Camino de St. Joseph

  • Date Sat 18th April 2026
  • Time 9:45AM EDT
  • Location Westfield, New Jersey
  • Price $43.40
  • Races 3 races

Event summary

Join us for the vibrant Camino de St. Joseph on Saturday, April 18, 2026, in Westfield, NJ, as we celebrate a remarkable milestone—40 years of community service through our Soup Kitchen program! This inspiring event features a community walk from The Parish Community of St. Helen to the St. Joseph Social Service Center in Elizabeth, NJ, modeled after the famous Camino de Santiago pilgrimage. Participants can choose from three exciting walk options: a 9-mile trek starting at 9:15 A.M., a 6-mile walk beginning at 10:30 A.M., or a 3-mile stroll that kicks off at 11:15 A.M. Each route offers a unique way to connect with fellow walkers while supporting families facing hardships.

After the walk, everyone is invited to break bread together at the St. Joseph Social Service Center, where we will share a meal and reflect on the day's journey from approximately 2:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M. This event not only emphasizes the importance of community but also encourages food donations and monetary contributions to support those in need. Whether you walk, pray, or donate, your participation strengthens our mission of hope and stability. Don’t miss out on this

Organiser's Description

ONLINE REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED, HOWEVER, IF YOU WISH TO STILL PARTICIPATE, WALK-UP REGISTRATION WILL BE AVAILABLE AT EACH SITE ON THE DAY OF THE EVENT. THANK YOU!

On Saturday, April 18, 2026 St. Joseph will celebrate our 40th Anniversary and the 40th consecutive year of our Soup Kitchen program with a community WALK from The Parish Community of St. Helen in Westfield, NJ to St. Joseph Social Service Center in Elizabeth, NJ. The Camino de St. Joseph is modeled after the European pilgrimage _Camino de Santiago_ and there are several ways to participate in the event.

WAYS TO PARTICIPATE

PRAY WITH US

Join us for Mass at The Parish Community of St. Helen, 1600 Rahway Ave, Westfield, NJ 07090

Time: 9:00 A.M.

WALK WITH US

There are 3 options to join the walk:

* 9-MILE WALK: This option is the full walk and begins at The Parish Community of St. Helen in Westfield. This option may take approximately 3.5 - 4 hours with stops at St. John the Apostle in Clark and Warinano Sports Center in Roselle. CHECK-IN FOR THE 9-MILE WALK BEGINS AT 9:15AM. _*If you will be joining Mass and joining the 9-mile walk, please feel free to check-in for the walk at 8:30AM._
* 6-MILE WALK: This option allows participants to join the walk at St. John's and it may take 2.5 hours. CHECK-IN FOR THE 6-MILE BEGINS AT 10:30AM.
* 3-MILE WALK: This option allows participants to join the walk at Warinanco Sports Center which will take approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes. CHECK-IN FOR THE 3-MILE WALK BEGINS AT 11:15AM.

BREAK BREAD WITH US

Location: St. Joseph Social Service Center, 118 Division St. Elizabeth

Time: approximately 2:00 P.M. - 3:00 P.M.

DONATE FOOD

Each starting point will also serve as a food donation site if you are interested in donating non-perishable food items. Currently, our urgent needs include 1 lb bags of rice, boxed pasta, plastic jars of pasta sauce, assorted boxed cereal, canned and dry black beans, and shelf-stable milk.

DONATE FUNDS

Please consider making a monetary donation to support our work. You can donate via RunSignUp at the top right of this page, visit our website at https://www.sjeliz.org/donate-online.html, or mail a check to St. Joseph Social Service Center 118 Division St. Elizabeth NJ 07201.

_THE CAMINO DE ST. JOSEPH REPRESENTS MORE THAN A PATH. IT REPRESENTS A JOURNEY OF HOPE, STABILITY, AND COMMUNITY. WHEN YOU GIVE, YOU WALK WITH FAMILIES FACING HARDSHIP. YOU HELP PLACE FOOD ON TABLES, PROVIDE WARM CLOTHING, ASSIST WITH LIFE-SAVING MEDICATIONS, AND CONNECT INDIVIDUALS TO VITAL SOCIAL SERVICES. __EVERY GIFT, AT EVERY LEVEL, STRENGTHENS THIS PATH. THANK YOU FOR ALWAYS SUPPORTING ST. JOSEPH SOCIAL SERVICE CENTER'S MISSION._

_CLICK HERE TO SEE THE CAMINO DE ST. JOSEPH ROUTE._ [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zBerrOpZH3dERn0HncSMFnPPRE3iNyjd/view?usp=sharing]

Races

  • 9-Mile Walk From St. Helen

    Incl. $3.40 Fee

    Sat 18th April 2026 (9:45AM EDT)

    $43.40

    CLOSED
    This walk begins at The Parish Community of St. Helen at 1600 Rahway Ave. Westfield, NJ.
  • 6-Mile Walk From St. John's

    Incl. $3.40 Fee

    Sat 18th April 2026 (11:15AM EDT)

    $43.40

    CLOSED
    This walk begins at St. John the Apostle Church at 571 Valley Rd. Clark, NJ.
  • 3-Mile Walk From Warinanco

    Incl. $3.40 Fee

    Sat 18th April 2026 (12:30PM EDT)

    $43.40

    CLOSED
    This walk begins at Warinanco Sports Center at 1 Park Dr. Roselle, NJ.

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