Lamp For Haiti 5K

Lamp for Haiti is a 501c3 Montclair, NJ-based nonprofit operating afull-service medical facility in Cite Soleil, Haiti. Lamp for Haitiprovides primary and life-saving quality healthcare to some of the mostmarginalized persons in Haitian society. Our key medical center issituated in Cite Soleil, one of the most impoverished communities in thewestern hemisphere. Each year, since 2006, in collaboration with localresidents, and other Haitian professionals, the Lamp has providedlow-cost quality healthcare to thousands of residents in need.Currently, Haiti is experiencing its most challenging time in history.Political turmoil, gang violence, and natural disasters have led to anextreme humanitarian crisis making it difficult for residents to accessclean water, food, health care, and medicine. The services provided byLamp for Haiti are needed now more than ever before. The support of ourdonors here in the United States and through various fundraisingactivities makes it possible for Lamp for Haiti to continue to its work.
Race course starts on Branch Brook Park at lamp post 47036 on west sideand just north of Cherry Blossom Center and follows West side ofChristopher Columbus Drive with mile 2 continuing on East side ofChristopher Columbus Drive (northbound) through mile 3 which follows onpark path after the cobble stone curb to the parking lot for CherryBlossom Center. The race ends on park path just North of the CherryBlossom Center. USATF certified. Runners and walkers welcome.
7:00am - Check In8:00 - 1 mile fun run9:00 – 5K (3.1 mile) Run10:15 – Awards