24th Annual Veteran's Flag Day 5K Run and 1 Mile Walk
- Date Thu 12th June 2025 - Thu 19th June 2025
- Time 7:00PM EDT
- Location Lyons, New Jersey
- Price $33.75 - $43.75
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the uplifting 24th Annual Veterans Flag Day 5K Run and 1 Mile Walk on Thursday, June 12, 2025, in beautiful Lyons, Somerset. This exciting evening event kicks off at 7:00 p.m., with check-in beginning at 5:30 p.m. Participants of all ages are welcome to run the 5K or stroll the 1-mile walk, as we come together to honor our veterans and support those in need. This event is not only a thrilling community gathering but also a vital fundraiser for Community Hope, New Jersey's largest non-profit dedicated to providing housing and support services for military members, homeless veterans, and their families.
Your participation helps assist over 1,200 veterans and their families escape homelessness and despair. Registration fees are $45 for runners and $35 for walkers, with the option to participate virtually for the same fee. Each participant receives a free t-shirt, and exciting prizes await the top finishers in various age groups. This USATF-sanctioned event will take place on a certified course, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience. Mark your calendars and get ready to make a difference while celebrating our heroes!
Your participation helps assist over 1,200 veterans and their families escape homelessness and despair. Registration fees are $45 for runners and $35 for walkers, with the option to participate virtually for the same fee. Each participant receives a free t-shirt, and exciting prizes await the top finishers in various age groups. This USATF-sanctioned event will take place on a certified course, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience. Mark your calendars and get ready to make a difference while celebrating our heroes!
Organiser's Description
PLACE
Lyons VA Medical Campus 151 Knollcroft Road
Lyons, NJ US 07939
Join Community Hope for our 24th Annual Veterans Flag Day 5K and 1 Mile walk to be held on
Thursday, June 12th, 2025 (rain date June 19th) at 7:00 p.m. (check-in begins 5:30 pm)
Community Hope is New Jerseys largest non-profit providing housing and support services to
military members, homeless veterans, veteran families and adults with mental illness.
Our Veterans Flag Day 5K and 1mile walk is one of our largest fundraisers of the year and all
proceeds go directly to the veterans in our Hope for Veterans Program. When you run, walk or
support, you help rescue over 1,200 Veterans and families from homelessness & despair.
The fee to participate is $45 for each runner and $35 for each walker, $45 for virtual 5k. Participants
who participate virtually can track their results using the Strava app. Results, including time and
distance will then be uploaded to Community Hope.
This event is a USATF New Jersey Grand Prix event run on a USATF sanctioned and certified
course. USATF members receive a $3.00 discount.
Prizes will be awarded in various age groups and team categories.
AWARDS
Team 1 st , 2 nd and 3 rd
1st, 2nd & 3rd Overall (Male/Female)
1st, 2nd & 3rd - male & female winners in 10 year age groups, 14 & under, 15-19 age, 20-29 age, 30-39 age,
40-49 age, 50-59 age, 60-69 age, 70-79 age, Over 80 male and female
More details can be found through the Community Hope website at https://www.communityhope-
nj.org/events/flag-day/
All participants receive a free t-shirt!
SPONSORSHIPS OPPORTUNITIES
Sponsorships for this event can be found https://www.communityhope-nj.org/events/flag- [https://www.communityhope-nj.org/events/flag-%20day/become-a-sponsor/]
day/become-a-sponsor/ [https://www.communityhope-nj.org/events/flag-%20day/become-a-sponsor/]
PAY TRIBUTE TO YOUR SPECIAL VETERAN
If you would like to pay tribute to a veteran or active military for Tribute row, the name of the
Veteran you are Honoring or Memorializing will be placed on Tribute row along with its own
plaque.
Purchase your tribute here: https://www.communityhope-nj.org/events/flag-day/pay-tribute-to- [https://www.communityhope-nj.org/events/flag-day/pay-tribute-to-%20your-special-veteran/]
your-special-veteran/ [https://www.communityhope-nj.org/events/flag-day/pay-tribute-to-%20your-special-veteran/]
FUNDRAISE FOR COMMUNITY HOPE
Support our veteran programs by creating a fundraiser with your entry and
promote on your social pages:
Create your fundraiser here:
https://www.communityhope-nj.org/events/flag-day/become-a-fundraiser/
COURSE MAP
Certified USATF Course # NJ250005MNS
CONTACT
For more information contact [email protected]
DIRECTIONS
151 Knollcroft Road, Lyons, NJ
SPONSORS
Lyons VA Medical Campus 151 Knollcroft Road
Lyons, NJ US 07939
Join Community Hope for our 24th Annual Veterans Flag Day 5K and 1 Mile walk to be held on
Thursday, June 12th, 2025 (rain date June 19th) at 7:00 p.m. (check-in begins 5:30 pm)
Community Hope is New Jerseys largest non-profit providing housing and support services to
military members, homeless veterans, veteran families and adults with mental illness.
Our Veterans Flag Day 5K and 1mile walk is one of our largest fundraisers of the year and all
proceeds go directly to the veterans in our Hope for Veterans Program. When you run, walk or
support, you help rescue over 1,200 Veterans and families from homelessness & despair.
The fee to participate is $45 for each runner and $35 for each walker, $45 for virtual 5k. Participants
who participate virtually can track their results using the Strava app. Results, including time and
distance will then be uploaded to Community Hope.
This event is a USATF New Jersey Grand Prix event run on a USATF sanctioned and certified
course. USATF members receive a $3.00 discount.
Prizes will be awarded in various age groups and team categories.
AWARDS
Team 1 st , 2 nd and 3 rd
1st, 2nd & 3rd Overall (Male/Female)
1st, 2nd & 3rd - male & female winners in 10 year age groups, 14 & under, 15-19 age, 20-29 age, 30-39 age,
40-49 age, 50-59 age, 60-69 age, 70-79 age, Over 80 male and female
More details can be found through the Community Hope website at https://www.communityhope-
nj.org/events/flag-day/
All participants receive a free t-shirt!
SPONSORSHIPS OPPORTUNITIES
Sponsorships for this event can be found https://www.communityhope-nj.org/events/flag- [https://www.communityhope-nj.org/events/flag-%20day/become-a-sponsor/]
day/become-a-sponsor/ [https://www.communityhope-nj.org/events/flag-%20day/become-a-sponsor/]
PAY TRIBUTE TO YOUR SPECIAL VETERAN
If you would like to pay tribute to a veteran or active military for Tribute row, the name of the
Veteran you are Honoring or Memorializing will be placed on Tribute row along with its own
plaque.
Purchase your tribute here: https://www.communityhope-nj.org/events/flag-day/pay-tribute-to- [https://www.communityhope-nj.org/events/flag-day/pay-tribute-to-%20your-special-veteran/]
your-special-veteran/ [https://www.communityhope-nj.org/events/flag-day/pay-tribute-to-%20your-special-veteran/]
FUNDRAISE FOR COMMUNITY HOPE
Support our veteran programs by creating a fundraiser with your entry and
promote on your social pages:
Create your fundraiser here:
https://www.communityhope-nj.org/events/flag-day/become-a-fundraiser/
COURSE MAP
Certified USATF Course # NJ250005MNS
CONTACT
For more information contact [email protected]
DIRECTIONS
151 Knollcroft Road, Lyons, NJ
SPONSORS
Races
-
5k
Incl. $3.75 Fee & T-Shirt
Thu 12th June 2025 (7:00PM EDT)
$43.75
OPENS SOON -
1 Mile Walk
Incl. $3.75 Fee & T-Shirt
Thu 12th June 2025 (7:00PM EDT)
$33.75
OPENS SOON -
Virtual 5K
Incl. $3.75 Fee & T-Shirt
$43.75
OPENS SOON
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