Westlake Veterans Club 1st Annual Run/Walk
- Date Sat 6th June 2026
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Jackson, New Jersey
- Price $22.20 - $38.10
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us on Saturday, June 6th, 2026, for the 1st Annual Westlake Veterans Club Run/Walk in Jackson, Ocean! This special event not only promotes fitness but also serves as a heartfelt tribute to the bravery and unity displayed on D-Day. Participants can choose between a military-themed 5K run and a 2K walk, both set against the stunning backdrop of flat roadways surrounding a world-class golf course. The courses feature sections named after the iconic landing sites—Omaha, Utah, Gold, Juno, and Sword—making this event a unique experience for all.
The 5K is USATF sanctioned and offers exciting awards for top performers, including recognition for the best male and female overall, as well as age group awards and team categories. While the 2K walk is non-competitive, all participants will receive a commemorative shirt and other fun giveaways. Enjoy a day filled with camaraderie, a military ceremony with a color guard, live music, and refreshments. By participating, you'll also be supporting the Westlake Veterans Club's ongoing philanthropic efforts for veterans and community causes in the Greater Ocean County area. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity—register early to guarantee your
The 5K is USATF sanctioned and offers exciting awards for top performers, including recognition for the best male and female overall, as well as age group awards and team categories. While the 2K walk is non-competitive, all participants will receive a commemorative shirt and other fun giveaways. Enjoy a day filled with camaraderie, a military ceremony with a color guard, live music, and refreshments. By participating, you'll also be supporting the Westlake Veterans Club's ongoing philanthropic efforts for veterans and community causes in the Greater Ocean County area. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity—register early to guarantee your
Organiser's Description
On June 6th, our community comes together not just to run or walk, but to remember. The Westlake Veterans Club invites you to honor the courage, sacrifice, and unity shown on DDay by joining us for a militarythemed 5K run and 2K walk. And will have designated sections named after the 5 landing sites- Omaha, Utah, Gold, Juno and Sword. Both the 5K and 2K courses are on the beautiful, flat roadways surrounding the golf course with the start and finish lines at the world class clubhouse! Proceeds will enable the continuing philanthropic donations the Westlake Veterans Club provides to veteran and community causes in the Greater Ocean County area.
Adding to the fun atmosphere of the day will be a military ceremony with color guard, music, and refreshments.
The 5K race is sanctioned by the USATF with awards as follows:
INDIVIDUAL AWARDS:
Top 3 Male/Female Overall
1st Firefighter
1st Police
1st Military/ROTC
1st Doctor
1st Nurse
1st Teacher
1st Westlake Resident
AGE GROUP AWARDS:
Top 3 Male/Female in Age Groups: Under 15, 15-19, 20-29,30-39,40-49,50-59,60-69,70-79, 80-89, 90 and Over.
TEAM AWARDS:
Presented to the winning teams in the following divisions:
* Military Division * Open Division
Note: Teams require a minimum of 3 members competing. The winner is based on the lowest total time for the first 3 runners on a team.
2K FUN RUN/WALK AWARDS:
No awards. This is a non-competitive event. But you still receive the commemorative shirt and other giveaways.
T SHIRTS GUARANTEED TO ALL RUNNERS REGISTERED BY MAY 1, 2025. AND FROM THAT POINT ON WHILE SUPPLIES LAST! SIGN UP EARLY!
Adding to the fun atmosphere of the day will be a military ceremony with color guard, music, and refreshments.
The 5K race is sanctioned by the USATF with awards as follows:
INDIVIDUAL AWARDS:
Top 3 Male/Female Overall
1st Firefighter
1st Police
1st Military/ROTC
1st Doctor
1st Nurse
1st Teacher
1st Westlake Resident
AGE GROUP AWARDS:
Top 3 Male/Female in Age Groups: Under 15, 15-19, 20-29,30-39,40-49,50-59,60-69,70-79, 80-89, 90 and Over.
TEAM AWARDS:
Presented to the winning teams in the following divisions:
* Military Division * Open Division
Note: Teams require a minimum of 3 members competing. The winner is based on the lowest total time for the first 3 runners on a team.
2K FUN RUN/WALK AWARDS:
No awards. This is a non-competitive event. But you still receive the commemorative shirt and other giveaways.
T SHIRTS GUARANTEED TO ALL RUNNERS REGISTERED BY MAY 1, 2025. AND FROM THAT POINT ON WHILE SUPPLIES LAST! SIGN UP EARLY!
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Westlake Golf and Country Club, 1 Pine Lake Circle, Jackson, 08527, NJ, United States
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