Monmouth County's Stars & Strides Flag Day 5K & 1-Mile 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 for an unforgettable celebration at Monmouth County's Stars & Strides Flag Day 5K & 1-Mile Walk on Sunday, June 14, 2026, in Holmdel, New Jersey! This thrilling event marks a momentous occasion in American history, commemorating 250 years of courage and community. Lace up your sneakers and join runners of all levels for a spirited 5K race or take a leisurely stroll in the 1-Mile Freedom Walk. Experience a vibrant atmosphere filled with patriotic music, enthusiastic cheers, and a sense of unity as you dash through the course. This race isn't just about speed; it's about honoring the past while stepping boldly into the future!
Whether you’re a seasoned competitor or a family looking for festive fun, the Stars & Strides event promises excitement for everyone. With awards for the top finishers across various age groups and opportunities to support a charitable cause that enhances the Monmouth County Park System, this is an event you won’t want to miss. Mark your calendars and be part of this historic celebration that will only come around once every 50 years! Join us in Holmdel to celebrate America's 250th anniversary in style!
Whether you’re a seasoned competitor or a family looking for festive fun, the Stars & Strides event promises excitement for everyone. With awards for the top finishers across various age groups and opportunities to support a charitable cause that enhances the Monmouth County Park System, this is an event you won’t want to miss. Mark your calendars and be part of this historic celebration that will only come around once every 50 years! Join us in Holmdel to celebrate America's 250th anniversary in style!
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.
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.
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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Location
101 Crawfords Corner Road, Holmdel, 07733, NJ, United States
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