Habitat of Greater Newark: 5th Annual Salute to Our Veterans 5K
- Date Sun 18th October 2026
- Time 10:00AM EDT
- Location Hoboken, New Jersey
- Price $45.00
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the 5th Annual Salute to Our Veterans 5K on Sunday, October 18, 2026, at the beautiful Pier A Park in Hoboken, NJ. This year's event is particularly special as we commemorate 40 years of dedication to building homes and strengthening neighborhoods across Essex, Hudson, and Union Counties. The 5K race honors the brave men and women who have served our country, and it welcomes participants of all ages and abilities. Whether you're racing for a personal best or walking alongside family and friends, every step you take contributes to Habitat's mission of providing affordable housing, critical home repairs, and vital community resources.
The race begins at 10:00 AM, with check-in starting at 8:30 AM. After the race, don’t miss the Community Resource Village, where you'll find local nonprofits, financial education, veteran services, health and wellness resources, and volunteer opportunities. Together, let’s celebrate our veterans and take strides toward building a brighter future for our communities. Run, walk, give back, and build hope with us!
The race begins at 10:00 AM, with check-in starting at 8:30 AM. After the race, don’t miss the Community Resource Village, where you'll find local nonprofits, financial education, veteran services, health and wellness resources, and volunteer opportunities. Together, let’s celebrate our veterans and take strides toward building a brighter future for our communities. Run, walk, give back, and build hope with us!
Organiser's Description
This year is especially meaningful as we celebrate 40 years of building homes, strengthening neighborhoods, and creating brighter futures across Essex, Hudson, and Union Counties.
Our annual 5K proudly honors the brave men and women who have served our country. Through Habitat's affordable housing, critical home repair, and Community Resource Hub programs, we remain committed to supporting veterans by helping them build and maintain safe, stable places to call home.
Whether you're running for a personal best, walking with family and friends, or simply supporting a cause you believe in, every step you take helps create lasting change.
Your participation supports Habitat's mission to:
Build affordable homes
Preserve homeownership through critical repairs
Provide food security to local families
Restore vital identification documents
Connect veterans, seniors, and families with essential community resources
Following the race, stick around for our Community Resource Village, featuring local nonprofits, financial education, veteran services, health and wellness resources, volunteer opportunities, and more!
Sunday, October 18, 2026
Pier A Park | 100 Sinatra Drive Hoboken, NJ 07030
Race Start Time: 10:00 AM
All ages and abilities are welcome!
Check in starts at 8:30 AM
Together, we're celebrating 40 years of impactand taking the next step toward building stronger communities for generations to come.
Run. Walk. Give Back. Build Hope.
Our annual 5K proudly honors the brave men and women who have served our country. Through Habitat's affordable housing, critical home repair, and Community Resource Hub programs, we remain committed to supporting veterans by helping them build and maintain safe, stable places to call home.
Whether you're running for a personal best, walking with family and friends, or simply supporting a cause you believe in, every step you take helps create lasting change.
Your participation supports Habitat's mission to:
Build affordable homes
Preserve homeownership through critical repairs
Provide food security to local families
Restore vital identification documents
Connect veterans, seniors, and families with essential community resources
Following the race, stick around for our Community Resource Village, featuring local nonprofits, financial education, veteran services, health and wellness resources, volunteer opportunities, and more!
Sunday, October 18, 2026
Pier A Park | 100 Sinatra Drive Hoboken, NJ 07030
Race Start Time: 10:00 AM
All ages and abilities are welcome!
Check in starts at 8:30 AM
Together, we're celebrating 40 years of impactand taking the next step toward building stronger communities for generations to come.
Run. Walk. Give Back. Build Hope.
Races
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5K Run/Walk
Incl. T-Shirt
Sun 18th October 2026 (10:00AM EDT)
$45.00
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Location
Pier A Park, 100 Sinatra Drive, Hoboken, 07030, NJ, United States
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