Starting Point 5K and 1-Mile Walk
- Date Sat 4th April 2026
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Pennsauken, New Jersey
- Price $32.80
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Join us for the vibrant Starting Point 5K and 1-Mile Walk on Saturday, April 4th, 2026, at Cooper River Park in Pennsauken Township, Camden County, New Jersey! This uplifting community event celebrates hope, healing, and resilience, inviting participants to come together for a cause that impacts us all. Whether you're racing for a loved one or walking to promote mental wellness and recovery, every step helps reduce stigma and foster connection.
The event features a USATF-certified 5K course and a 1-Mile Walk, ensuring a rewarding experience for all participants. Runners will compete for awards in various categories, including overall male and female winners, along with age group awards for participants aged 14 and under up to 70 and over. Chip timing will be in effect, providing real-time results, and all finishers will receive a text message with their time and pace shortly after crossing the finish line. Don't miss the bib packet pickup on Friday, April 3rd, from 3:00-7:00 PM at Haddonfield Running Company. Come be a part of this inspiring event and support Starting Point, a nonprofit dedicated to providing essential counseling and wellness services. Together, we
The event features a USATF-certified 5K course and a 1-Mile Walk, ensuring a rewarding experience for all participants. Runners will compete for awards in various categories, including overall male and female winners, along with age group awards for participants aged 14 and under up to 70 and over. Chip timing will be in effect, providing real-time results, and all finishers will receive a text message with their time and pace shortly after crossing the finish line. Don't miss the bib packet pickup on Friday, April 3rd, from 3:00-7:00 PM at Haddonfield Running Company. Come be a part of this inspiring event and support Starting Point, a nonprofit dedicated to providing essential counseling and wellness services. Together, we
Organiser's Description
The Starting Point of New Jersey 5K and 1-Mile Walk returns on April 4th at Cooper River Park in Camden County, New Jersey, a powerful community event centered on hope, healing, and resilience.
This annual gathering brings people together for a cause that touches us all. Whether youre running in honor of a loved one, walking your own path, or showing up to champion mental wellness and recovery, every step helps break stigma and build connection.
Proceeds directly benefit Starting Point, a nonprofit offering access to counseling, addiction recovery, support groups, and wellness services, because no one should face lifes challenges alone.
Awards will be given to the top three male and female runners overall (by gun time) and age group awards will be given to the top three male and female in each of the following age groups (by net time): 14 and under 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70 and over.
The chip will be timed on a USATF-certified course. There will be a finish line video, and all finishers will receive an e-text message within seconds of finishing, demonstrating their time and pace. Results will be posted at the race site and online the same day, along with an overall listing of finishers and award winners.
We will also be honoring two amazing community members, _____________
_Bib packet pickups will be at the Haddonfield Running Company on 121 Kings Hwy E, Haddonfield, NJ on_
FRIDAY, APRIL 3RD, 3:00-7:00 PM
Sponsorship information is available
Chip Timing is provided by South Jersey Race Timing LLC.
This annual gathering brings people together for a cause that touches us all. Whether youre running in honor of a loved one, walking your own path, or showing up to champion mental wellness and recovery, every step helps break stigma and build connection.
Proceeds directly benefit Starting Point, a nonprofit offering access to counseling, addiction recovery, support groups, and wellness services, because no one should face lifes challenges alone.
Awards will be given to the top three male and female runners overall (by gun time) and age group awards will be given to the top three male and female in each of the following age groups (by net time): 14 and under 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70 and over.
The chip will be timed on a USATF-certified course. There will be a finish line video, and all finishers will receive an e-text message within seconds of finishing, demonstrating their time and pace. Results will be posted at the race site and online the same day, along with an overall listing of finishers and award winners.
We will also be honoring two amazing community members, _____________
_Bib packet pickups will be at the Haddonfield Running Company on 121 Kings Hwy E, Haddonfield, NJ on_
FRIDAY, APRIL 3RD, 3:00-7:00 PM
Sponsorship information is available
Chip Timing is provided by South Jersey Race Timing LLC.
Races
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5K Run
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 4th April 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$32.80
OPENS TOMORROW -
1 Mile Walk
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 4th April 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$32.80
OPENS TOMORROW
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Cooper River Park Jack Curtis Stadium, Pennsauken, 08109, NJ, United States
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