The 29th Annual YMCA Livestrong 5K Walk/Run, Supporting Cancer Survivors, A Janice Garbolino Memorial Event
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Lakeview School, Roosevelt Park, Edison NJ
Sunday, April 27th, 2025
👟 Race Overview
Lace up your sneakers and get training! The YMCA 5K Run and Fun Walk is just around the corner. This exciting day is full of activities all to support recovery and reconnection for cancer survivors through LIVESTRONG® at the YMCA.
With this funding, cancer survivors may participate in the LIVESTRONG program at no cost to them.
🏅 Create a Team Today
- Team Leaders: We are looking for team leaders to invite friends and loved ones to join them in raising funds for cancer survivors.
- Participation: Team members can walk or run with you on the day of the event or make a donation to support your goal.
- Team Prizes: Team prizes will be awarded to top fundraising team, largest team and more!
- In Memory: The YMCA 5K Run and Fun Walk is held in memory of Janice Garbolino, former Health & Wellness Director of the Metuchen Branch YMCA.
🌈 Event Details
- Date: 2025-04-27
- Location: Lakeview School, Roosevelt Park, Edison, NJ
- Runners and Walkers: Runners and Walkers are welcome.
- Support: The annual 5K run/walk supports the YMCA of Metuchen, Edison, Woodbridge, and South Amboy in providing a free exercise program for cancer survivors called LIVESTRONG® at the YMCA.
🏃♂️ Race Schedule
- 7:30 am: Registration - Bib and T-shirt Pick Up (T-shirts are not guaranteed and are no longer available for day-of registrants).
- 8:30 am: Shot Gun Start for Runners followed by Walkers This year we are introducing a special walk around the lake!
- Post-Race: Finisher Medals, Top 3 Overall Male/Female/Binary, Top 3 Male & Female in 10-year age groups starting at 14 and under and going to 80+.
- Awards: Fundraising Awards for Top Teams and Individual Fundraisers.
📜 Additional Information
Spotlight New Jersey: YMCA of Metuchen, Edison, Woodbridge & South Amboy 5K run/walk (news12.com)
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