Gillie Park, Manchester Ave, Forked River NJ
Saturday, August 23rd, 2025
🏃♂️ Lacey 5K Overview
The Lacey 5K is set to take place on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at Gille Park, Manchester Ave., Forked River, NJ.
Proceeds Benefit:
- Substance Abuse Prevention: Community support initiatives.
- Recreation Department: Enhancing local programs.
- Lacey Food Bank: Supporting local families in need.
💵 Entry Fees
- 5K: $30 Pre-registered by Aug. 5th: $35 after (non-refundable).
- Students 18 and under: $23 Pre-registered by Aug. 5th: $30 after.
- USATF Members – 5K: $25 Pre-registered by August 5th only.
- 1 Mile: $20 Pre-registered by Aug. 5th: $25 after: Students 12 and under $15 Pre-registered by Aug 5th: $20 after.
Kiddie Dash: $10 Ages 2-11 (Each participant receives a medal, Italian ice, and Happy Meal coupon).
🎁 Bundle Options
- 5K + 1 Mile: $30 by Aug 5th, $35 after: Students 18 and under, $18 before Aug 5th, $23 after.
- 5K + Kiddie Dash: $23 by Aug 5th, $30 after.
- 1M + Kiddie Dash: $15 by Aug 5th: $20 after.
- 5K + 1M + Kiddie Dash: $23 by Aug 5th, $30 after.
📅 Event Schedule
Early Packet Pick-up & Post Registration:
- Date: Fri., Aug. 22nd at the Recreation building, 10am to 7pm.
- Race Day Registration: Begins at 7am.
- Overall Top Three: Male and Female (No Duplicates).
- Age Group Categories: Top three M/F 12 and under, 13-15, 16-19, and 5-year age groups (through 80+).
- Lacey Resident: Top Male and Female.
- Special Awards: Mayor’s Trophy and Team Challenge.
🏞️ Course Information
Course: Flat USATF certified 5K course through award-winning, scenic Gillie Park.
🧢 Amenities
- Performance Tech Shirts: Custom designed, guaranteed to pre-registrants while supplies last.
- Timing Technology: ChronoTrack Timing by Elite Racing Systems.
- Water Stops: Multiple water stations along the route.
- Post-Race BBQ: Sponsored by Applebee's.
🗺️ Directions
Garden State Parkway to exit 74 (Forked River). Turn right on Lacey Rd., take jug handle just before traffic light (2nd light from GSP north bound or 3rd light from GSP south bound) onto Manchester Ave. Gille Park will be on the left. Use the second entrance into the park.
🔗 Race URL
For more information, visit the official Lacey 5K page.
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