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
Join us for the vibrant Starting Point 5K and 1-Mile Walk on Saturday, November 1st, 2025, at the beautiful Cooper River Park in Merchantville, Camden County, New Jersey. This uplifting community event celebrates hope, healing, and resilience while supporting mental wellness and recovery initiatives. Participants can choose to run the 5K or take a leisurely stroll in the 1-Mile Walk, making it a perfect day for everyone, whether you're racing for a personal cause or simply enjoying the camaraderie of fellow community members.
Every step taken on this USATF-certified course helps break the stigma surrounding mental health and addiction, with all proceeds benefiting Starting Point, a nonprofit dedicated to providing access to counseling, support groups, and wellness services. Awards will be given to the top three male and female runners overall, as well as age group awards across various categories, ensuring that everyone's achievements are celebrated! Plus, enjoy real-time results with chip timing and finish line videos. Mark your calendar and be part of this meaningful event that brings our community together for a brighter future!
Every step taken on this USATF-certified course helps break the stigma surrounding mental health and addiction, with all proceeds benefiting Starting Point, a nonprofit dedicated to providing access to counseling, support groups, and wellness services. Awards will be given to the top three male and female runners overall, as well as age group awards across various categories, ensuring that everyone's achievements are celebrated! Plus, enjoy real-time results with chip timing and finish line videos. Mark your calendar and be part of this meaningful event that brings our community together for 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 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): 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.
We will also be honoring two amazing community members. Stay tuned for more details about the recipients.
_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 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): 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.
We will also be honoring two amazing community members. Stay tuned for more details about the recipients.
_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.
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