Mantua VFW Live and Virtual 5K & 1 Mile "Running for Vets" - 2025
- Date Sun 5th October 2025
- 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 5, 2025, in the charming town of Mantua, Gloucester. This exciting occasion invites participants of all ages to run or walk through the picturesque Chestnut Branch Park, with both the 5K run and 1-mile walk starting and finishing at the Mantua VFW. After crossing the finish line, everyone is welcome to celebrate back at the VFW Post 7679, where post-race festivities will include an awards ceremony, delicious refreshments, and a luncheon featuring age-appropriate complimentary beverages.
This family-friendly event not only encourages community spirit and health but also supports a noble cause, with proceeds benefiting Honor Flight of Southern New Jersey and the Mantua VFW. Ribbons will be awarded to all finishers of the 1-mile walk, with competitive age categories available for the 5K run from youth to seniors. Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to enjoy a day of fun, fitness, and camaraderie while honoring our veterans!
This family-friendly event not only encourages community spirit and health but also supports a noble cause, with proceeds benefiting Honor Flight of Southern New Jersey and the Mantua VFW. Ribbons will be awarded to all finishers of the 1-mile walk, with competitive age categories available for the 5K run from youth to seniors. Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to enjoy a day of fun, fitness, and camaraderie while honoring our veterans!
Organiser's Description
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!
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 5th October 2025 (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 5th October 2025 (10:00AM EDT)
$25.00
Please provide proof of student status -
Live 1 Mile Walk
Incl. T-Shirt
Sun 5th October 2025 (10:00AM EDT)
$25.00
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Live 1 Mile Walk -Student
Incl. T-Shirt
Sun 5th October 2025 (10:00AM EDT)
$20.00
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