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
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Event summary
Join us for the second annual Roxbury PBA 311 5K Charity Run/Walk on Saturday, June 28, 2025, starting at 8:30 a.m. at the beautiful Horseshoe Lake in Succasunna, Morris County, NJ. This exciting event promises a fun-filled day for participants of all ages, with a USATF-NJ certified course that caters to both seasoned runners and casual walkers alike. All proceeds from the race will support John Bauer, affectionately known as John Bear, who has bravely faced significant medical challenges due to a rare genetic disorder.
Race day registrations kick off at 7:00 a.m., and the first 250 registrants will receive a special event shirt. The event registration fee is just $30, and children aged 10 and under can participate for free! Bring the whole family, including strollers, and enjoy a post-race celebration featuring a petting zoo, bagels, coffee, cold beverages, and lively music. Awards will be given to the top three male and female runners, making this not only a charitable event but a competitive one too. Don’t miss this chance to make a difference while enjoying a day of community spirit and fun!
Race day registrations kick off at 7:00 a.m., and the first 250 registrants will receive a special event shirt. The event registration fee is just $30, and children aged 10 and under can participate for free! Bring the whole family, including strollers, and enjoy a post-race celebration featuring a petting zoo, bagels, coffee, cold beverages, and lively music. Awards will be given to the top three male and female runners, making this not only a charitable event but a competitive one too. Don’t miss this chance to make a difference while enjoying a day of community spirit and fun!
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
Accepting all registrations on day of the event.
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 to register.
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
Accepting all registrations on day of the event.
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 to register.
Race hotline: (973)448-2051
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