A Walk for Julie- Memorial Walk/5k Run
- Date Sat 16th May 2026
- Time 11:00AM EDT
- Location Seaside Park, New Jersey
- Price $27.50 - $59.30
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
This family-friendly event is open to all ages, embodying the essence of community spirit without the pressure of timing or awards. Enjoy good vibes and the company of great people while supporting meaningful charitable causes, including the West Orange Firefighters Foundation and Wigs on Wheels, an organization providing wigs to those undergoing chemotherapy. After the walk, indulge in tasty pizza and drinks, and have a chance to win exciting raffle prizes and participate in a 50/50 drawing. Let's come together to celebrate Julie's memory and the joy of life on this special day!
Organiser's Description
Participants will walk or jog a scenic down-and-back route along the Seaside Boardwalk, Starting at Sawmill to 14th avenue turn around and finish the walk in front of the Beachcomber Bar and Grill, Where Drinks and Pizza will be included afterwords. The event is family-friendly, open to all ages, and the boardwalk will remain open to public during the event. There will be no timing, awards or competitive placements. Just Love, Good Vibes and Good People.
Pizza and Drinks to follow at Beachcomber Bar and Grill after completion of Walk, along with raffle prizes and 50/50
All Proceeds will go to helping those in need through the West Orange Firefighters foundation and Wigs on wheels.
Wigs on wheels is a company that provides Wigs to patients during their treatment of chemotherapy, it also provides wigs free to children living in ocean county who are going through treatment. An amazing company who we are proud to support!
https://www.wigsonwheelsnj.com/
JULIES STORY
Julie was someone who brought warmth, kindness, and love into every room she entered. She was a devoted wife to her husband Douglas, a loving and proud mother to her children Mikey and Amelia, and a person whose presence made others feel instantly comfortable and cared for.
Family meant everything to Julie. She shared a deep love not only for her own children, but also for her nieces, embracing them with the same affection, patience, and joy that defined who she was. She also had a special love for animals, reflecting her gentle heart and her instinct to care for all living things.
Julie was known for her great sense of humor and her ability to find light even in difficult moments. One of her favorite mantras, Life is good, perfectly captured the way she approached each day with optimism, gratitude, and an appreciation for the simple joys of life.
Julies passing left a profound and lasting impact on her family and all who loved her. While she is no longer with us, her spirit lives on through the people she touched, the laughter she shared, and the love she gave so freely.
A Walk for Julie was created to honor her life, celebrate her memory, and bring people together in the same spirit of love, kindness, and community that Julie embodied. By walking together, we remember Julie with gratitude grateful for the love she gave, the joy she brought, and the reminder she left us all that life truly is good.
Races
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Walk- Adult (21+) *Includes, T-Shirt,Drink Ticket,Food, Door Prize Ticket
Incl. $4.30 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 16th May 2026 (11:00AM EDT)
$59.30
OPENS 01 MAR* Includes Drink ticket and Food. * Includes Event Shirt * Includes Door Prize Ticket -
Walk- Youth (6-20) *Includes T-Shirt,Food,Door Prize Ticket
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 16th May 2026 (11:00AM EDT)
$27.50
OPENS 01 MAR* Includes Food * Includes Event T-shirt * Includes Door prize ticket
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Location
1807 Boardwalk - Step off at the sawmill, Seaside Park, 08752, NJ, United States
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A Walk for Julie- Memorial Walk/5k Run