Monmouth County's Stars & Strides Flag Day 5K & 1-Mile Freedom Walk
- Date Sun 14th June 2026
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Holmdel, New Jersey
- Price $32.80
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the Monmouth County's Stars & Strides Flag Day 5K & 1-Mile Freedom Walk on Sunday, June 14, 2026, in beautiful Holmdel, New Jersey! This exciting event is not just a race; it's a vibrant celebration of America's 250 years of courage, creativity, and community spirit. Participants can choose to take on the challenging 5K course or enjoy a leisurely stroll in the 1-Mile Freedom Walk, making it a perfect outing for seasoned runners, casual joggers, and families alike.
Dressed in your best red, white, and blue, you'll dash through a course filled with patriotic energy, high-energy music, and encouraging cheers. This once-in-a-lifetime event is an opportunity to honor the past while stepping boldly into the future. Awards will be given to the top three male and female finishers in various age groups, adding a competitive edge to the festivities. Join us in making history and celebrating 250 years of the United States with unforgettable style! Don't miss out on the chance to be part of this monumental occasion!
Dressed in your best red, white, and blue, you'll dash through a course filled with patriotic energy, high-energy music, and encouraging cheers. This once-in-a-lifetime event is an opportunity to honor the past while stepping boldly into the future. Awards will be given to the top three male and female finishers in various age groups, adding a competitive edge to the festivities. Join us in making history and celebrating 250 years of the United States with unforgettable style! Don't miss out on the chance to be part of this monumental occasion!
Organiser's Description
GET READY TO LACE UP FOR HISTORY!
Join in for a celebration of Americas semi-quincentennial250 years of courage, creativity, and community. This isnt just a race its a red-white-and-blue milestone that wont come around again for another 50 years!
Dash through a course bursting with patriotic spirit, high-energy music, and cheers as we honor the past, celebrate the present, and stride boldly into the future. Whether youre a seasoned runner, a casual jogger, or a family ready for festive fun, this 5K will have you feeling like fireworks are going off under your feet. Participants are encouraged to wear red, white, and blue on race day to show your patriotic pride.
Be part of a historic moment.
Run the race that happens once every half-century.
Celebrate 250 years of the United States in unforgettable style!
ON SITE REGISTRATION AND PRE-REGISTRATION PACKET PICK UP:
Friday, June 12, 2026 - 4:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M.
Bell Works, 101 Crawfords Corner Road, Holmdel, NJ 07733 (in front of the Holmdel Library)
5K AWARDS
Top 3 Male and Female Overall
Top 3 Male and Female in each age group
18 + under, 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49
50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+
No duplicate awards
*The 1 Mile Freedom Walk is not a timed event
Accepting donations and teams.
_This race benefits the Friends of the Monmouth County Park System, a charitable organization that provides financial support exclusively for Monmouth County Park System enhancements, including preserving historical and natural resources, providing recreational opportunities for urban youth, and providing activities for individuals with disabilities within the community._
_This event is brought to you by the Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners and the MonmouthNJ 250 Committee, as part of Monmouth Countys official observances of the 250th anniversary of the United States of America._
Join in for a celebration of Americas semi-quincentennial250 years of courage, creativity, and community. This isnt just a race its a red-white-and-blue milestone that wont come around again for another 50 years!
Dash through a course bursting with patriotic spirit, high-energy music, and cheers as we honor the past, celebrate the present, and stride boldly into the future. Whether youre a seasoned runner, a casual jogger, or a family ready for festive fun, this 5K will have you feeling like fireworks are going off under your feet. Participants are encouraged to wear red, white, and blue on race day to show your patriotic pride.
Be part of a historic moment.
Run the race that happens once every half-century.
Celebrate 250 years of the United States in unforgettable style!
ON SITE REGISTRATION AND PRE-REGISTRATION PACKET PICK UP:
Friday, June 12, 2026 - 4:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M.
Bell Works, 101 Crawfords Corner Road, Holmdel, NJ 07733 (in front of the Holmdel Library)
5K AWARDS
Top 3 Male and Female Overall
Top 3 Male and Female in each age group
18 + under, 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49
50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+
No duplicate awards
*The 1 Mile Freedom Walk is not a timed event
Accepting donations and teams.
_This race benefits the Friends of the Monmouth County Park System, a charitable organization that provides financial support exclusively for Monmouth County Park System enhancements, including preserving historical and natural resources, providing recreational opportunities for urban youth, and providing activities for individuals with disabilities within the community._
_This event is brought to you by the Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners and the MonmouthNJ 250 Committee, as part of Monmouth Countys official observances of the 250th anniversary of the United States of America._
Races
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Flag Day 5K
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 14th June 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$32.80
OPENS 01 JAN 26 -
1-Mile Freedom Walk
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 14th June 2026 (9:10AM EDT)
$32.80
OPENS 01 JAN 26
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101 Crawfords Corner Road, Holmdel, 07733, NJ, United States
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