RJ VanDeMortel 5K
- Date Sat 6th June 2026
- Time 10:00AM EDT
- Location Newark, New York
- Price $32.80
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the RJ VanDeMortel 5K on Saturday, June 6, 2026, a delightful community event designed for participants of all ages! Whether you choose to run, walk, or stroll, this untimed race offers a fantastic opportunity to honor the memory of RJ while enjoying a fun-filled day with friends, family, and even your furry companions. Set in a vibrant atmosphere, this event promises music, raffles, and exciting 50/50 ticket draws, making it a perfect outing for everyone.
The festivities kick off with registration at 9:00 AM, followed by the race starting at 10:00 AM. Don’t miss your chance to snag a free cotton t-shirt when you register by May 30, 2026. Proceeds from the RJ VanDeMortel 5K will benefit the RJ VanDeMortel Scholarship Fund at Newark High School, ensuring that RJ's legacy continues to support future generations. Mark your calendars and get ready for a day of joy, community spirit, and celebration!
The festivities kick off with registration at 9:00 AM, followed by the race starting at 10:00 AM. Don’t miss your chance to snag a free cotton t-shirt when you register by May 30, 2026. Proceeds from the RJ VanDeMortel 5K will benefit the RJ VanDeMortel Scholarship Fund at Newark High School, ensuring that RJ's legacy continues to support future generations. Mark your calendars and get ready for a day of joy, community spirit, and celebration!
Organiser's Description
The RJ VANDEMORTEL 5K is an untimed, family friendly, in person or virtual, community event, to honor and remember RJ. In true RJ fashion, gather your friends, family, kids, dogs and loved ones for a fun, run or walk. Proceeds from this race will go to the RJ VanDeMortel, Newark High School, Scholarship Fund.
Free cotton t- shirt as long as you are registered by 5/30/2026.
Registration starts at 9:00am. Run/walk begins at 10:00am.
There will be music, raffles and 50/50 tickets. Drawings immediately after the race.
Free cotton t- shirt as long as you are registered by 5/30/2026.
Registration starts at 9:00am. Run/walk begins at 10:00am.
There will be music, raffles and 50/50 tickets. Drawings immediately after the race.
Races
-
RJ VanDeMortel 5K (In Person)
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T Shirt
Sat 6th June 2026 (10:00AM EDT)
$32.80
OPENS 09 MARIn person registration and sign in starts at 9:00am. Run/walk begins at 10:00am. Day of race registration will be electronic payment only. NO CASH REGISTRATION DAY OF RACE. There will be music, raffles and 50/50 tickets. Drawings immediately after the race. -
RJ VanDeMortel 5K (Virtual)
Incl. $2.80 Fee
$32.80
OPENS 09 MAR
Reviews
Done this event?
First-hand event reviews from people who have been there, done that and got the breathable T-shirt, really help everyone choose their next event.
Add a reviewLocation
311 Washington St, Perkins Park Near Concession Stand, Newark, 14513, NY, United States
Who's In
See who else is doing this event
Be the first
No-one has marked this event as 'Doing' or 'Maybe' yet. Will you be the first?
RJ VanDeMortel 5K
