Lamp For Haiti 5K
- Date Sun 2nd May 2027
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Newark, New Jersey
- Price $18.25 - $38.75
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
This is more than just a race; it's an opportunity to make a real impact! Participants are encouraged to raise $200 or more, helping to fund essential services like women's health care and child nutrition for thousands of Haitians. Awards will be presented to the top overall male and female finishers, as well as to the top three participants in each age group. Bring your friends, family, and neighbors for a day full of movement, community spirit, and giving back. Register today and help shine a light of hope with every mile!
Organiser's Description
USATF-CERTIFIED COURSE
TAKE ON OUR USATF-CERTIFIED ROUTE, DESIGNED FOR BOTH SEASONED RUNNERS AND CASUAL WALKERS. ENJOY A SAFE, SCENIC COURSE THAT PROMISES AN ENERGETIC ATMOSPHERE FROM START TO FINISH. WHETHER YOURE AIMING FOR A PERSONAL BEST OR SIMPLY WANT TO ENJOY THE DAY, THERES A PLACE FOR YOU HERE.
AWARDS AND AGE GROUP CATEGORIES
AWARDS WILL BE PRESENTED TO THE TOP OVERALL MALE AND FEMALE FINISHERS.
IN ADDITION, RECOGNITION WILL BE GIVEN TO THE TOP THREE MALE AND FEMALE PARTICIPANTS IN EACH OF THE FOLLOWING AGE GROUPS: 18-23, 24-29, AND CONTINUING IN FIVE-YEAR INCREMENTS UP TO AGE 80. AWARDS CEREMONY AFTER RACE AT 9:15AM.
BE A FUNDRAISING CHAMPION
ALONGSIDE THE EXCITEMENT OF COMMUNITY, MUSIC, AND FUN, WE INVITE YOU TO DEEPEN YOUR INVOLVEMENT WITH LAMP FOR HAITI BY TURNING YOUR RUN OR WALK INTO A PERSONAL FUNDRAISER. WE ENCOURAGE EACH PARTICIPANT TO RAISE $200 (OR MORE) FOR LAMP.
AS THIS YEAR MARKS THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF LAMP FOR HAITIS DEDICATION TO PROVIDING ESSENTIAL AND MEDICAL CARE TO THOUSANDS OF HAITIANS IN DESPERATE NEED. WE OWE THIS MILESTONE TO THE GENEROSITY OF OUR DONORS IN THE UNITED STATES. BY RAISING $200, YOU WILL HELP MAKE THIS 20TH YEAR EVEN MORE MEMORABLE. IF EVERY RUNNER MEETS THIS GOAL, WE WILL SURPASS OUR FUNDRAISING TARGET, ENABLING US TO CONTINUE DELIVERING WOMENS HEALTH CARE, CHILD NUTRITION, X-RAYS, AND MEDICAL TREATMENT TO THOSE IN NEED.
THE TOP THREE INDIVIDUALS WHO RAISE THE MOST FUNDS WILL EACH RECEIVE A SPECIAL PRIZE IN RECOGNITION OF THEIR OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS. HOWEVER, THE TRUE REWARD GOES BEYOND ANY TANGIBLE GIFTTHE GREATEST PRIZE IS THE KNOWLEDGE THAT YOUR COMBINED EFFORTS DIRECTLY SUPPORT THOSE IN NEED AND MAKE A MEANINGFUL DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF SO MANY.
_TOGETHER, WE CAN MAKE A LASTING DIFFERENCE._
EVERYONE IS WELCOMEJOIN US!
BRING YOUR FRIENDS, FAMILY, AND NEIGHBORSRUNNERS AND WALKERS OF ALL LEVELS ARE ENCOURAGED TO PARTICIPATE. LETS COME TOGETHER FOR AN UNFORGETTABLE DAY OF MOVEMENT, COMMUNITY, AND GIVING BACK. REGISTER TODAY AND HELP SHINE A LIGHT OF HOPE WITH EVERY MILE!
Races
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5K Run
Incl. $3.75 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 2nd May 2027 (8:00AM EDT)
$38.75
OPENS 04 FEB 27 -
5K Run Student Rate
Incl. $3.25 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 2nd May 2027 (8:00AM EDT)
$18.25
OPENS 04 FEB 27
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