61st Annual Captain Zinn Memorial 5K Races
- Date Sun 13th April 2025
- Time 6:00AM EST
- Location Colts Neck, New Jersey
- Price $13.25 - $31.25
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the 61st Annual Captain Zinn Memorial 5K Races on Sunday, April 13, 2025, at the picturesque Dorbrook Park in Colts Neck, New Jersey. This exciting event honors the legacy of Captain Ronald Lloyd "Ron" Zinn, a dedicated racewalker and Vietnam veteran, and aims to celebrate all Vietnam veterans.
Participants can look forward to a fun-filled day featuring a 5K Racewalk & Walk at 10:00 AM, a 5K Run at 10:05 AM, and a Kids Fun Run at 9:30 AM. The scenic 5K course is set within the serene confines of Dorbrook Park, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience as it's completely closed to vehicular traffic. Be among the first 200 to pick up your bib for a special event t-shirt, and don't forget that veterans can enjoy a 50% discount on registration. With awards for various categories, including top finishers and age groups, this event is perfect for both competitive runners and families looking to enjoy a day outdoors. Mark your calendar and join us in this meaningful celebration of camaraderie and remembrance!
Participants can look forward to a fun-filled day featuring a 5K Racewalk & Walk at 10:00 AM, a 5K Run at 10:05 AM, and a Kids Fun Run at 9:30 AM. The scenic 5K course is set within the serene confines of Dorbrook Park, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience as it's completely closed to vehicular traffic. Be among the first 200 to pick up your bib for a special event t-shirt, and don't forget that veterans can enjoy a 50% discount on registration. With awards for various categories, including top finishers and age groups, this event is perfect for both competitive runners and families looking to enjoy a day outdoors. Mark your calendar and join us in this meaningful celebration of camaraderie and remembrance!
Organiser's Description
DORBROOK PARK IN COLTS NECK
_COURSE MAP AND DESCRIPTION_ [https://runsignup.com/Race/THE52NDANNUALCAPTAINRONALDZINNMEMORIALRACES/Page-1]
THE 2025 CAPTAIN ZINN MEMORIAL 5K RUN AND RACEWALK WILL OCCUR SUNDAY, APRIL 13RD, AT DORBROOK PARK IN COLTS NECK, N.J. DORBROOK PARK IS LOCATED AT 353 COUNTY ROAD 537, COLTS NECK, N.J. BIB AND T-SHIRT PICK-UP WILL BE RIGHT BY THE PLAYGROUND.
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ADVANCE REGISTRATION IS 50% OFF FOR ALL VETERANS AND MILITARY PERSONNEL. _
_ALL THOSE WHO ARE ELIGIBLE SHOULD CONTACT US FOR A DISCOUNT CODE.
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_THIS EVENT HONORS ALL VIETNAM VETERANS AND IS NAMED IN MEMORY OF CAPTAIN RONALD LLOYD "RON" ZINN, A RACEWALKER FROM THE UNITED STATES WHO WAS KILLED IN VIETNAM IN 1965. HE GRADUATED FROM THE US MILITARY ACADEMY IN 1962 AND REPRESENTED THE USA AT THE 1960 (ROME) AND 1964 (TOKYO) SUMMER OLYMPICS. HE PLACED 6TH IN THE 20K RACE WALK IN 1964. SHORE AC HAS HELD THIS RACE TO REMEMBER CAPTAIN ZINN SINCE 1966. THE DAY FEATURES A 5K RACEWALK & WALK AT 10:00 AM 5K RUN AT 10:05 AM, AND A KIDS FUN RUN AT 9:30 AM. SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES ARE ALSO AVAILABLE. MORE EVENT DETAILS ARE LISTED BELOW. _
THE FIRST 200 PEOPLE TO PICK UP THEIR BIBS RECEIVE AN EVENT T-SHIRT.
_
_NOTE: CURRENT AND LIFETIME SHORE A.C. MEMBERS RECEIVE A DISCOUNT AT REGISTRATION.
VETERANS USE COUPON CODE: MILITARY TO RECEIVE 50% OFF.
RACE DAY INFO
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9:30 AM - KIDS FUN RUN
9:55 AM - NATIONAL ANTHEM AND VETERANS' RECOGNITION
10:00 AM - 5K RUN & RELAY START
_(2 LEG RELAY: 1 MILE & 2 MILE)_
10:05 AM - 5K RACE WALK START
11:00 AM AWARDS CEREMONY
_FIRST 200 PEOPLE TO PICK UP THEIR BIBS RECEIVE AN EVENT T-SHIRT _
AWARDS
Top 3 male and female finishers for the 5K race
Top 3 male and female finishers for the 5K racewalk
Top 3 male and female military personnel/veterans
Top 3 boys and girls in the 1/2 kids run
Top 3 finishers in each age group, grouped by 10 years, for the 5K race
_(12 and under, 13-18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80-89, 90 and over)_
COURSE DESCRIPTION
THE 5K COURSE INCLUDES ONE SMALLER AND ONE LARGER LOOP ON THE PAVED PATH AT SCENIC DORBROOK PARK. THE RACES ARE ENTIRELY WITHIN THE CONFINES OF THIS BEAUTIFUL MONMOUTH COUNTY PARK, WHICH IS COMPLETELY CLOSED TO VEHICULAR TRAFFIC.
_COURSE MAP AND DESCRIPTION_ [https://runsignup.com/Race/THE52NDANNUALCAPTAINRONALDZINNMEMORIALRACES/Page-1]
THE 2025 CAPTAIN ZINN MEMORIAL 5K RUN AND RACEWALK WILL OCCUR SUNDAY, APRIL 13RD, AT DORBROOK PARK IN COLTS NECK, N.J. DORBROOK PARK IS LOCATED AT 353 COUNTY ROAD 537, COLTS NECK, N.J. BIB AND T-SHIRT PICK-UP WILL BE RIGHT BY THE PLAYGROUND.
_
ADVANCE REGISTRATION IS 50% OFF FOR ALL VETERANS AND MILITARY PERSONNEL. _
_ALL THOSE WHO ARE ELIGIBLE SHOULD CONTACT US FOR A DISCOUNT CODE.
_
_THIS EVENT HONORS ALL VIETNAM VETERANS AND IS NAMED IN MEMORY OF CAPTAIN RONALD LLOYD "RON" ZINN, A RACEWALKER FROM THE UNITED STATES WHO WAS KILLED IN VIETNAM IN 1965. HE GRADUATED FROM THE US MILITARY ACADEMY IN 1962 AND REPRESENTED THE USA AT THE 1960 (ROME) AND 1964 (TOKYO) SUMMER OLYMPICS. HE PLACED 6TH IN THE 20K RACE WALK IN 1964. SHORE AC HAS HELD THIS RACE TO REMEMBER CAPTAIN ZINN SINCE 1966. THE DAY FEATURES A 5K RACEWALK & WALK AT 10:00 AM 5K RUN AT 10:05 AM, AND A KIDS FUN RUN AT 9:30 AM. SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES ARE ALSO AVAILABLE. MORE EVENT DETAILS ARE LISTED BELOW. _
THE FIRST 200 PEOPLE TO PICK UP THEIR BIBS RECEIVE AN EVENT T-SHIRT.
_
_NOTE: CURRENT AND LIFETIME SHORE A.C. MEMBERS RECEIVE A DISCOUNT AT REGISTRATION.
VETERANS USE COUPON CODE: MILITARY TO RECEIVE 50% OFF.
RACE DAY INFO
__
9:30 AM - KIDS FUN RUN
9:55 AM - NATIONAL ANTHEM AND VETERANS' RECOGNITION
10:00 AM - 5K RUN & RELAY START
_(2 LEG RELAY: 1 MILE & 2 MILE)_
10:05 AM - 5K RACE WALK START
11:00 AM AWARDS CEREMONY
_FIRST 200 PEOPLE TO PICK UP THEIR BIBS RECEIVE AN EVENT T-SHIRT _
AWARDS
Top 3 male and female finishers for the 5K race
Top 3 male and female finishers for the 5K racewalk
Top 3 male and female military personnel/veterans
Top 3 boys and girls in the 1/2 kids run
Top 3 finishers in each age group, grouped by 10 years, for the 5K race
_(12 and under, 13-18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80-89, 90 and over)_
COURSE DESCRIPTION
THE 5K COURSE INCLUDES ONE SMALLER AND ONE LARGER LOOP ON THE PAVED PATH AT SCENIC DORBROOK PARK. THE RACES ARE ENTIRELY WITHIN THE CONFINES OF THIS BEAUTIFUL MONMOUTH COUNTY PARK, WHICH IS COMPLETELY CLOSED TO VEHICULAR TRAFFIC.
Races
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5K Run
Incl. $3.25 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 13th April 2025 (10:05AM EDT)
$31.25
OPENS SOONTwo loop course on the paved path at Dorbrook Park. -
5K Racewalk & Walk
Incl. $3.25 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 13th April 2025 (10:00AM EDT)
$31.25
OPENS SOONThis event will start just before the 5K, and results will be in their own division. -
Kids Fun Run - 1/2 Mile
Incl. $3.25 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 13th April 2025 (9:30AM EDT)
$13.25
OPENS SOONKids Fun Run will be a half mile (800 meter) course around the athletic fields. We encourage the age range to be grades K - 4. Parents may run with their children if they prefer to do so. -
Virtual 5K
Incl. $3.25 Fee
$19.25
The virtual race is a great option for those who want to support this race but cant physically be there. Run a flat 5K at home and report your time to us before midnight on race day, and youll be added to the results!
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