60th Annual Captain Zinn Memorial 5K Races
- Date Sun 2nd April 2023
- Time 10:05AM EDT
- Location Colts Neck, New Jersey
- Price $23.25 - $43.75
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the 60th Annual Captain Zinn Memorial 5K Races on Sunday, April 14th, 2024, at scenic Dorbrook Park in Colts Neck, Monmouth County, New Jersey! This vibrant event not only features a thrilling 5K run and relay, starting at 10:00 AM, but also a 5K race walk at 10:05 AM and a fun Kids Run at 9:30 AM. The beautifully designed 5K course includes both a smaller and larger loop, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for all participants, as the race is completely closed to vehicular traffic.
This cherished event pays tribute to Captain Ronald Lloyd "Ron" Zinn, a dedicated race walker and Vietnam veteran who represented the USA in two Olympic Games. With exciting awards for the top finishers and special discounts for veterans and military personnel, the Captain Zinn Memorial Races promise an unforgettable day filled with community spirit and athletic camaraderie. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this historic celebration—register early and secure your event T-shirt as one of the first 200 participants!
This cherished event pays tribute to Captain Ronald Lloyd "Ron" Zinn, a dedicated race walker and Vietnam veteran who represented the USA in two Olympic Games. With exciting awards for the top finishers and special discounts for veterans and military personnel, the Captain Zinn Memorial Races promise an unforgettable day filled with community spirit and athletic camaraderie. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this historic celebration—register early and secure your event T-shirt as one of the first 200 participants!
Organiser's Description
DORBROOK PARK IN COLTS NECK
_COURSE MAP AND DESCRIPTION_ [https://runsignup.com/Race/THE52NDANNUALCAPTAINRONALDZINNMEMORIALRACES/Page-1]
PRESENTED TO YOU BY SAINT JAMES SCHOOL AND THE SHORE ATHLETIC CLUB
THE 2024 CAPTAIN ZINN MEMORIAL 5K RUN AND RACEWALK WILL OCCUR SUNDAY, APRIL 14TH 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 RACE WALKER 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 BOTH 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 RUN AND RELAY STARTING AT 10:00 AM AND 5K RACEWALK AT 10:05 AM, ALONG WITH A KIDS FUN RUN AT 9:30AM. SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES ARE ALSO AVAILABLE. MORE DETAILS ARE BELOW. _
_THE FIRST 200 PEOPLE TO REGISTER RECEIVE AN EVENT __T-SHIRT. _
_NEW AS OF 2024 - 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 REGISTER 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)_
NEW ADDITION
2 LEG RELAY (1 MILE, 2 MILES) FOR THE 5K RUN! ONLY THE SECOND LEG NEEDS TO REGISTER, FIRST LEG WILL NEED TO SIGN A WAIVER ON RACE DAY.
THE COURSE
THE 5K COURSE INCLUDES ONES SMALLER AND ONE LARGER LOOP ON THE PACED PATH AT SCENIC DORBROOK PARK. THE RACES ARE ENTIRELY WITHIN THE CONFINES OF THIS BEAUTIFUL MONMOUTH COUNTY PARK, AND IS COMPLETELY CLOSED TO VEHICULAR TRAFFIC.
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
NJ Natural Gas
Atlantic Lifeguard Alliance
_COURSE MAP AND DESCRIPTION_ [https://runsignup.com/Race/THE52NDANNUALCAPTAINRONALDZINNMEMORIALRACES/Page-1]
PRESENTED TO YOU BY SAINT JAMES SCHOOL AND THE SHORE ATHLETIC CLUB
THE 2024 CAPTAIN ZINN MEMORIAL 5K RUN AND RACEWALK WILL OCCUR SUNDAY, APRIL 14TH 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 RACE WALKER 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 BOTH 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 RUN AND RELAY STARTING AT 10:00 AM AND 5K RACEWALK AT 10:05 AM, ALONG WITH A KIDS FUN RUN AT 9:30AM. SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES ARE ALSO AVAILABLE. MORE DETAILS ARE BELOW. _
_THE FIRST 200 PEOPLE TO REGISTER RECEIVE AN EVENT __T-SHIRT. _
_NEW AS OF 2024 - 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 REGISTER 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)_
NEW ADDITION
2 LEG RELAY (1 MILE, 2 MILES) FOR THE 5K RUN! ONLY THE SECOND LEG NEEDS TO REGISTER, FIRST LEG WILL NEED TO SIGN A WAIVER ON RACE DAY.
THE COURSE
THE 5K COURSE INCLUDES ONES SMALLER AND ONE LARGER LOOP ON THE PACED PATH AT SCENIC DORBROOK PARK. THE RACES ARE ENTIRELY WITHIN THE CONFINES OF THIS BEAUTIFUL MONMOUTH COUNTY PARK, AND IS COMPLETELY CLOSED TO VEHICULAR TRAFFIC.
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
NJ Natural Gas
Atlantic Lifeguard Alliance
Races
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5K Run
Incl. $3.75 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 2nd April 2023 (10:00AM EDT)
$43.75
CLOSED -
5K Racewalk & Walk
Incl. $3.75 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 2nd April 2023 (10:05AM EDT)
$43.75
CLOSEDThis event will start just after the 5K and results will be in their own division. -
Kids 1/2 Mile Run
Incl. $3.25 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 2nd April 2023 (9:30AM EDT)
$23.25
CLOSEDKids Fun Run will be a half a mile, 800 meter course around the athletic fields. We encourage the age range to be grades K - 4. -
Virtual 5K
Incl. $3.25 Fee
$23.25
CLOSEDVirtual 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 and youll be added to the results!
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