Bonita Stanton, M.D., Memorial 5K
- Date Sun 11th October 2026
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Bloomfield, New Jersey
- Price $38.75
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Join us for the Bonita Stanton, M.D., Memorial 5K on Sunday, October 11, 2026, at Brookdale Park in Bloomfield, Essex! This fully inclusive event welcomes participants of all ages and abilities to come together for a day of fun, fitness, and community spirit. The USATF-certified 5K race kicks off at 9:00 AM, providing a fantastic opportunity for runners to challenge themselves while honoring the legacy of Dr. Bonita F. Stanton, a remarkable physician and educator dedicated to improving health outcomes for all.
Pre-registration is available for just $30 and includes a timed bib and refreshments, with an option to purchase a commemorative t-shirt for $20. Don't miss the chance to be a part of this inspiring event that supports the Bonita F. Stanton, M.D., Scholarship Endowment Fund, helping to nurture the next generation of physicians at the Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine. Whether you’re running, walking, or cheering from the sidelines, your participation will contribute to a meaningful cause while celebrating a visionary leader in medical education. Mark your calendars and get ready for an unforgettable day in Bloomfield!
Pre-registration is available for just $30 and includes a timed bib and refreshments, with an option to purchase a commemorative t-shirt for $20. Don't miss the chance to be a part of this inspiring event that supports the Bonita F. Stanton, M.D., Scholarship Endowment Fund, helping to nurture the next generation of physicians at the Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine. Whether you’re running, walking, or cheering from the sidelines, your participation will contribute to a meaningful cause while celebrating a visionary leader in medical education. Mark your calendars and get ready for an unforgettable day in Bloomfield!
Organiser's Description
BONITA STANTON, M.D., MEMORIAL 5K
9:00 A.M. | SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2026
BROOKDALE PARK, BLOOMFIELD, NJ
THE BONITA STANTON, M.D., MEMORIAL 5K IS A FULLY INCLUSIVE EVENT FOR EVERYONE - ALL AGES AND ALL ABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO PARTICIPATE!
PRE-REGISTRATION: $30
This registration type is for runners who would like to compete in the USATF-certified and timed 5K, and includes official runner bib and refreshments. A t-shirt can be purchased for $20 during the registration process. All T-shirt orders must be placed by FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18.
REGISTRATION AFTER SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4: $35
In-person registration on race day: 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
A beloved colleague, physician, mentor and educator, Bonita F. Stanton, M.D., was the founding dean of Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine and a true inspiration to all who knew her. She was a prolific researcher, author and educator. It is impossible to overstate her role in bettering and saving untold lives over the course of her career as a pediatrician and medical education visionary. A true leader of positive change, Dean Stanton envisioned a world in which every person - in her own words - could have access to excellent health outcomes and well-being" in the state of New Jersey and beyond.
The proceeds from this year's event will benefit the Bonita F. Stanton, M.D., Scholarship Endowment Fund, which will provide vital scholarships to the talented future physicians accepted into the highly sought after Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine.
9:00 A.M. | SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2026
BROOKDALE PARK, BLOOMFIELD, NJ
THE BONITA STANTON, M.D., MEMORIAL 5K IS A FULLY INCLUSIVE EVENT FOR EVERYONE - ALL AGES AND ALL ABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO PARTICIPATE!
PRE-REGISTRATION: $30
This registration type is for runners who would like to compete in the USATF-certified and timed 5K, and includes official runner bib and refreshments. A t-shirt can be purchased for $20 during the registration process. All T-shirt orders must be placed by FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18.
REGISTRATION AFTER SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4: $35
In-person registration on race day: 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
A beloved colleague, physician, mentor and educator, Bonita F. Stanton, M.D., was the founding dean of Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine and a true inspiration to all who knew her. She was a prolific researcher, author and educator. It is impossible to overstate her role in bettering and saving untold lives over the course of her career as a pediatrician and medical education visionary. A true leader of positive change, Dean Stanton envisioned a world in which every person - in her own words - could have access to excellent health outcomes and well-being" in the state of New Jersey and beyond.
The proceeds from this year's event will benefit the Bonita F. Stanton, M.D., Scholarship Endowment Fund, which will provide vital scholarships to the talented future physicians accepted into the highly sought after Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine.
Races
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5k
Incl. $3.75 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 11th October 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$38.75
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Brookdale Park, 473 Watchung Ave, Bloomfield, 07003, NJ, United States
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