UNICO's FALL WALKATHON 4 Families with ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease)
- Date Sat 26th September 2026
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Belleville, New Jersey
- Price $43.40
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Join us for the inspiring UNICO's Fall Walkathon for Families with ALS on Saturday, September 26, 2026, in Belleville, Essex! This uplifting event is dedicated to raising funds for local families affected by ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease) and promises a day filled with community spirit and camaraderie.
Participants can choose to challenge themselves with a 5K race (3.1 miles) or enjoy a leisurely 1.5-mile walk through the picturesque Branch Brook Park. The event kicks off at 9:30 AM at the Belleville Senior Citizens Recreation Center, located at 8 Franklin Ave, where you'll receive a complimentary t-shirt upon check-in. Enjoy free bagels, coffee, and water before and during the walk, followed by delicious hotdogs and drinks to celebrate your efforts and honor the sponsors and families impacted by ALS. This family-friendly event encourages you to bring along your loved ones for a day of fun, fitness, and fundraising. Don’t miss the chance to make a difference in the lives of those in need while enjoying a wonderful day outdoors!
Participants can choose to challenge themselves with a 5K race (3.1 miles) or enjoy a leisurely 1.5-mile walk through the picturesque Branch Brook Park. The event kicks off at 9:30 AM at the Belleville Senior Citizens Recreation Center, located at 8 Franklin Ave, where you'll receive a complimentary t-shirt upon check-in. Enjoy free bagels, coffee, and water before and during the walk, followed by delicious hotdogs and drinks to celebrate your efforts and honor the sponsors and families impacted by ALS. This family-friendly event encourages you to bring along your loved ones for a day of fun, fitness, and fundraising. Don’t miss the chance to make a difference in the lives of those in need while enjoying a wonderful day outdoors!
Organiser's Description
UNICO OF BELLEVILLE ( A CHAPTER OF THE PREMIER ITALIAN AMERICAN SERVICE ORGANIZATION IN THE UNITED STATES) IS TEAMING UP WITH THE PSZBELIEVEFOUNDATION AND ROBERT LUONGO ALS FUND AS IT RAISES FUNDS FOR ESSEX COUNTY FAMILIES WITH ALS (LOU GEHRIGS DISEASE)
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 CHECK IN AND RECEIVE YOUR FREE T-SHIRT. RACE/WALK STARTS AT 9:30 AM @ BELLEVILLE SENIOR CITIZENS RECREATION CENTER 8 FRANKLIN AVE, BELLEVILLE, NJ
FREE BAGELS, COFFEE & WATER WILL BE SERVED BEFORE AND DURING THE WALK AND THEN HOTDOGS AND DRINKS AFTER AS WE TAKE A COUPLE OF MINUTES AND HONOR OUR SPONSORS AND THOSE REPRESENTING FAMILIES WITH ALS.
THE 5K RACE (3.1M) OR WALK IF YOU PREFER (1.5 MILES) AS IT WILL GO THROUGH BEAUTIFUL BRANCH BROOK PARK AND RETURN TO THE RECREATION CENTER FOR FOOD AND DRINKS. PLEASE TELL SOMEONE OR BRING YOUR FRIENDS!
AND REMEMBER THIS IS A FAMILY-FRIENDLY WALK SO BRING THE KIDS AND FRIENDS AS WE RAISE FUNDS FOR FAMILIES GOING THROUGH THIS DIFFICULT TIME.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 CHECK IN AND RECEIVE YOUR FREE T-SHIRT. RACE/WALK STARTS AT 9:30 AM @ BELLEVILLE SENIOR CITIZENS RECREATION CENTER 8 FRANKLIN AVE, BELLEVILLE, NJ
FREE BAGELS, COFFEE & WATER WILL BE SERVED BEFORE AND DURING THE WALK AND THEN HOTDOGS AND DRINKS AFTER AS WE TAKE A COUPLE OF MINUTES AND HONOR OUR SPONSORS AND THOSE REPRESENTING FAMILIES WITH ALS.
THE 5K RACE (3.1M) OR WALK IF YOU PREFER (1.5 MILES) AS IT WILL GO THROUGH BEAUTIFUL BRANCH BROOK PARK AND RETURN TO THE RECREATION CENTER FOR FOOD AND DRINKS. PLEASE TELL SOMEONE OR BRING YOUR FRIENDS!
AND REMEMBER THIS IS A FAMILY-FRIENDLY WALK SO BRING THE KIDS AND FRIENDS AS WE RAISE FUNDS FOR FAMILIES GOING THROUGH THIS DIFFICULT TIME.
Races
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The 5K Race (3.1M) or Walk if You Prefer (1.5 Miles)
Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 26th September 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$43.40
Sign in Starts at 8:30AM
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