Boys & Girls Club of Newark 5K to Wellness
From Barwick Group
- Date Sat 19th September 2026
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Newark, New Jersey
- Price $45.00
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of fitness and community at the 6th annual Boys & Girls Club of Newark 5K to Wellness, hosted by the Barwick Group! Mark your calendars for Saturday, September 19th, 2026, as we gather at the picturesque Cherry Blossom Welcome Center in Branch Brook Park, Newark, NJ. This vibrant event, held in celebration of the Boys & Girls Club Day for Kids, offers participants the chance to run or walk a USATF-certified 5K course while supporting vital wellness programs for children in the Newark community.
By joining us for this uplifting race, you won't just be crossing the finish line; you'll also be contributing to essential services such as dental, vision care, and mental health support offered by the Boys & Girls Club of Newark. Participants can look forward to receiving a stylish t-shirt and a finisher medal, along with the thrill of competing for age group awards across multiple categories. Plus, ample parking is available at the Cherry Blossom Welcome Center and nearby locations. Lace up your shoes and join us for a day of health, happiness, and community impact at the Boys & Girls Club of Newark 5K to Wellness!
By joining us for this uplifting race, you won't just be crossing the finish line; you'll also be contributing to essential services such as dental, vision care, and mental health support offered by the Boys & Girls Club of Newark. Participants can look forward to receiving a stylish t-shirt and a finisher medal, along with the thrill of competing for age group awards across multiple categories. Plus, ample parking is available at the Cherry Blossom Welcome Center and nearby locations. Lace up your shoes and join us for a day of health, happiness, and community impact at the Boys & Girls Club of Newark 5K to Wellness!
Organiser's Description
In honor of the Boys & Girls Club Day for Kids, our 6th annual 5K to Wellness is scheduled for Saturday, September 19th, 2026, at the Cherry Blossom Welcome Center in Branch Brook Park, Newark, NJ.
The Boys & Girls Club of Newark (BGCN) is an after-school program in Newark. We are more than an after-school program. We believe in supporting children from a holistic approach. On-site at the Boys & Girls Club of Newark, we have a pediatric dental center that provides no cost to low-cost dental services to children in the community, food distributions, vision care, and social and emotional support to children who attend the program.
Our first 5K fundraiser in 2021, spurred by the COVID-19 pandemic that illuminated more access to care, allowed us to hire an additional wellness support staff to expand our wellness program. In addition, last years event catalyzed us to launch our mental and behavioral health clinic in October 2022. With your participation, we can expand our mental and behavioral service to our members and the greater Newark community by hiring additional licensed mental health practitioners. Additionally, your support will provide families access to nutrition education, case management to address immediate daily needs and dental and vision care. BGCN requests your support to make our 5th annual 5K to Wellness a success!
WHEN YOU RACE WITH US, YOU WILL GET COOL STUFF, TOO! YOU WILL RECEIVE A T-SHIRT AND A 5K RUN/WALK FINISHER MEDAL. THE RACE WILL TAKE PLACE ON A USATF-CERTIFIED COURSE AND IS SANCTIONED.
AGE GROUP AWARDS (M&F OVERALL TOP 3, 15 & UNDER, 16 -19, 20 - 29, 30 - 39, 40 - 49, 50 - 59, 60 - 69, 70+ )
JOIN US, AS WE WOULD LOVE TO TAKE A 5K RUN/WALK TO WELLNESS WITH YOU!
PARKING INFORMATION
There is parking located at the Cherry Blossom Welcome Center. Additional free parking is available at a side parking lot at 987-1051 Franklin Ave, Newark, NJ 07107. There is a path from this lot leading into the park. You must cross the street toward the Cherry Blossom Welcome Center (a landmark near the start of the race).
The Boys & Girls Club of Newark (BGCN) is an after-school program in Newark. We are more than an after-school program. We believe in supporting children from a holistic approach. On-site at the Boys & Girls Club of Newark, we have a pediatric dental center that provides no cost to low-cost dental services to children in the community, food distributions, vision care, and social and emotional support to children who attend the program.
Our first 5K fundraiser in 2021, spurred by the COVID-19 pandemic that illuminated more access to care, allowed us to hire an additional wellness support staff to expand our wellness program. In addition, last years event catalyzed us to launch our mental and behavioral health clinic in October 2022. With your participation, we can expand our mental and behavioral service to our members and the greater Newark community by hiring additional licensed mental health practitioners. Additionally, your support will provide families access to nutrition education, case management to address immediate daily needs and dental and vision care. BGCN requests your support to make our 5th annual 5K to Wellness a success!
WHEN YOU RACE WITH US, YOU WILL GET COOL STUFF, TOO! YOU WILL RECEIVE A T-SHIRT AND A 5K RUN/WALK FINISHER MEDAL. THE RACE WILL TAKE PLACE ON A USATF-CERTIFIED COURSE AND IS SANCTIONED.
AGE GROUP AWARDS (M&F OVERALL TOP 3, 15 & UNDER, 16 -19, 20 - 29, 30 - 39, 40 - 49, 50 - 59, 60 - 69, 70+ )
JOIN US, AS WE WOULD LOVE TO TAKE A 5K RUN/WALK TO WELLNESS WITH YOU!
PARKING INFORMATION
There is parking located at the Cherry Blossom Welcome Center. Additional free parking is available at a side parking lot at 987-1051 Franklin Ave, Newark, NJ 07107. There is a path from this lot leading into the park. You must cross the street toward the Cherry Blossom Welcome Center (a landmark near the start of the race).
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Boys & Girls Club of Newark 5K to Wellness
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 19th September 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$45.00
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