Island Luau 5k

Good Day for a Run

From Good Day for a Run

5.0 · 1 review
Sunday, September 21, 2025 Past event
10:00 AM EDT
Pennsville, New Jersey
$38.10–$49.76 · 2 races
5km, 1 Mile

Event summary

Get ready for a tropical experience at the Island Luau 5K, organized by Good Day for a Run! This exciting event will take place on Sunday, September 21st, 2025, in the charming town of Pennsville, Salem. With only about 50 spots left, now is the perfect time to register and secure your place for a day filled with fun, fitness, and community spirit. Participants can choose to run, walk, or cheer on friends and family during the chip-timed 5K race that kicks off at 10 AM.

Join in the festive atmosphere with a post-run luau at the stunning Shipyard Event Space along the Delaware River. Enjoy a spectacular 45-minute Hawaiian dancing show, delicious food from local food trucks, and vibrant traditional Hawaiian music. There will even be a hula hoop contest and a best-dressed competition to add to the excitement! Plus, all registered participants will receive a Hawaiian lei and an upgraded race shirt. This event proudly supports the Headstrong Foundation, making it a fantastic opportunity to have fun while giving back. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable Hawaiian-style celebration—register today!

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Reviews

5.0

1 review

JG
Juan Gonzalez

Reviewing the 2025 edition · 1 year ago

Very Fun, dynamic, I liked how they had a cultural showcase at the end

Races

  • 5k Run/Walk

    Incl. $3.76 Fee & Upgraded Adult/Men's, Women's, or Youth Tee

    5K Walkers need to register to participate. Start behind the runners at 10 am.

    10:00 AM EDT

    $49.76

    Entries closed
  • 1 Mile Walk

    Incl. $3.10 Fee & Upgraded Adult/Men's, Women's, or Youth Tee

    10:05 AM EDT

    $38.10

    Entries closed

Organiser's description

ONLY ABOUT 50 SPOTS LEFT! REGISTER TODAY TO GUARANTEE YOUR SPOT! VOLUNTEERS NEEDED - GREAT PERKS!

AS THEY SAY IN HAWAII... _E HELE KAUA! _(LET'S PARTY!)

_JOIN THIS HAWAIIAN STYLE RUN, WALK AND LUAU. THIS RACE AND AFTER PARTY IS A CROWD FAVORITE!_

_PROUDLY SUPPORTS THE CHARITY ORGANIZATION HEADSTRONG FOUNDATION. LEARN MORE HERE - _HEADSTRONG FOUNDATION http://www.headstrong.org

_ALL REGISTERED PARTICIPANTS WILL HAVE ACCESS TO THIS ONE-OF-A-KIND EVENT:_

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RUN, WALK OR CHEER! (SEE DETAILS BELOW*)

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POST RUN PARTY FEATURING THE FOLLOWING!

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WATERFRONT PARTY AT THE NEW SHIPYARD EVENT SPACE LOCATED ON THE DELAWARE RIVER HTTPS://THESHIPYARDNJ.COM/ https://theshipyardnj.com

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45 MINUTE HAWAIIAN DANCING SHOW BY THE _SOUTH PACIFIC ISLAND DANCERS! LEARN MORE https://www.southpacificislanddancers.com_

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GREAT FOOD OPTIONS AVAILABLE FROM FOOD TRUCKS!

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ENJOY TRADITIONAL HAWAIIAN STYLE MUSIC.

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HULA HOOP CONTEST!

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BEST DRESSED COMPETITION

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FULL BAR MENU

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DRINK TICKET FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS AGE 21 AND OVER. HAWAIIAN PUNCH AVAILABLE FOR KIDS!

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5K RACE AT 10AM

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CHIP-TIMED 5K RACE, FUN FOR ALL AGES, BEGINNERS, AND SEASONED RUNNERS!

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AWARDS FOR TOP 3 OVERALL AND AGE GROUP MALE & FEMALE WINNERS (14 & UNDER, 15-19, 20-29, AND EVERY 10 YRS.)

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HAWAIIAN LEI AND UPGRADED SHIRT.

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1 MILE WALK

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ENJOY A LEISURELY WALK OR FUN JOG ON THE 1 MILE COURSE.

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HAWAIIAN LEI AND UPGRADED SHIRT INCLUDED

INVITE FRIENDS ON FACEBOOK ON THE ISLAND LUAU 5K PAGE HERE: FACEBOOK.COM/EVENTS/3928786484059655 https://www.facebook.com/events/3928786484059655

VOLUNTEERS RECEIVE GREAT PERKS! VISIT "VOLUNTEER" TAB FOR DETAILS AND SIGN UP.

Location

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

Good Day for a Run

Good Day for a Run

Year-round Race Management Company that produces and manages races in the mid-Atlantic and Northeast regions. Our signature race series is Run the Vineyards, but we produce another 20 races as well.

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