Waldwick Chamber of Commerce 5K Run and 1 Mile Walk
- Date Sun 4th May 2025
- Time 9:00AM EST
- Location Waldwick, New Jersey
- Price $38.25
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
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Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of fun and fitness at the 17th Annual Waldwick Chamber of Commerce 5K Run and 1 Mile Walk on Sunday, May 4, 2025! Located in the picturesque Waldwick, Bergen, this year’s event promises to be a unique celebration with a Star Wars theme, making it a must-attend for fans and fitness enthusiasts alike. The USATF-NJ certified 5K course will take you through the scenic Waldwick Borough Park, culminating in an exciting finish on the Waldwick High School track.
Participants can look forward to a vibrant atmosphere filled with over 40 motivational signs along the route, as well as fantastic race-day swag including commemorative medals for top finishers and age category participants, plus exclusive tech shirts for early registrants. Don’t miss the chance to showcase your creativity in the Star Wars-themed costume contest, where exciting prizes await the most imaginative outfits. With a portion of the proceeds supporting local charities, this event is not just about racing; it's about making a difference in the community. Join us for an unforgettable day on May 4th, and let’s celebrate together with energy, spirit, and a shared commitment to giving back!
Participants can look forward to a vibrant atmosphere filled with over 40 motivational signs along the route, as well as fantastic race-day swag including commemorative medals for top finishers and age category participants, plus exclusive tech shirts for early registrants. Don’t miss the chance to showcase your creativity in the Star Wars-themed costume contest, where exciting prizes await the most imaginative outfits. With a portion of the proceeds supporting local charities, this event is not just about racing; it's about making a difference in the community. Join us for an unforgettable day on May 4th, and let’s celebrate together with energy, spirit, and a shared commitment to giving back!
Organiser's Description
_THE 17TH ANNUAL WALDWICK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 5K RUN & 1 MILE WALK _
_THE WALDWICK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IS EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE THE 17TH ANNUAL WALDWICK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 5K RUN & 1 MILE WALK, TAKING PLACE ON SUNDAY, MAY 4TH, 2025. CELEBRATE THE ICONIC STAR WARS THEME MAY THE FOURTH BE WITH YOU! THIS YEAR, WERE ADDING EXTRA FLAIR WITH A STAR WARS THEME, PROMISING A RACE DAY FILLED WITH ENERGY, CELEBRATION, AND FUN!_
_FAST, SCENIC COURSE USATF-NJ SANCTIONED & GRAND PRIX EVENT_
_OUR RACE FEATURES A USATF-NJ CERTIFIED 5K COURSE THROUGH THE SCENIC WALDWICK BOROUGH PARK, WITH A THRILLING FINISH ON THE WALDWICK HIGH SCHOOL TRACK. ALONG THE WAY, YOULL BE MOTIVATED BY OVER 40 INSPIRATIONAL SIGNS, MAKING EACH MILE EVEN MORE EXCITING._
_THIS EVENT IS A PROUD PART OF THE GRAND PRIX CIRCUIT, ATTRACTING RUNNERS OF ALL LEVELS WHO LOVE A FAST, FUN, AND SPIRITED RACE. WHETHER YOU'RE RACING FOR TIME OR SIMPLY ENJOYING THE ATMOSPHERE, YOURE IN FOR AN UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCE._
_RACE DAY SWAG YOULL LOVE_
_OVERALL AND TOP THREE AGE CATEGORY PARTICIPANT WILL RECEIVE A STAR WARS-THEMED COMMEMORATIVE MEDAL, AND WE KNOW YOULL LOVE THE SPECIAL COMMEMORATIVE T-SHIRTS! GUARANTEED TECH SHIRTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR THOSE WHO REGISTER BY MIDNIGHT, APRIL 26TH. AFTER THAT, SHIRTS WILL BE AVAILABLE WHILE SUPPLIES LASTSO SIGN UP EARLY!_
_PLUS, THE FIRST 400 REGISTERED RUNNERS OR WALKERS WILL RECEIVE THE HIGHLY SOUGHT-AFTER GOODY BACKPACK BAGSPACKED WITH RACE-DAY ESSENTIALS AND EXCLUSIVE SURPRISES!_
_JOIN US AT THE WALDWICK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 5K RUN AND 1 MILE WALK FOR A STAR WARS THEMED COSTUME CONTEST!_
_CALLING ALL STAR WARS FANS! COME SHOW OFF YOUR BEST STAR WARS COSTUME AND COMPETE FOR AMAZING PRIZES! THE TOP THREE MOST CREATIVE AND THEMED STAR WARS COSTUMES WILL WIN EXCITING REWARDS. DON'T MISS OUT ON THE FUN!_
_WHETHER YOU'RE A JEDI, SITH, OR A BELOVED DROID, BRING YOUR A-GAME AND MAY THE FORCE BE WITH YOU!_
_SUPPORTING WORTHY CAUSES!_
_THE WALDWICK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 5K RUN IS MORE THAN JUST A RACEITS A WAY TO GIVE BACK. A PORTION OF THE PROCEEDS WILL BE DONATED TO SEVERAL INCREDIBLE LOCAL CAUSES, INCLUDING:_
_ALEX'S LEMONADE STAND FOUNDATION_
_THE CHRISTOPHER GOODELL SCHOLARSHIP FUND_
_THE STAFF SGT. JOSEPH DAUGUSTINE MEMORIAL FUND_
_THE SEAN FISHER FOUNDATION_
_WALDWICK HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP FUND_
_AND OTHER COMMUNITY, VETERAN, AND VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATIONS._
_WERE HONORED TO CONTINUE PARTNERING WITH ALEXS LEMONADE STAND FOUNDATION, WHOSE MISSION IS TO CHANGE THE LIVES OF CHILDREN WITH CANCER THROUGH IMPACTFUL RESEARCH, FAMILY SUPPORT, AND EMPOWERING OTHERS TO JOIN THE FIGHT AGAINST CHILDHOOD CANCER._
_LAST YEARS IMPACT GIVING BACK TO THE COMMUNITY_
_THANKS TO THE GENEROSITY OF OUR SPONSORS, PARTICIPANTS, AND VOLUNTEERS, WE WERE ABLE TO DONATE $42,000 TO OVER 40 LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS LAST YEAR. TO SEE THE FULL LIST OF RECIPIENTS, VISIT THE OFFICIAL RACE WEBSITE AT: HTTPS://THEWALDWICKCHAMBEROFCOMMERCE.COM/WALDWICK-5K-RUN/_
_HONORING OUR FALLEN HEROES_
_THIS RACE IS DEDICATED TO THE MEMORY OF OUR FALLEN HEROES: MARINE SSGT. JOSEPH DAUGUSTINE, SGT. CHRISTOPHER GOODELL (WPD), AND MARINE GUNNERY SGT. MARK HOPKINS. THEIR SACRIFICE AND BRAVERY WILL ALWAYS BE HONORED THROUGH THIS EVENT._
_HEALTH & SAFETY_
_WE CONTINUE TO MONITOR NEW JERSEYS HEALTH GUIDELINES REGARDING COVID-19. SHOULD ANY SAFETY PRECAUTIONS BE NECESSARY, WE WILL IMPLEMENT THEM TO ENSURE A SAFE EXPERIENCE FOR ALL OUR RUNNERS, WALKERS, VOLUNTEERS, AND SPECTATORS. YOUR HEALTH AND SAFETY ARE OUR TOP PRIORITY._
_JOIN US ON RACE DAY!_
_DONT MISS OUT ON THIS INCREDIBLE EVENT! REGISTER TODAY AT RUNSIGNUP AND BE PART OF ONE OF THE MOST SPIRITED RACES IN NEW JERSEY. LETS CELEBRATE MAY THE FOURTH BE WITH YOU, HONOR OUR HEROES, AND GIVE BACK TO THE COMMUNITY TOGETHER!_
_FOR MORE DETAILS, PLEASE VISIT THE OFFICIAL RACE WEBSITE: HTTPS://THEWALDWICKCHAMBEROFCOMMERCE.COM/WALDWICK-5K-RUN/_
_WE CANT WAIT TO SEE YOU ON SUNDAY, MAY 4, 2025 FOR AN UNFORGETTABLE DAY OF FUN, FITNESS, AND COMMUNITY SPIRIT!_
_THE WALDWICK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IS EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE THE 17TH ANNUAL WALDWICK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 5K RUN & 1 MILE WALK, TAKING PLACE ON SUNDAY, MAY 4TH, 2025. CELEBRATE THE ICONIC STAR WARS THEME MAY THE FOURTH BE WITH YOU! THIS YEAR, WERE ADDING EXTRA FLAIR WITH A STAR WARS THEME, PROMISING A RACE DAY FILLED WITH ENERGY, CELEBRATION, AND FUN!_
_FAST, SCENIC COURSE USATF-NJ SANCTIONED & GRAND PRIX EVENT_
_OUR RACE FEATURES A USATF-NJ CERTIFIED 5K COURSE THROUGH THE SCENIC WALDWICK BOROUGH PARK, WITH A THRILLING FINISH ON THE WALDWICK HIGH SCHOOL TRACK. ALONG THE WAY, YOULL BE MOTIVATED BY OVER 40 INSPIRATIONAL SIGNS, MAKING EACH MILE EVEN MORE EXCITING._
_THIS EVENT IS A PROUD PART OF THE GRAND PRIX CIRCUIT, ATTRACTING RUNNERS OF ALL LEVELS WHO LOVE A FAST, FUN, AND SPIRITED RACE. WHETHER YOU'RE RACING FOR TIME OR SIMPLY ENJOYING THE ATMOSPHERE, YOURE IN FOR AN UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCE._
_RACE DAY SWAG YOULL LOVE_
_OVERALL AND TOP THREE AGE CATEGORY PARTICIPANT WILL RECEIVE A STAR WARS-THEMED COMMEMORATIVE MEDAL, AND WE KNOW YOULL LOVE THE SPECIAL COMMEMORATIVE T-SHIRTS! GUARANTEED TECH SHIRTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR THOSE WHO REGISTER BY MIDNIGHT, APRIL 26TH. AFTER THAT, SHIRTS WILL BE AVAILABLE WHILE SUPPLIES LASTSO SIGN UP EARLY!_
_PLUS, THE FIRST 400 REGISTERED RUNNERS OR WALKERS WILL RECEIVE THE HIGHLY SOUGHT-AFTER GOODY BACKPACK BAGSPACKED WITH RACE-DAY ESSENTIALS AND EXCLUSIVE SURPRISES!_
_JOIN US AT THE WALDWICK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 5K RUN AND 1 MILE WALK FOR A STAR WARS THEMED COSTUME CONTEST!_
_CALLING ALL STAR WARS FANS! COME SHOW OFF YOUR BEST STAR WARS COSTUME AND COMPETE FOR AMAZING PRIZES! THE TOP THREE MOST CREATIVE AND THEMED STAR WARS COSTUMES WILL WIN EXCITING REWARDS. DON'T MISS OUT ON THE FUN!_
_WHETHER YOU'RE A JEDI, SITH, OR A BELOVED DROID, BRING YOUR A-GAME AND MAY THE FORCE BE WITH YOU!_
_SUPPORTING WORTHY CAUSES!_
_THE WALDWICK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 5K RUN IS MORE THAN JUST A RACEITS A WAY TO GIVE BACK. A PORTION OF THE PROCEEDS WILL BE DONATED TO SEVERAL INCREDIBLE LOCAL CAUSES, INCLUDING:_
_ALEX'S LEMONADE STAND FOUNDATION_
_THE CHRISTOPHER GOODELL SCHOLARSHIP FUND_
_THE STAFF SGT. JOSEPH DAUGUSTINE MEMORIAL FUND_
_THE SEAN FISHER FOUNDATION_
_WALDWICK HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP FUND_
_AND OTHER COMMUNITY, VETERAN, AND VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATIONS._
_WERE HONORED TO CONTINUE PARTNERING WITH ALEXS LEMONADE STAND FOUNDATION, WHOSE MISSION IS TO CHANGE THE LIVES OF CHILDREN WITH CANCER THROUGH IMPACTFUL RESEARCH, FAMILY SUPPORT, AND EMPOWERING OTHERS TO JOIN THE FIGHT AGAINST CHILDHOOD CANCER._
_LAST YEARS IMPACT GIVING BACK TO THE COMMUNITY_
_THANKS TO THE GENEROSITY OF OUR SPONSORS, PARTICIPANTS, AND VOLUNTEERS, WE WERE ABLE TO DONATE $42,000 TO OVER 40 LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS LAST YEAR. TO SEE THE FULL LIST OF RECIPIENTS, VISIT THE OFFICIAL RACE WEBSITE AT: HTTPS://THEWALDWICKCHAMBEROFCOMMERCE.COM/WALDWICK-5K-RUN/_
_HONORING OUR FALLEN HEROES_
_THIS RACE IS DEDICATED TO THE MEMORY OF OUR FALLEN HEROES: MARINE SSGT. JOSEPH DAUGUSTINE, SGT. CHRISTOPHER GOODELL (WPD), AND MARINE GUNNERY SGT. MARK HOPKINS. THEIR SACRIFICE AND BRAVERY WILL ALWAYS BE HONORED THROUGH THIS EVENT._
_HEALTH & SAFETY_
_WE CONTINUE TO MONITOR NEW JERSEYS HEALTH GUIDELINES REGARDING COVID-19. SHOULD ANY SAFETY PRECAUTIONS BE NECESSARY, WE WILL IMPLEMENT THEM TO ENSURE A SAFE EXPERIENCE FOR ALL OUR RUNNERS, WALKERS, VOLUNTEERS, AND SPECTATORS. YOUR HEALTH AND SAFETY ARE OUR TOP PRIORITY._
_JOIN US ON RACE DAY!_
_DONT MISS OUT ON THIS INCREDIBLE EVENT! REGISTER TODAY AT RUNSIGNUP AND BE PART OF ONE OF THE MOST SPIRITED RACES IN NEW JERSEY. LETS CELEBRATE MAY THE FOURTH BE WITH YOU, HONOR OUR HEROES, AND GIVE BACK TO THE COMMUNITY TOGETHER!_
_FOR MORE DETAILS, PLEASE VISIT THE OFFICIAL RACE WEBSITE: HTTPS://THEWALDWICKCHAMBEROFCOMMERCE.COM/WALDWICK-5K-RUN/_
_WE CANT WAIT TO SEE YOU ON SUNDAY, MAY 4, 2025 FOR AN UNFORGETTABLE DAY OF FUN, FITNESS, AND COMMUNITY SPIRIT!_
Races
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5K Run
Incl. $3.25 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 4th May 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$38.25
Come out and enjoy one of the most Spirited 5K Runs in New Jersey. All registrations will be "online only". Online registration will close out on Sunday, May 4. 2025 at 8:40am. USATF members are eligible for a $3 per entry discount. Strollers, pets, bicycles, roller blades, skateboards, or razor boards will "not" be permitted during the 5K Race. No pets are allowed on the Waldwick High School Track and Field facility or during the event. Walkers are welcomed to "speed walk" the 5K Run provided they complete the walk in less then 50 minutes (16 minute mile pace). You must also start the race in the back of the runners. Pre-Race packet & shirt pickup May 3rd, 3:00pm -5:30pm Waldwick Ambulance Corps 20 Whites Lane Waldwick, NJ 07463 Parking is available at the Waldwick High School parking lot, Waldwick Middle School lot, Village School and Forum School lots. All parking lots are within a few minutes walk to the registration area. If you live nearby we suggest you walk to the event.. There will be no street parking along the 5K course. Due to the safety of the runners, walkers & volunteers the streets along the 5K course and 1 Mile Walk course will begin closing at 8:00am and will reopen around 10:00 am. Post race party at Gearblock Brewing Company 140 Franklin Tpke, Waldwick, NJ starting at 11:00am. Bring your race bib for a free beer. Food donated by Mangia Pizza and Bombay Hut. -
1 Mile Walk
Incl. $3.25 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 4th May 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$38.25
Strollers will be permitted for 1 Mile Walk. Pets, bicycles, roller blades, skateboards, or razor boards will "not" be allowed during the walk. Strollers are not be permitted on the high school track. Online registration will close out on Sunday , May 4th at 8:40am
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