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
Event summary
Get ready for an exciting community event at the 25th Annual Veteran's Flag Day 5K Run and 1 Mile Walk, taking place on Thursday, June 11th, 2026, in beautiful Lyons, Somerset. This heartwarming event kicks off at 7:00 p.m., with check-in starting at 5:30 p.m., and serves as one of the largest fundraisers for Community Hope, New Jersey's leading non-profit dedicated to supporting military members, homeless veterans, and their families.
Participants can choose to run the 5K or opt for a leisurely 1-mile walk, with registration fees set at $45 for runners and $40 for walkers. Virtual participants can also join in the fun for the same price and track their results using the Strava app! With awards given in various age groups and team categories, there's plenty of excitement and camaraderie to be found. Plus, everyone who participates will receive a free t-shirt! Join us in this uplifting event, where every step you take helps rescue over 1,200 veterans and families from homelessness and despair. Mark your calendars for this inspiring day of community and support!
Participants can choose to run the 5K or opt for a leisurely 1-mile walk, with registration fees set at $45 for runners and $40 for walkers. Virtual participants can also join in the fun for the same price and track their results using the Strava app! With awards given in various age groups and team categories, there's plenty of excitement and camaraderie to be found. Plus, everyone who participates will receive a free t-shirt! Join us in this uplifting event, where every step you take helps rescue over 1,200 veterans and families from homelessness and despair. Mark your calendars for this inspiring day of community and support!
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.
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.
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
OPENS 19 MAR -
1 Mile Walk
Incl. $3.75 Fee & T-Shirt
Thu 11th June 2026 (7:00PM EDT)
$43.75
OPENS 19 MAR -
Virtual 5K
Incl. $3.75 Fee & T-Shirt
$48.75
OPENS 19 MAR
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Lyons VA Medical Campus 151 Knollcroft Road, Lyons, 07939, NJ, United States
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