49,50-59,60-69,70-79, 80-89, 90 and Over.
Team Awards:
Presented to the winning teams in the following divisions:
- Military Division * Open Division
Note: Teams require a minimum of 3 members competing. The winner is based on the lowest total time for the first 3 runners on a team.
2K Fun Run/Walk Awards:
No awards. This is a non-competitive event. But you still receive the commemorative shirt and other giveaways.
T Shirts Guaranteed to all runners registered by April 25, 2025. And from that point on while supplies last! Sign up early!
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Sat, Oct 17, 2026 at 6:15 PMSee full details
Jackson, NJ #LightUpMBC Walk October 17, 2026 Let's shine a light on the importance of funding critical research for Metastatic Breast Cancer (MBC), also known as Stage 4, where the cancer has spread beyond the breast to other parts of the body. Currently there is NO CURE for MBC and together we can work towards changing that! When we cure stage 4, we will cure them all! Join us on October 17th, 2026 at Jackson Township Middle School for an unforgettable event the whole family will enjoy! Festivities will include a glow in the dark walk, light refreshments, a DJ and other fun surprises! Participants are encouraged to wear their brightest pink, teal and green colors and favorite glow accessories along with this year's walk shirt! We hope to see you at this meaningful event to raise money to find a cure for MBC. There are several ways to get involved in the Glow Walk: 1. Register to participate in the walk. You have the option to participate individually, create a team, or join an existing
team. 2. Help us fundraise by sharing your unique fundraising page created by Race Roster with family and friends 3. Unable to participate? Make a donation to support MBC research 4. Become a Sponsor Follow our Facebook event page to receive the most recent updates for the event! WATCH THE VIDEO BELOW FOR A GLIMPSE OF LAST YEAR'S WALK!