Roxbury PBA 311 5K Charity Run/Walk
- Date Sat 28th June 2025
- Time 8:30AM EDT
- Location Succasunna, New Jersey
- Price $32.75
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for a heartwarming day of community and compassion at the Roxbury PBA 311 5K Charity Run/Walk, taking place on Saturday, June 28, 2025, at the scenic Horseshoe Lake in Succasunna, Morris. Kicking off at 8:30 a.m., this second annual event promises to be an uplifting experience for participants and supporters alike, with all proceeds benefiting John Bauer, affectionately known as John Bear.
Join us in celebrating John's journey while challenging yourself on a USATF-NJ certified course. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or a family looking for a fun outing, this 5K allows everyone to contribute to a worthy cause. Race day registration opens at 7:00 a.m., and the first 250 participants will receive a commemorative shirt. Enjoy a post-race celebration featuring a traveling petting zoo, delicious bagels, coffee, and live music! With a registration fee of just $30, and free entry for children 10 and under, it’s a perfect way to spend a Saturday morning while supporting an inspiring cause. Don’t miss out on the chance to make a difference – come and run for John!
Join us in celebrating John's journey while challenging yourself on a USATF-NJ certified course. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or a family looking for a fun outing, this 5K allows everyone to contribute to a worthy cause. Race day registration opens at 7:00 a.m., and the first 250 participants will receive a commemorative shirt. Enjoy a post-race celebration featuring a traveling petting zoo, delicious bagels, coffee, and live music! With a registration fee of just $30, and free entry for children 10 and under, it’s a perfect way to spend a Saturday morning while supporting an inspiring cause. Don’t miss out on the chance to make a difference – come and run for John!
Organiser's Description
Our second annual charity 5K will be held on June 28, 2025, at 8:30 a.m. The event will take place at Horseshoe Lake in Succasunna NJ and all proceeds will go to John Bauer aka JOHN BEAR. John Bear was born on December 17, 2020. Besides being born with some cloudiness in his right eye, he seemed absolutely perfect. However, in early August 2021, John was rushed to the ER for displaying sudden loss of head control and was quickly diagnosed with a serious form of epilepsy, known as Infantile Spasms. After this diagnosis, many rounds of genetic testing were completed before doctors discovered that John inherited a rare genetic disorder, known as a COL4A1 mutation (Gould Syndrome). At the time of John's diagnosis, less than 100 cases in the world were documented, and John is currently the only person with his specific variant. This disorder causes small-vessel brain disease and is a multi-system disorder affecting his other organs, such as his eyes, kidneys, and heart. Doctors discovered that John suffered from an in-utero stroke, which caused his treatment-resistant epilepsy. John had surgery in January 2023 to see if he would be a good candidate for brain surgery in the future, which he unfortunately is not. In March of 2023, John had an additional surgery to place a Vagal Nerve Stimulator in an attempt to help his seizures. John has been hospitalized several times due to his epilepsy, most recently spending time in the PICU in September 2024. Despite his medical challenges, John is a very happy boy who loves school, rocking out to music, and spending time with his family.
Race day registration will start at 7:00am by the Imagination Station in Horseshoe Lake.
The Course is USATF-NJ certified (#NJ25010MNS) and will be a sanctioned event.
Post Race celebration will include a traveling petting zoo, bagels, coffee, cold beverages, and music.
Awards will be given to the top 3 Male and Female runners.
Price of event: $30.00
Children 10 and under are free. You DO NOT have to register your child/children if they are free. Strollers are welcomed.
Time of Event: 8:30 am
A shirt will be given to the first 250 people.
Race hotline: (973)448-2051
Race day registration will start at 7:00am by the Imagination Station in Horseshoe Lake.
The Course is USATF-NJ certified (#NJ25010MNS) and will be a sanctioned event.
Post Race celebration will include a traveling petting zoo, bagels, coffee, cold beverages, and music.
Awards will be given to the top 3 Male and Female runners.
Price of event: $30.00
Children 10 and under are free. You DO NOT have to register your child/children if they are free. Strollers are welcomed.
Time of Event: 8:30 am
A shirt will be given to the first 250 people.
Race hotline: (973)448-2051
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