Doc Liebeknecht Scholarship 5K Run/Walk

  • Date Sat 4th October 2025
  • Time 9:00AM EDT
  • Location Pennsville, New Jersey
  • Price $32.80
  • Races 1 race
  • Distances 5km

Just added

Secure your place early

Event summary

Join us for the Third Annual Doc Liebeknecht Scholarship 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, October 4, 2025, in beautiful Pennsville, Salem! This exciting event will kick off at 9:00 AM from The Shipyard, located at 60 Main Street, Pennsville, NJ 08070. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just looking for a fun way to get moving, this 5K offers a scenic out-and-back course through Riverview Beach Park, perfect for participants of all ages.

The Doc Liebeknecht Scholarship 5K not only promotes fitness and community spirit but also honors a beloved local physician who dedicated decades to the health and well-being of Pennsville residents. Funds raised from this event will contribute to a scholarship for a PMHS Senior pursuing a career in the medical field, ensuring Doc's legacy continues to inspire future generations. After crossing the finish line, enjoy a lively post-race party featuring food, music, and an awards ceremony. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to run for a cause, connect with your community, and have fun! Register early for just $30, and secure your event t-shirt while supplies last. We can't wait to see you there!

Organiser's Description

Join us for the Third Annual Doc Liebeknecht Scholarship 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, October 4, 2025 at the Shipyard, 60 Main Street, Pennsville, NJ 08070. If you lived in Pennsville between 1960 and 1995 chances are good that you had Dr. Liebeknecht as your doctor. Doc has been a staple of the Pennsville Community for decades providing grade school vaccinations, high school physicals, and was the high school doctor for football games and wrestling matches for PMHS. Doc had open office hours, made house calls all over Salem County and was part of the Salem County physicians weekend on-call coverage. The funds raised from this race will go towards a scholarship in his name for a PMHS Senior entering the medical field. The 5k begins and ends at the The Shipyard 60 Main Street, Pennsville, NJ 08070. An easy out and back run or walk followed by an awards ceremony and afterparty with food and drink at the Shipyard. All participants will receive a t shirt. We can't wait to see you there.



DOC LIEBEKNECHT SCHOLARSHIP 5K

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2025

9:00AM START

(Race Day registration and packet pick-up begins at 7:30am)

PRE-RACE REGISTRATION: $30

DAY OF REGISTRATION: $35

T-shirts to participants while supplies last.

Out and back course through the scenic Riverview Beach Park, starting and finishing at The Shipyard, 60 Main Street, Pennsville, NJ . Post-race party and awards ceremony with food and music.

TIMING AND EVENT MANAGEMENT PROVIDED BY TNT EVENT MANAGEMENT

Races

  • 5k

    Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 4th October 2025 (9:00AM EDT)

    $32.80

    Race Day Registration and Packet Pick-up begins at 7:30am at the Shipyard in Pennsville! Awards: Overall Male and Female Winners and top 3 male/female finishers in 10yr. age groups. Out and back course with mixed surfaces and water station.

Reviews

Done this event?

First-hand event reviews from people who have been there, done that and got the breathable T-shirt, really help everyone choose their next event.

Add a review

Location

60 Main Street, Pennsville, 08070, NJ, United States

Who's In

See who else is doing this event

Be the first

No-one has marked this event as 'Doing' or 'Maybe' yet. Will you be the first?

More from findarace.com

You might like

Oct 4, 2025

$32.80