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 setting of Mantua, Gloucester. This exciting day of community and camaraderie features a scenic 5K run and a fun 1-mile walk, both starting and finishing at the Mantua VFW. Participants will enjoy a picturesque course through beautiful Chestnut Branch Park, making it a perfect outing for families and friends alike.
After crossing the finish line, everyone is invited back to the Mantua VFW Post 7679 for a lively post-race celebration that includes an awards ceremony, delicious refreshments, and a complimentary luncheon with age-appropriate beverages. The event is not only a fantastic way to stay active but also serves a noble cause, with proceeds benefiting Honor Flight of Southern New Jersey and the Mantua VFW. Runners and walkers of all ages are welcome, with ribbons awarded to all finishers of the 1-mile walk. Don't miss this opportunity to support our veterans while enjoying a fun-filled day outdoors!
After crossing the finish line, everyone is invited back to the Mantua VFW Post 7679 for a lively post-race celebration that includes an awards ceremony, delicious refreshments, and a complimentary luncheon with age-appropriate beverages. The event is not only a fantastic way to stay active but also serves a noble cause, with proceeds benefiting Honor Flight of Southern New Jersey and the Mantua VFW. Runners and walkers of all ages are welcome, with ribbons awarded to all finishers of the 1-mile walk. Don't miss this opportunity to support our veterans while enjoying a fun-filled day outdoors!
Organiser's Description
ENTRY WILL OPEN IN THE SPRING OF 2025
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 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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