The Dustin Deckard Memorial 5k Run & 1 Mile Walk

  • Date Sat 13th September 2025
  • Time 8:45AM EDT
  • Location Pennsville, New Jersey
  • Price $22.20 - $27.50
  • Races 2 races
  • Distances 5km, 1 Mile

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Event summary

Join us for the inspiring Dustin Deckard Memorial 5k Run & 1 Mile Walk on Saturday, September 13th, 2025, in beautiful Pennsville, Salem. This uplifting event celebrates the legacy of Dustin Deckard, an accomplished athlete and beloved friend who touched the lives of many with his infectious smile and unwavering positivity. Participants can choose to challenge themselves with a 5k run or enjoy a leisurely 1-mile walk, making it an event for everyone, regardless of fitness level.

The day promises to be filled with camaraderie, community spirit, and the chance to honor Dustin's memory while supporting a great cause. Proceeds from the event contribute to the Dustin Deckard Scholarship Fund, which has already awarded over 30 scholarships to deserving students, ensuring that Dustin's legacy of inspiration continues. Don't miss out on this wonderful opportunity to run, walk, and make a difference in the lives of others while celebrating the life of a remarkable individual.

Organiser's Description

DUSTIN WAS AN ACCOMPLISHED ATHLETE AND GREAT STUDENT. HE WAS A CHAMPION WRESTLER WHILE IN HIGH SCHOOL AND A CAPTAIN OF THE WRESTLING TEAM. HE WAS A TWO-TIME WRESTLER OF THE YEAR FOR TODAYS SUNBEAM. AFTER HIGH SCHOOL, WHILE ATTENDING WILMINGTON UNIVERSITY, DUSTIN STARTED RUNNING. HE COMPETED IN MANY TRIATHLONS AND HALF IRON MAN EVENTS. ONCE HE COMPLETED TWO YEARS AT WILMINGTON UNIVERSITY, WHERE HE WAS ON THE DEANS LIST EACH SEMESTER, HE MOVED TO DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA FOR A FRESH START TO FIND HIS WAY IN LIFE. ON AUGUST 30, 2012 HIS LIFE WAS TRAGICALLY TAKEN FROM US FROM A RANDOM ACT OF VIOLENCE.

DUSTIN MADE YOU SMILE THE MOMENT HE CAME INTO A ROOM. HE LOVED TO MAKE OTHERS LAUGH AND WAS NEVER AFRAID TO LAUGH AT HIMSELF. IN HIS LIFE HE WAS AN INSPIRATION TO ALL WHO KNEW AND LOVED HIM. NO MATTER WHAT HE WAS GOING THROUGH PERSONALLY, HE ALWAYS HAD TIME TO MAKE YOU FEEL BETTER ABOUT ANY CIRCUMSTANCES YOU MAY BE FACING.

IN HIS MEMORY, THE DUSTIN DECKARD SCHOLARSHIP WAS ESTABLISHED, TAX ID #46-0893602, TO CONTINUE THE WORK HE WOULD OF DONE IF HE WAS STILL WITH US. MORE THAN 30 SCHOLARSHIPS HAVE BEEN AWARDED TO DATE.

Races

  • 5k

    Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 13th September 2025 (9:00AM EDT)

    $27.50

    Location: Riverview Beach Park / 49 Lakeview Ave. / Pennsville, NJ 08070 Event Schedule: Registration - 7:30am / 1 Mile Start - 8:45am / 5k Start - 9am TShirts: All pre-registered participants will receive a T-shirt, race day registrants while supplies last. (S, M, L, XL) Race Fees: 5k Pre-Registration ~ $25. Race day ~ $30. 1Mile Pre-Registration ~ $20. Race day ~ $25.
  • 1 Mile Walk

    Incl. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 13th September 2025 (8:45AM EDT)

    $22.20

    Location: Riverview Beach Park / 49 Lakeview Ave. / Pennsville, NJ 08070 Event Schedule: Registration - 7:30am / 1 Mile Start - 8:45am / 5k Start - 9am TShirts: All pre-registered participants will receive a T-shirt, race day registrants while supplies last. (S, M, L, XL) Race Fees: 5k Pre-Registration ~ $25. Race day ~ $30. 1Mile Pre-Registration ~ $20. Race day ~ $25.

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Riverview Beach Park, 49 Lakeview Ave, Pennsville, 08070, NJ, United States

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