Starting Point 5K and 1-Mile Walk
- Date Sat 1st November 2025
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Pennsauken, New Jersey
- Price $32.80
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for an inspiring day of community spirit at the Starting Point 5K and 1-Mile Walk on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at Cooper River Park in Camden, New Jersey. This uplifting event is all about hope, healing, and resilience, uniting participants in a shared mission to promote mental wellness and recovery. Whether you're a seasoned runner or a casual walker, your participation helps break the stigma surrounding mental health challenges, making a positive impact in the lives of many.
Join us for a fun-filled day featuring a USATF-certified 5K course and a 1-Mile Walk, perfect for all ages and fitness levels. Awards will be presented to the top three male and female finishers, as well as age group accolades across a wide range of categories. Plus, with chip timing and instant results sent via e-text, you can celebrate your achievement right away! Don't miss the bib packet pickups at Haddonfield Running Company on October 30th. Together, let's take steps toward a brighter future!
Join us for a fun-filled day featuring a USATF-certified 5K course and a 1-Mile Walk, perfect for all ages and fitness levels. Awards will be presented to the top three male and female finishers, as well as age group accolades across a wide range of categories. Plus, with chip timing and instant results sent via e-text, you can celebrate your achievement right away! Don't miss the bib packet pickups at Haddonfield Running Company on October 30th. Together, let's take steps toward a brighter future!
Organiser's Description
The Starting Point of New Jersey 5K and 1-Mile Walk returns on November 1st 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 accessible 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): 9 and under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 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.
_Bib packet pickups will be at the Haddonfield Running Company on 121 Kings Hwy E, Haddonfield, NJ on_
THURSDAY, OCT 30TH, 3:00-7:00 PM
Sponsorship information is available at StartingPoint.org
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 accessible 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): 9 and under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 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.
_Bib packet pickups will be at the Haddonfield Running Company on 121 Kings Hwy E, Haddonfield, NJ on_
THURSDAY, OCT 30TH, 3:00-7:00 PM
Sponsorship information is available at StartingPoint.org
Chip Timing is provided by South Jersey Race Timing LLC.
Races
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5K Run
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 1st November 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$32.80
OPENS 25 JUL -
1 Mile Walk
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 1st November 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$32.80
OPENS 25 JUL
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