RUN WITH LIONS 5K
- Date Sat 2nd May 2026
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Cream Ridge, New Jersey
- Price $22.75 - $27.75
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Join us for the 18th Annual RUN WITH LIONS 5K on Saturday, May 2, 2026, in the picturesque Cream Ridge, Monmouth County, New Jersey. This exciting event invites runners, walkers, and families to enjoy a scenic course through the beautiful central NJ horse country while supporting a great cause. Participants can choose between a 5K run and a 1 Mile Fun Run, making it perfect for all fitness levels.
As we celebrate Kentucky Derby Day, over 150 participants are expected to come together for fun, fitness, and community spirit, helping to support the Allentown Food Pantry, which has seen a record demand for food assistance in 2025. Don’t forget to bring along canned goods or nonperishable items for our food drive! All runners of legal age will also enjoy 5 complimentary wine tastings courtesy of Cream Ridge Winery. With live music from Sean Cox, awards for top finishers, and a festive atmosphere, this spring morning promises to be one to remember. Register early to avoid price increases on March 1 and April 1, and be part of this uplifting event where you can truly "Run with Lions, run with the horses, and run for the roses!"
As we celebrate Kentucky Derby Day, over 150 participants are expected to come together for fun, fitness, and community spirit, helping to support the Allentown Food Pantry, which has seen a record demand for food assistance in 2025. Don’t forget to bring along canned goods or nonperishable items for our food drive! All runners of legal age will also enjoy 5 complimentary wine tastings courtesy of Cream Ridge Winery. With live music from Sean Cox, awards for top finishers, and a festive atmosphere, this spring morning promises to be one to remember. Register early to avoid price increases on March 1 and April 1, and be part of this uplifting event where you can truly "Run with Lions, run with the horses, and run for the roses!"
Organiser's Description
18th Annual RUN WITH LIONS ( formerly Run With Eagles)
Proceeds to support the Allentown (NJ) Food Pantry which has distributed a record number of food items in 2025.
Enjoy the weekend at the 18h annual Run with Lions 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run on Saturday, May 2, 2026. Start at the Cream Ridge Winery and run, walk or push your stroller through scenic central NJ Horse country on this Kentucky Derby Day. Over 150 runners and walkers come out each year for fun, fitness and to help Allentown Lions Club Foundation support the great need to keep families fed. Additionally we donate to Trenton Rescue Mission and Trenton Area Soup Kitchen.
Additionally there will be a food drive and ask runners to donate canned goods or other nonperishable food items.
Cream Ridge Winery will donate 5 free wine tastings to all runners of legal age. Live Music provided by Sean Cox.
Awards to top male and female 5K participants and top three in 10 year age groups. This promises to be a festive spring morning offering music, refreshments, t-shirts to participants. $5 price increases on 3/1/2 and 4/1/26 so register early. Come out on Saturday and Run with Lions, run with the horses and run for the roses.
Allentown Lions Club Foundation is a 501c3 organization.
Proceeds to support the Allentown (NJ) Food Pantry which has distributed a record number of food items in 2025.
Enjoy the weekend at the 18h annual Run with Lions 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run on Saturday, May 2, 2026. Start at the Cream Ridge Winery and run, walk or push your stroller through scenic central NJ Horse country on this Kentucky Derby Day. Over 150 runners and walkers come out each year for fun, fitness and to help Allentown Lions Club Foundation support the great need to keep families fed. Additionally we donate to Trenton Rescue Mission and Trenton Area Soup Kitchen.
Additionally there will be a food drive and ask runners to donate canned goods or other nonperishable food items.
Cream Ridge Winery will donate 5 free wine tastings to all runners of legal age. Live Music provided by Sean Cox.
Awards to top male and female 5K participants and top three in 10 year age groups. This promises to be a festive spring morning offering music, refreshments, t-shirts to participants. $5 price increases on 3/1/2 and 4/1/26 so register early. Come out on Saturday and Run with Lions, run with the horses and run for the roses.
Allentown Lions Club Foundation is a 501c3 organization.
Races
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5K Run/Walk
Incl. $2.75 Fee & T-Shirts
Sat 2nd May 2026 (10:00AM EDT)
$27.75
OPENS 19 JAN 26 -
1 Mile Fun Run
Incl. $2.75 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 2nd May 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$22.75
OPENS 19 JAN 26
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Cream Ridge Winery, 145 County Route 539, Cream Ridge, 08514, NJ, United States
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