The Dustin Deckard Memorial 5k Run & 1 Mile Walk
- Date Sat 14th September 2024
- Location Pennsville, New Jersey
- Price $22.20 - $27.50
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Join us for the Dustin Deckard Memorial 5K Run & 1 Mile Walk on Saturday, September 14, 2024, in the charming town of Pennsville, Salem. This uplifting event honors the legacy of Dustin Deckard, a remarkable athlete and beloved friend who touched the lives of many. As a champion wrestler and dedicated student, Dustin’s spirit lives on through this event that celebrates his passion for sports and his commitment to helping others. Participants can choose between a challenging 5K run or a more leisurely 1-mile walk, making it a perfect day for runners and families alike.
Not only will you enjoy a fun-filled day of fitness and community, but you'll also contribute to the Dustin Deckard Scholarship, which has awarded over 30 scholarships to deserving students in his memory. Come out and make a difference while celebrating an inspiring life that continues to motivate us all. Don’t miss this opportunity to run, walk, and remember on September 14th!
Not only will you enjoy a fun-filled day of fitness and community, but you'll also contribute to the Dustin Deckard Scholarship, which has awarded over 30 scholarships to deserving students in his memory. Come out and make a difference while celebrating an inspiring life that continues to motivate us all. Don’t miss this opportunity to run, walk, and remember on September 14th!
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.
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
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5k
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 14th September 2024
$27.50
CLOSEDLocation: 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 14th September 2024
$22.20
CLOSEDLocation: 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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