9th Annual Breaking the Chain Through Education 5K
- Date Sun 18th October 2026
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Metuchen, New Jersey
- Price $38.75
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the 9th Annual Breaking the Chain Through Education 5K on Sunday, October 18, 2026, at Metuchen High School in Metuchen, Middlesex! This vibrant event promises a day of fun and fitness, with participants able to enjoy a scenic 5K race while supporting a noble cause. Registrants will receive a stylish T-shirt, so be sure to register by September 30th to secure yours! The race fee is just $35 in advance, or $40 on the day of the event.
All proceeds from this exciting race will benefit Breaking the Chain Through Education, a dedicated non-profit organization committed to eradicating child slavery in Ghana, West Africa. This event also serves as a heartfelt tribute to Sam Liss, a Metuchen High School alumnus and founding member of the organization, who sadly passed away from cancer in 2017. Don’t miss your chance to make a difference while enjoying a wonderful community event!
All proceeds from this exciting race will benefit Breaking the Chain Through Education, a dedicated non-profit organization committed to eradicating child slavery in Ghana, West Africa. This event also serves as a heartfelt tribute to Sam Liss, a Metuchen High School alumnus and founding member of the organization, who sadly passed away from cancer in 2017. Don’t miss your chance to make a difference while enjoying a wonderful community event!
Organiser's Description
PLANS ARE UNDERWAY FOR OUR 9TH ANNUAL BREAKING THE CHAIN THROUGH EDUCATION 5K! THIS YEAR'S EVENT WILL BE AT METUCHEN HIGH SCHOOL IN METUCHEN. REGISTRANTS WILL RECEIVE T-SHIRTS. PLEASE REGISTER BY SEPTEMBER 30TH TO GUARANTEE A SHIRT. RACE FEE $35 IN ADVANCE; $40 DAY OF.
All proceeds benefit Breaking the Chain through Education, a non-profit organization based in New Jersey that is dedicated to eradicating child slavery in Ghana, West Africa. Sam Liss, Metuchen High School Class of 2010, was one of the founding members of the BTCTE at Metuchen High School. He tragically passed away from cancer in 2017. This event honors him and the organization he supported.
All proceeds benefit Breaking the Chain through Education, a non-profit organization based in New Jersey that is dedicated to eradicating child slavery in Ghana, West Africa. Sam Liss, Metuchen High School Class of 2010, was one of the founding members of the BTCTE at Metuchen High School. He tragically passed away from cancer in 2017. This event honors him and the organization he supported.
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9th ANNUAL BREAKING the CHAIN THROUGH EDUCATION 5K
Incl. $3.75 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 18th October 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$38.75
OPENS 15 JUL
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Metuchen High School, 400 Grove Ave, Metuchen, 08840, NJ, United States
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