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
Get ready for an exciting day of fitness and community at the 18th Annual RUN WITH LIONS 5K on Saturday, May 2, 2026, in beautiful Cream Ridge, Monmouth! This vibrant event invites runners and walkers of all ages to enjoy a scenic route through central New Jersey's picturesque horse country, all while supporting a great cause. Participants can choose between the 5K and the 1 Mile Fun Run, making it a perfect outing for families and friends.
Join over 150 fellow enthusiasts as you race to raise funds for the Allentown Food Pantry, which has made a tremendous impact by distributing a record number of food items in 2025. In addition to the exhilarating runs, attendees can contribute to a food drive by bringing canned goods or nonperishable items. Enjoy live music from Sean Cox & Company, savor complimentary wine tastings from Cream Ridge Winery for those of legal age, and take home a t-shirt as a memento of your participation. Prizes will be awarded to the top male and female finishers, as well as the top three in each age group. With a festive atmosphere and a focus on community support, the RUN WITH LIONS 5K is not just a race
Join over 150 fellow enthusiasts as you race to raise funds for the Allentown Food Pantry, which has made a tremendous impact by distributing a record number of food items in 2025. In addition to the exhilarating runs, attendees can contribute to a food drive by bringing canned goods or nonperishable items. Enjoy live music from Sean Cox & Company, savor complimentary wine tastings from Cream Ridge Winery for those of legal age, and take home a t-shirt as a memento of your participation. Prizes will be awarded to the top male and female finishers, as well as the top three in each age group. With a festive atmosphere and a focus on community support, the RUN WITH LIONS 5K is not just a race
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 & Company.
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 & Company.
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.
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Cream Ridge Winery, 145 County Route 539, Cream Ridge, 08514, NJ, United States
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