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 $38.10
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for a day of patriotic celebration at the Monmouth County's Stars & Strides Flag Day 5K and 1-Mile Freedom Walk! Taking place on Sunday, June 14, 2026, in Holmdel, Monmouth, this exciting event commemorates 250 years of American history with a vibrant mix of community spirit and festive fun. Whether you’re an avid runner or a family looking for a day out, this race promises an unforgettable experience as you dash through a course filled with high-energy music, cheers, and a sea of red, white, and blue.
Kick off the festivities with a special Flag Day ceremony at 8:30 A.M., followed by the race starting promptly at 9:00 A.M. Participants can choose between the 5K race or the leisurely 1-Mile Freedom Walk, making it perfect for everyone. Enjoy complimentary refreshments post-race and take part in a range of activities, including pickleball, a rock-climbing wall, and giant games. With awards for top finishers in various age categories and exciting prize giveaways, this event is not just about racing—it’s about celebrating community and honoring our nation’s rich history. Registration is open
Kick off the festivities with a special Flag Day ceremony at 8:30 A.M., followed by the race starting promptly at 9:00 A.M. Participants can choose between the 5K race or the leisurely 1-Mile Freedom Walk, making it perfect for everyone. Enjoy complimentary refreshments post-race and take part in a range of activities, including pickleball, a rock-climbing wall, and giant games. With awards for top finishers in various age categories and exciting prize giveaways, this event is not just about racing—it’s about celebrating community and honoring our nation’s rich history. Registration is open
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!
PRICING:
$35 - Now through June 14, 2026
$250 for a Team of 10
EARLY CHECK-IN & BIB PICK-UP
Saturday, June 13, 2026
4:00 P.M. 7:00 P.M.
Bell Works (by the Holmdel Library)
101 Crawfords Corner Road
Holmdel, NJ 07733
RACE DAY CHECK-IN & BIB PICK-UP
Sunday, June 14, 2026
Beginning at 7:00 A.M.
Bell Works East Entrance - RED Parking Lot
ACCEPTING DAY OF RACE REGISTRATION: SUNDAY, JUNE 14, 2026
Bell Works, 101 Crawfords Corner Road, Holmdel, NJ 07733 (RED Parking Lot on East Entrance Side of Building)
FLAG DAY CEREMONY
A special Flag Day Ceremony will begin at approximately 8:30 A.M. We encourage all participants to join us as we celebrate our nation's flag and honor its significance.
RACE START
The Flag Day 5K Race and 1-Mile Freedom Walk will begin promptly at 9:00 A.M.
WATER STATIONS & REFRESHMENTS
Two water stations will be available along the 5K course at Miles 1 and 2, with an additional water station located at the Start/Finish Line.
After the race, participants can enjoy complimentary refreshments, including protein bars, granola bars, bagels, fruit snacks, water, and Gatorade.
AWARDS CEREMONY
The Awards Ceremony will begin at approximately 10:00 A.M.
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.
Please review the important event information below:
MORE THAN JUST A RACE!
In addition to the 5K and 1-Mile Freedom Walk, participants and spectators can enjoy:
Pickleball
Rock-climbing wall
Giant games, including Jenga, Checkers, Tic-Tac-Toe, and soccer activities
Appearances by Uncle Sam on Stilts and Buster from the Jersey Shore BlueClaws
Live music and prize giveaways from Thunder 106
And much more!
SPREAD THE WORD!
Registration remains open until race time, so there's still time for friends and family members to join the fun.
We look forward to seeing you on Sunday for a memorable Flag Day celebration!
_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!
PRICING:
$35 - Now through June 14, 2026
$250 for a Team of 10
EARLY CHECK-IN & BIB PICK-UP
Saturday, June 13, 2026
4:00 P.M. 7:00 P.M.
Bell Works (by the Holmdel Library)
101 Crawfords Corner Road
Holmdel, NJ 07733
RACE DAY CHECK-IN & BIB PICK-UP
Sunday, June 14, 2026
Beginning at 7:00 A.M.
Bell Works East Entrance - RED Parking Lot
ACCEPTING DAY OF RACE REGISTRATION: SUNDAY, JUNE 14, 2026
Bell Works, 101 Crawfords Corner Road, Holmdel, NJ 07733 (RED Parking Lot on East Entrance Side of Building)
FLAG DAY CEREMONY
A special Flag Day Ceremony will begin at approximately 8:30 A.M. We encourage all participants to join us as we celebrate our nation's flag and honor its significance.
RACE START
The Flag Day 5K Race and 1-Mile Freedom Walk will begin promptly at 9:00 A.M.
WATER STATIONS & REFRESHMENTS
Two water stations will be available along the 5K course at Miles 1 and 2, with an additional water station located at the Start/Finish Line.
After the race, participants can enjoy complimentary refreshments, including protein bars, granola bars, bagels, fruit snacks, water, and Gatorade.
AWARDS CEREMONY
The Awards Ceremony will begin at approximately 10:00 A.M.
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.
Please review the important event information below:
MORE THAN JUST A RACE!
In addition to the 5K and 1-Mile Freedom Walk, participants and spectators can enjoy:
Pickleball
Rock-climbing wall
Giant games, including Jenga, Checkers, Tic-Tac-Toe, and soccer activities
Appearances by Uncle Sam on Stilts and Buster from the Jersey Shore BlueClaws
Live music and prize giveaways from Thunder 106
And much more!
SPREAD THE WORD!
Registration remains open until race time, so there's still time for friends and family members to join the fun.
We look forward to seeing you on Sunday for a memorable Flag Day celebration!
_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. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 14th June 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$38.10
CLOSED -
1-Mile Freedom Walk
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 14th June 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$38.10
CLOSED
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