Thunderbolt 5k and 1Mile Walk
- Date Sun 14th June 2026
- Time 10:00AM EDT
- Location Millville, New Jersey
- Price $22.20 - $38.10
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of fitness and community spirit at the Thunderbolt 5K and 1 Mile Walk, taking place on Sunday, June 14, 2026, in Millville, Cumberland! This uplifting event supports the Millville Army Airfield Museum, a historic site dedicated to honoring the legacy of the first defense airport in the U.S., where thousands of service members trained during World War II. Participants can either sprint through the 5K course or enjoy a leisurely stroll in the 1 Mile Walk, making it perfect for all fitness levels.
Join the fun starting at 9 AM with check-in, followed by the race beginning at 10 AM. After crossing the finish line, celebrate your achievement at the post-race reception next door at Glasstown Brewing Company, featuring an open mic music session, delicious food trucks, and complimentary beer for those 21 and over! With awards for the top finishers, finisher medals, and exclusive swag like pint glasses and coasters, this event promises to be memorable. Don’t forget to wear something patriotic or a military uniform in honor of Flag Day! Support a great cause while enjoying a fantastic day outdoors.
Join the fun starting at 9 AM with check-in, followed by the race beginning at 10 AM. After crossing the finish line, celebrate your achievement at the post-race reception next door at Glasstown Brewing Company, featuring an open mic music session, delicious food trucks, and complimentary beer for those 21 and over! With awards for the top finishers, finisher medals, and exclusive swag like pint glasses and coasters, this event promises to be memorable. Don’t forget to wear something patriotic or a military uniform in honor of Flag Day! Support a great cause while enjoying a fantastic day outdoors.
Organiser's Description
PLEASE JOIN US AS WE RUN OR WALK TO SUPPORT MILLVILLE ARMY AIRFIELD MUSEUM.
POST RACE RECEPTION NEXT DOOR AT GLASSTOWN BREWING COMPANY MUSIC OPEN MIC SESSION STARTING AROUND 11:30-NOON. FOOD TRUCK WILL BE AVAILABLE.
ITS FLAG DAY, WEAR SOMETHING PATRIOTIC OR A MILITARY UNIFORM.
THE MILLVILLE ARMY AIR FIELD MUSEUM (MAAFM) PRESERVES THE HISTORY OF THE MILLVILLE ARMY AIR FIELD, MILLVILLE, NJ, WHICH WAS DEDICATED BY THE U.S. WAR DEPARTMENT IN 1941 AS AMERICAS FIRST DEFENSE AIRPORT. DURING ITS FOUR-YEAR EXISTENCE, MORE THAN 10,000 MEN AND WOMEN SERVED HERE, WITH 1,500 PILOTS RECEIVING ADVANCED FIGHTER TRAINING IN P-47 THUNDERBOLT AND P-40 WARHAWK FIGHTER PLANES. THE MUSEUM HONORS THE MEMORY OF 14 PILOTS WHO DIED WHILE TRAINING AT MILLVILLE. THE MUSEUMS MISSION FOCUSES ON PRESERVATION, EDUCATION AND HONOR.
RACE DAY SCHEDULE
PARKING: PLEASE PARK AT THE BREWERY
CHECK IN: STARTS AT 9 AM
RACE START: 10 AM
AWARDS: CEREMONY RIGHT AFTER RACE
POST RACE PARTY: 11AM
SWAG
*
FINISHER MEDALS
*
AWARDS FOR TOP 3 FINISHERS IN EACH CATEGORY
*
PINT GLASS AND COASTER
*
POST RACE PHOTOS
*
1 COMPLIMENTARY BEER FOR RUNNERS 21 AND OVER
PROCEEDS WILL BENEFIT THE MILLVILLE ARMY AIRFIELD MUSEUM
$1 FROM EACH BEER SOLD DURING THE EVENT WILL ALSO BE DONATED.
RACE HOSTS: GLASSTOWN BREWING COMPANY AND EVEN KIEL RACING
POST RACE RECEPTION NEXT DOOR AT GLASSTOWN BREWING COMPANY MUSIC OPEN MIC SESSION STARTING AROUND 11:30-NOON. FOOD TRUCK WILL BE AVAILABLE.
ITS FLAG DAY, WEAR SOMETHING PATRIOTIC OR A MILITARY UNIFORM.
THE MILLVILLE ARMY AIR FIELD MUSEUM (MAAFM) PRESERVES THE HISTORY OF THE MILLVILLE ARMY AIR FIELD, MILLVILLE, NJ, WHICH WAS DEDICATED BY THE U.S. WAR DEPARTMENT IN 1941 AS AMERICAS FIRST DEFENSE AIRPORT. DURING ITS FOUR-YEAR EXISTENCE, MORE THAN 10,000 MEN AND WOMEN SERVED HERE, WITH 1,500 PILOTS RECEIVING ADVANCED FIGHTER TRAINING IN P-47 THUNDERBOLT AND P-40 WARHAWK FIGHTER PLANES. THE MUSEUM HONORS THE MEMORY OF 14 PILOTS WHO DIED WHILE TRAINING AT MILLVILLE. THE MUSEUMS MISSION FOCUSES ON PRESERVATION, EDUCATION AND HONOR.
RACE DAY SCHEDULE
PARKING: PLEASE PARK AT THE BREWERY
CHECK IN: STARTS AT 9 AM
RACE START: 10 AM
AWARDS: CEREMONY RIGHT AFTER RACE
POST RACE PARTY: 11AM
SWAG
*
FINISHER MEDALS
*
AWARDS FOR TOP 3 FINISHERS IN EACH CATEGORY
*
PINT GLASS AND COASTER
*
POST RACE PHOTOS
*
1 COMPLIMENTARY BEER FOR RUNNERS 21 AND OVER
PROCEEDS WILL BENEFIT THE MILLVILLE ARMY AIRFIELD MUSEUM
$1 FROM EACH BEER SOLD DURING THE EVENT WILL ALSO BE DONATED.
RACE HOSTS: GLASSTOWN BREWING COMPANY AND EVEN KIEL RACING
Races
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Thunderbolt 5k
Incl. $3.10 Fee
Sun 14th June 2026 (10:00AM EDT)
$38.10
CLOSED -
1 Mile Walk/ Fun Run
Incl. $2.20 Fee
Sun 14th June 2026 (10:00AM EDT)
$22.20
CLOSED
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