Mantua VFW Live and Virtual 5K & 1 Mile "Running for Vets" - 2026
- Date Sun 4th October 2026
- Time 10:00AM EDT
- Location Mantua, New Jersey
- Price $20.00 - $30.00
- Races 5 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the Mantua VFW Live and Virtual 5K & 1 Mile "Running for Vets" on Sunday, October 4, 2026, in the charming town of Mantua, Gloucester. This exciting event features a 5K run and a 1-mile walk that will take participants through the picturesque Chestnut Branch Park, making it a delightful experience for both seasoned runners and families alike.
Join us at the Mantua VFW Post 7679, where the race will start and finish, and enjoy a day filled with post-race festivities including an awards ceremony, refreshments, and a delicious luncheon. With age categories ranging from under 19 to 70+, every participant will receive a ribbon for completing the 1-mile walk. Best of all, the proceeds will benefit the Honor Flight of Southern New Jersey and the Mantua VFW, supporting our veterans. Mark your calendars for this fantastic, family-friendly event that promises fun for all ages!
Join us at the Mantua VFW Post 7679, where the race will start and finish, and enjoy a day filled with post-race festivities including an awards ceremony, refreshments, and a delicious luncheon. With age categories ranging from under 19 to 70+, every participant will receive a ribbon for completing the 1-mile walk. Best of all, the proceeds will benefit the Honor Flight of Southern New Jersey and the Mantua VFW, supporting our veterans. Mark your calendars for this fantastic, family-friendly event that promises fun for all ages!
Organiser's Description
NOTE -ENTRY AND DETAILS WILL BE POSTED IN EARLY SPRING 2026
5K RUN, AND 1 MILE WALK WILL START AND FINISH AT MANTUA VFW, AND CONTINUE THROUGH BEAUTIFUL CHESTNUT BRANCH PARK. AFTER RACE AND WALK FINISH, EVERYONE IS INVITED BACK TO THE MANTUA VFW POST 7679, 8 NEW YORK AVE., MANTUA N.J. CLICK ON THEIR FACEBOOK PAGE BELOW FOR DIRECTIONS AND A MAP. POST-RACE FESTIVITIES WILL INCLUDE THE AWARDS CEREMONY, REFRESHMENTS, LUNCHEON, AND AGE-APPROPRIATE COMPLIMENTARY BEVERAGES. FUN FOR ALL AGES - FAMILY FRIENDLY ATMOSPHERE. PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT HONOR FLIGHT OF SOUTHERN NEW JERSEY, AND THE MANTUA VFW. PLEASE CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW TO LEARN MORE ABOUT HONOR FLIGHT OF SOUTHERN NEW JERSEY
WWW.SJHONORFLIGHT.ORG [https://www.sjhonorflight.org]
19 & UNDER, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+, RIBBONS TO ALL ONE MILE FINISHERS!
5K RUN, AND 1 MILE WALK WILL START AND FINISH AT MANTUA VFW, AND CONTINUE THROUGH BEAUTIFUL CHESTNUT BRANCH PARK. AFTER RACE AND WALK FINISH, EVERYONE IS INVITED BACK TO THE MANTUA VFW POST 7679, 8 NEW YORK AVE., MANTUA N.J. CLICK ON THEIR FACEBOOK PAGE BELOW FOR DIRECTIONS AND A MAP. POST-RACE FESTIVITIES WILL INCLUDE THE AWARDS CEREMONY, REFRESHMENTS, LUNCHEON, AND AGE-APPROPRIATE COMPLIMENTARY BEVERAGES. FUN FOR ALL AGES - FAMILY FRIENDLY ATMOSPHERE. PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT HONOR FLIGHT OF SOUTHERN NEW JERSEY, AND THE MANTUA VFW. PLEASE CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW TO LEARN MORE ABOUT HONOR FLIGHT OF SOUTHERN NEW JERSEY
WWW.SJHONORFLIGHT.ORG [https://www.sjhonorflight.org]
19 & UNDER, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+, RIBBONS TO ALL ONE MILE FINISHERS!
Races
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Live 5K
Incl. T-Shirt
Sun 4th October 2026 (10:00AM EDT)
$30.00
OPENS 03 MAR 26 -
Virtual 5K
Incl. T-Shirt
$30.00
OPENS 03 MAR 26 -
Live 5K - Student
Incl. T-Shirt
Sun 4th October 2026 (10:00AM EDT)
$25.00
OPENS 03 MAR 26Please provide proof of student status -
Live 1 Mile Walk
Incl. T-Shirt
Sun 4th October 2026 (10:00AM EDT)
$25.00
OPENS 03 MAR 26 -
Live 1 Mile Walk -Student
Incl. T-Shirt
Sun 4th October 2026 (10:00AM EDT)
$20.00
OPENS 03 MAR 26
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Mantua VFW, 8 New York Ave. Mantua N.J., Mantua, 08051, NJ, United States
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