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
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Event summary
Join us for the Westlake Veterans Club 1st Annual Run/Walk on Saturday, June 6th, 2026, in beautiful Jackson, Ocean. This uplifting event is not just about running or walking; it's a heartfelt tribute to honor the courage and sacrifice of our veterans, coinciding with the remembrance of D-Day. Participants can choose between a military-themed 5K run or a 2K walk, with both courses winding through the scenic, flat roadways surrounding the stunning golf course.
The 5K race features designated sections named after the historic D-Day landing sites: Omaha, Utah, Gold, Juno, and Sword, making it a unique experience for all. The event kicks off and concludes at the world-class clubhouse, creating a festive atmosphere complete with a military ceremony, color guard, music, and refreshments. With awards for top finishers in various categories and fun giveaways for all participants, this is an occasion you won't want to miss. Plus, ensure you register by April 25, 2025, to guarantee your commemorative shirt! Gather your friends and family, and come together to support veterans and community causes while enjoying a day of camaraderie and celebration.
The 5K race features designated sections named after the historic D-Day landing sites: Omaha, Utah, Gold, Juno, and Sword, making it a unique experience for all. The event kicks off and concludes at the world-class clubhouse, creating a festive atmosphere complete with a military ceremony, color guard, music, and refreshments. With awards for top finishers in various categories and fun giveaways for all participants, this is an occasion you won't want to miss. Plus, ensure you register by April 25, 2025, to guarantee your commemorative shirt! Gather your friends and family, and come together to support veterans and community causes while enjoying a day of camaraderie and celebration.
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 APRIL 25, 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 APRIL 25, 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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