25th Annual Veteran's Flag Day 5K Run and 1 Mile Walk
- Date Thu 11th June 2026 - Thu 18th June 2026
- Time 7:00PM EDT
- Location Lyons, New Jersey
- Price $43.75 - $48.75
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the 25th Annual Veteran's Flag Day 5K Run and 1 Mile Walk on Thursday, June 11th, 2026, in the beautiful town of Lyons, Somerset! This exciting event, starting at 7:00 PM with check-in beginning at 5:30 PM, promises to be a fantastic way to support our brave veterans while enjoying a fun-filled evening. Participants can choose to take part in the competitive 5K run or opt for the more leisurely 1-mile walk, with all proceeds benefiting Community Hope's vital programs for veterans, homeless veterans, and their families.
This year’s event is particularly special as it marks a quarter-century of honoring our veterans. With a registration fee of $45 for runners and $40 for walkers, you’ll not only receive a free t-shirt but also the satisfaction of knowing you're helping to rescue over 1,200 veterans from homelessness and despair. Don’t miss out on the chance to earn awards in various age categories and team categories, making this not just a race but a community celebration. Grab your friends and family, and join us for an inspiring evening that combines fitness, community spirit, and gratitude for those who have served
This year’s event is particularly special as it marks a quarter-century of honoring our veterans. With a registration fee of $45 for runners and $40 for walkers, you’ll not only receive a free t-shirt but also the satisfaction of knowing you're helping to rescue over 1,200 veterans from homelessness and despair. Don’t miss out on the chance to earn awards in various age categories and team categories, making this not just a race but a community celebration. Grab your friends and family, and join us for an inspiring evening that combines fitness, community spirit, and gratitude for those who have served
Organiser's Description
JOIN COMMUNITY HOPE FOR OUR 25TH ANNUAL VETERANS FLAG DAY 5K AND 1 MILE WALK TO BE HELD ON
THURSDAY, JUNE 11TH, 2026 (RAIN DATE JUNE 18TH) AT 7:00 P.M. (CHECK-IN BEGINS 5:30PM)
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 $40 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.
EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION ENDS APRIL 30TH
SAVE $5
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 1ST, 2ND AND 3RD 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 COMMUNITY HOPE WEBSITE AT HTTPS://WWW.COMMUNITYHOPENJ.ORG/EVENTS/FLAG-DAY/ [https://www.communityhopenj.org/events/flag-day/]
ALL PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE A FREE T-SHIRT!
THURSDAY, JUNE 11TH, 2026 (RAIN DATE JUNE 18TH) AT 7:00 P.M. (CHECK-IN BEGINS 5:30PM)
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 $40 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.
EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION ENDS APRIL 30TH
SAVE $5
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 1ST, 2ND AND 3RD 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 COMMUNITY HOPE WEBSITE AT HTTPS://WWW.COMMUNITYHOPENJ.ORG/EVENTS/FLAG-DAY/ [https://www.communityhopenj.org/events/flag-day/]
ALL PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE A FREE T-SHIRT!
Races
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5k
Incl. $3.75 Fee & T-Shirt
Thu 11th June 2026 (7:00PM EDT)
$48.75
CLOSED -
1 Mile Walk
Incl. $3.75 Fee & T-Shirt
Thu 11th June 2026 (7:00PM EDT)
$43.75
CLOSED -
Virtual 5K
Incl. $3.75 Fee & T-Shirt
$48.75
CLOSED
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Lyons VA Medical Campus 151 Knollcroft Road, Lyons, 07939, NJ, United States
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