Love and Legacy 5K

🎉 Event Overview

• Event Name: Love and Legacy 5K
• Date: Sunday, May 4, 2025
• Location: 67 Maple Street, Summit, NJ
• URL: Race Registration

💖 Why Participate?

• Community Spirit: Celebrate the special individuals who have shaped our lives.
• YMCA Mission: Supporting youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility since 1886.
• Impact: Funds raised support critical community programs and resources.
• Inclusivity: Open to everyone, regardless of age, gender, disability, or income.

🗓️ Race Day Schedule

• 7:30 - 8:15 AM: Race Day Registration & Check-In
• 8:15 - 8:29 AM: Announcements & Pre-Race Warm-Up
• 8:30 AM: Official 5K Start
• 9:30 AM: Awards Ceremony

🎡 Family Fun Carnival

• Time: 9:00 A.M. - Subject to cancellation in the event of inclement weather.
• Activities: Games, face painting, tattoos, crafts, and more!
• For Everyone: Fun for the whole family during and following the 5K.

🏃‍♂️ Kids Dash

• Time: 10:00 A.M. - Subject to slight delay based on event flow.
• Special Event: A race just for kids!
• Location: Village Green near the carnival.
• Medals: All participants receive a medal.

🌳 Love and Legacy Tree

• Tribute: Honor those who've impacted your life.
• How: Bring a photo, drawing, or memento to hang on the tree.
• Community: A place to reflect and celebrate meaningful connections.

💸 Registration Fees

• Early Bird: Until April 6: $35
• Standard: April 7 - May 3: $40
• Race Day: May 4: $45

👕 Race Shirts

• Eligibility: Register by April 6 to receive an official shirt!
• Availability: No extra shirts will be available, so sign up early!

📦 Race Packet Pick-Up

• Fleet Feet: 355 Springfield Avenue, Summit, NJ 07901
• Date & Time: Thursday, May 1 | 3:00 - 7:00 PM
• Berkeley Heights YMCA:
• Date & Time: Saturday, May 3 | 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

📜 Course Rules

• Strollers: Allowed, please be mindful of fellow runners.
• Dogs: Not permitted on the course, but welcome to cheer from the sidelines!

🏅 Awards & Medals

• Top Finishers: Awards for the top overall male & female finishers.
• Age Group Winners: Awards for top male & female in each age category.
• Categories: 9 & Under, 10 – 14, 15 – 19, 20 – 29, 30 – 39, 40 – 49, 50 – 59, 60 – 69, 70 & Above.

⚠️ Important Info

• Weather: The race will take place rain or shine.
• Carnival: May be cancelled if conditions are unsafe.
• Updates: Weather-related updates will be sent via email—check your inbox!
• No Refunds: Registration fees are non-refundable.