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
Join us for the Mantua VFW Live and Virtual 5K & 1 Mile "Running for Vets" event on Sunday, October 4th, 2026, in the picturesque Mantua, Gloucester. This exciting race features a 5K run and a 1-mile walk, both starting and finishing at the Mantua VFW Post 7679, with participants enjoying a scenic route through the beautiful Chestnut Branch Park.
After crossing the finish line, everyone is invited to celebrate at the VFW with a lively post-race party that includes an awards ceremony, delicious refreshments, and a complimentary luncheon with age-appropriate beverages. This family-friendly event is perfect for all ages, with ribbons awarded to all one-mile finishers and competitive categories for various age groups. Best of all, proceeds from this event will benefit the Honor Flight of Southern New Jersey and the Mantua VFW, making your participation meaningful. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to support our veterans and enjoy a fun-filled day!
After crossing the finish line, everyone is invited to celebrate at the VFW with a lively post-race party that includes an awards ceremony, delicious refreshments, and a complimentary luncheon with age-appropriate beverages. This family-friendly event is perfect for all ages, with ribbons awarded to all one-mile finishers and competitive categories for various age groups. Best of all, proceeds from this event will benefit the Honor Flight of Southern New Jersey and the Mantua VFW, making your participation meaningful. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to support our veterans and enjoy a fun-filled day!
Organiser's Description
ENTRY NOW OPEN.
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
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Virtual 5K
Incl. T-Shirt
$30.00
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Live 5K - Student
Incl. T-Shirt
Sun 4th October 2026 (10:00AM EDT)
$25.00
Please provide proof of student status -
Live 1 Mile Walk
Incl. T-Shirt
Sun 4th October 2026 (10:00AM EDT)
$25.00
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Live 1 Mile Walk -Student
Incl. T-Shirt
Sun 4th October 2026 (10:00AM EDT)
$20.00
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Mantua VFW, 8 New York Ave. Mantua N.J., Mantua, 08051, NJ, United States
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