9/11 Memorial 5K and Kids' Run

  • Date Sat 12th September 2026
  • Time 8:30AM EDT
  • Location Middletown, New Jersey
  • Price $11.60 - $107.00
  • Races 3 races
  • Distances 5km

Event summary

Join us on Saturday, September 12, 2026, for the 5th Annual 9/11 Memorial 5K and Kids' Run in Middletown, Monmouth! This uplifting event honors the memory of the 37 Middletown residents who tragically lost their lives on September 11, 2001, while also supporting a scholarship fund in honor of retired Deputy Chief Joseph Capriotti. The 5K course, which is USATF certified, will start at the Middletown Train Station and take participants along a scenic route, with two water stations and official chip timing to ensure an enjoyable experience for all runners.

The day kicks off at 7:00 AM with registration and bib pick-up, followed by the 5K race at 8:30 AM and the Kids' Run at 9:45 AM. Awards will be presented after the kids' race, celebrating both overall and age group achievements. With registration fees set at $25 until July 1st and a fun, community-focused atmosphere, this event is sure to inspire. Don’t miss your chance to be part of a meaningful day that combines fitness, remembrance, and community spirit!

Organiser's Description

_THE MIDDLETOWN PBA PRESENTS TO YOU:_

THE 5TH ANNUAL 9/11 MEMORIAL 5K

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2025

Our local officers are staging a fundraising event in memory of the 37 Middletown residents who lost their lives on September 11, 2001. The Middletown PBA Local 124 is creating a memorial scholarship for retired Deputy Chief Joseph Capriotti. Deputy Chief Capriotti began his career with the Middletown Twp. Police Department on July 15, 1982, and he served honorably until August 1, 2010. Capriotti carried out many different capacities during his career, but most memorable was the critical role he played in the Middletown Police Department's response to the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Joe responded to Ground Zero in the days and weeks following the attack, and he also personally notified every single Middletown family who had lost a loved one that day, something that was of utmost importance to him. As a result of Joseph's response to Ground Zero, he contracted cancer, which he eventually succumbed to in June 2019. It is with great honor that the PBA creates a scholarship fund in his name.

Let's come together to salute these honorable citizens, specifically Deputy Chief Joseph Capriotti and activate the human spirit by moving and giving! The race will be held at the Middletown Train Station located at 22 Church Street in Middletown, NJ. The 5K course will be USATF certified and executed by local running club, The Shore Athletic Club [http://www.shoreac.org]. The route will start at the train station and go out 1.55 miles and back on Middletown-Lincroft Road. The turn around will be Thompson Middle School. Course map coming soon. Official chip timing and live results. 2 water tables, one at the turn around and one at the finish. Overall and age group awards grouped every 5 years will be given out after the kids run.



BIB PICK UP

Friday, September 12, 2025
Middletown Train Station
3:30 - 5:30 PM

REGISTRATION

_5K RUN & WALK
_$25 until July 1st
$30 until September 11th
$40 on September 12th and 13th

_1/2 MILE KIDS' RUN_
This race will be split up into age groups.
$10 until July 1st
$15 until September 11th
$20 on September 12th and 13th

EVENT SCHEDULE

7:00 AM - Registration and Bib pick up
8:30 AM - 5K race and walk begins
9:45 AM - Kids run begins
10:00 AM - Awards



SPONSORSHIP
_Checks made payable to Middletown PBA 124_

_Checks mailed to P.O. Box 222 Middletown, N.J. 07748 _

_Send name for In Memory of or In Honor of Signs to Anthony Dellatacoma at apd319@gmail.com_

ALL SPONSORS MUST FILL OUT THE SPONSORSHIP FORM [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfEmVUkO0HWkitncSg7rouIHdO7ptXNq5KgOk94qjb6Y_ayWA/viewform?usp=sf_link]

$100
1 in honor or or in memory of lawn sign, 2 free race entries and 2 t-shirts

$150
VENDOR TABLE FEE, 1 lawn sign, 2 free entries and 2 t-shirts

$250
Vendor table, 2 lawn signs, 2 free race entries, 2 t-shirts and logo or name on the race day banner

$500
Vendor table, 3 lawn signs, 3 free race entries, 3 t-shirts, logo or name on race day banner and mention in the pre and post race communications

$1,000
Vendor table, 4 lawn signs, 4 free race entries, 4 t-shirts, logo or name on race day banner, mention in the pre and post race communications and 2 race entries into any chosen Shore A.C. upcoming events

_Become a sponsor today!_

Races

  • 5K Run & Walk

    Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 12th September 2026 (8:30AM EDT)

    $27.50

  • Kids' Run - 1/2 Mile

    Incl. $1.60 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 12th September 2026 (9:30AM EDT)

    $11.60

  • 5K Run/Walk & in Memory/Honor of Signs

    Incl. $7.00 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 12th September 2026 (8:30AM EDT)

    $107.00

    Please write your personal message and/or the name(s) of those you want to honor or remember. Thank you!

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Location

Middletown Train Station, 22 Church Street, Middletown, 07748, NJ, United States

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