Love for Luca 5K Run/Walk
- Date Sun 21st September 2025
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Middletown, New Jersey
- Price $16.90 - $32.80
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us in celebrating the vibrant spirit of Luca Iacono at the second annual Love for Luca 5K Run/Walk and Kids Fun Run on Sunday, September 21, 2025, at Middletown North High School in Middletown, Monmouth. This uplifting event honors the memory of Luca, a remarkable young boy who inspired everyone around him with his strength, joy, and passion for sports, even during his battle with cancer. Participants can enjoy a scenic 5K run or walk while contributing to a worthy cause, as all proceeds will support Infinite Love for Kids Fighting Cancer. This dedicated organization provides essential financial and emotional assistance to families navigating pediatric cancer, as well as funding vital treatment research.
Be part of this heartfelt gathering to not only celebrate Luca's legacy but also to help ensure that other children can pursue their dreams. With less than 4% of federal funding allocated to childhood cancer research, your participation can make a significant impact. Lace up your running shoes and join us in raising awareness and funds for an important cause that resonates deeply within our community. Letβs come together to honor Luca's memory and make a difference in the lives of those fighting cancer!
Be part of this heartfelt gathering to not only celebrate Luca's legacy but also to help ensure that other children can pursue their dreams. With less than 4% of federal funding allocated to childhood cancer research, your participation can make a significant impact. Lace up your running shoes and join us in raising awareness and funds for an important cause that resonates deeply within our community. Letβs come together to honor Luca's memory and make a difference in the lives of those fighting cancer!
Organiser's Description
On October 30, 2008, an incredible force entered this world: a boy by the name of Luca Iacono. As a resident of Middletown, NJ, he attended Harmony Elementary School, where he was a bright, loving, witty child with a passion for family, friends, and sports. A multi-sport athlete, he excelled at football, and he dreamed of becoming a running back for his favorite team, the NY Giants. When Luca was in third grade, he was diagnosed with Alveolar Rhabdomyosarcoma, a rare form of cancer that begins in the soft tissue structures of the body. Even during his cancer treatments, he exuded strength and grace, and would continue to find joy and passion in time with his loved ones and on any sports field.
The world heartbreakingly lost this energetic, passionate boy in November of 2019. To honor his memory, please come join us for the second Love for Luca 5K Run/Walk and Kids Fun Run, which will be held on September 21, 2025 at Middletown North High School to celebrate the life of this remarkable boy with an athletic endeavor that he would have loved and excelled at. All of the proceeds from this race will be given to a local non-profit organization, Infinite Love for Kids Fighting Cancer [https://runsignup.com/%28https:/www.infiniteloveforkidsfightingcancer.org] , whose purpose is to assist with fulfilling pediatric cancer treatment research grants while also providing financial emotional and financial aid to children and families who are undergoing cancer treatment. Infinite Love was a tremendous support to the Iacono family, and we are honored to be able to fundraise for their incredible organization. With less than 4% of the federal budget for cancer research being dedicated to childhood cancer, it is important that we chose an organization that is providing the medical community with the funds to help these children live to see their dreams fulfilled.
From Lucas obituary: He was wise beyond his years and taught those around him not to waste a single moment, to always smile, be happy, and that life was a gift not to be wasted. Come join us on 9/21/2025 to celebrate his remarkable spirit and raise much-needed funds for Infinite Love!
The world heartbreakingly lost this energetic, passionate boy in November of 2019. To honor his memory, please come join us for the second Love for Luca 5K Run/Walk and Kids Fun Run, which will be held on September 21, 2025 at Middletown North High School to celebrate the life of this remarkable boy with an athletic endeavor that he would have loved and excelled at. All of the proceeds from this race will be given to a local non-profit organization, Infinite Love for Kids Fighting Cancer [https://runsignup.com/%28https:/www.infiniteloveforkidsfightingcancer.org] , whose purpose is to assist with fulfilling pediatric cancer treatment research grants while also providing financial emotional and financial aid to children and families who are undergoing cancer treatment. Infinite Love was a tremendous support to the Iacono family, and we are honored to be able to fundraise for their incredible organization. With less than 4% of the federal budget for cancer research being dedicated to childhood cancer, it is important that we chose an organization that is providing the medical community with the funds to help these children live to see their dreams fulfilled.
From Lucas obituary: He was wise beyond his years and taught those around him not to waste a single moment, to always smile, be happy, and that life was a gift not to be wasted. Come join us on 9/21/2025 to celebrate his remarkable spirit and raise much-needed funds for Infinite Love!
Races
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5K Run/Walk (Timed)
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 21st September 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$32.80
OPENS MAY 25 -
Kids Fun Run Dash Races
Incl. $1.90 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 21st September 2025 (10:00AM EDT)
$16.90
OPENS MAY 25
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