"Painting the Town Red, White and Blue" Milltown Knights of Columbus 5K run

  • Date Fri 4th July 2025
  • Time 7:30AM EST
  • Location Milltown, New Jersey
  • Price $12.00 - $32.75
  • Races 2 races
  • Distances 5km, 1 Mile

Event summary

Get ready to celebrate Independence Day with the exhilarating "Painting the Town Red, White and Blue" Milltown Knights of Columbus 5K Run and 1 Mile Fun Run on Friday, July 4, 2025, in Milltown, Middlesex! This vibrant community event promises a day filled with fun, laughter, and patriotism, bringing together over 400 racers and spectators to honor our nation's freedom. Whether you're a seasoned runner or just looking for a fun way to join in the festivities, the 5K race and 1-mile fun run are perfect opportunities to get active and engage with the community.

This year, the race serves as a major fundraiser for Our Lady of Lourdes, Knights of Columbus Council 7250, benefiting numerous local charities and organizations such as the Make a Smile Foundation and the Milltown Little League. Registration is just $30 for the 5K, which includes a collectible T-shirt if you sign up by July 2, or $10 for the Fun Run. Don't miss the bib pickup on July 3, 2025, at Road Runner Sports, or grab your bib on race day at the Milltown Senior Center starting at 7 AM. Join us in making a difference while celebrating the spirit

Organiser's Description

Thank you for your interest in the "Painting the Town Red, White and Blue" Milltown 4th of July 5K Race and 1 Mile Fun Run. As the Race is just one part of the Milltown 4th of July festivities, we hope you will join us for a day of fun, laughter and patriotism. As the race is always well attended with over 400 racers annually, it is such a big community and regional event to celebrate our country's independence day.

This Race is a major fundraiser for Our Lady of Lourdes, Knights of Columbus Council 7250.

With the funds raised by the Race we provide support to many local and area charities, support organizations and community programs such as the following.

* Make a Smile Foundation
* Milltown 4th of July Committee
* Milltown Little League and Softball
* Milltown Rescue Squad
* Food pantries in Milltown, North Brunswick and East Brunswick
* Life Choices of Metuchen
* Ozanam Mens Shelter, New Brunswick-
* Lions Club Thanksgiving meal program.
* Spotswood High School Project Graduation
* Coats for Kids
* Milltown Girl and Boy Scouts
* Special Olympics
* Nicole Surace Scholarship Fund (Spotswood High School)
-And many others

Event Fees:

$30.00 5K RACE and a collectible T-Shirt * for registration on or before July 2, 2025. After July 2, 2025 day of the race registration will be $35 per person

$10.00 1 MILE FUN RUN

Bib pickup will be at Road Runner Sports located at 501 Shoppes Blvd, North Brunswick NJ 08902. Pickup will be on July 3, 2025 from 3 pm - 7:00 pm. Race day pickup will be available on the morning of the race starting at 7 am at the Milltown Senior Center which is across from the Borough Park..

Times and winners will be posted online after the race on Bestrace.com.

THE OUR LADY OF LOURDES KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COUNCIL 7250 THANK YOU FOR YOUR PAST SUPPORT AND HOPE THAT YOU CAN CONTINUE YOUR SUPPORT THROUGH SIGNING UP FOR THE RUN OR BY MAKING A DONATION.

Races

  • "Painting the Town Red, White and Blue" Milltown Knights of Columbus 5K

    Incl. $2.75 Fee & T-Shirt

    Fri 4th July 2025 (8:00AM EDT)

    $32.75

    Arrival should be between 7:00 am and 7:30 am. Street closures begin around 7 am. On line registration closes at 11:59 PM on July 2. Last minute on-site registration will cost $35 per person.
  • Fun Run (1 Mile) In-Person

    Incl. $2.00 Fee

    Fri 4th July 2025 (7:30AM EDT)

    $12.00

    Arrival at 7:00 am and race will begin promptly at 7:30 am. Street closures begin around 7 am. On line registration closes at 11:59 PM on July 2.

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Location

60 Violet Terrace, Milltown, 08850, NJ, United States

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