Habitat of Greater Newark: 5th Annual Salute to Our Veterans 5K

Race Overview

This year is especially meaningful as we celebrate 40 years of building homes, strengthening neighborhoods, and creating brighter futures across Essex, Hudson, and Union Counties. 🎉

Honoring Our Veterans

Our annual 5K proudly honors the brave men and women who have served our country. Through Habitat's affordable housing, critical home repair, and Community Resource Hub programs, we remain committed to supporting veterans by helping them build and maintain safe, stable places to call home. 🇺🇸❤️

Participation

• Personal Goals: Whether you're running for a personal best,
• Family and Friends: Walking with family and friends,
• Support a Cause: Simply supporting a cause you believe in,
• Lasting Change: Every step you take helps create lasting change.

Mission Support

Your participation supports Habitat's mission to:

• Build: Affordable homes
• Preserve: Homeownership through critical repairs
• Provide: Food security to local families
• Restore: Vital identification documents
• Connect: Veterans, seniors, and families with essential community resources

Community Resource Village

Following the race, stick around for our Community Resource Village, featuring local nonprofits, financial education, veteran services, health and wellness resources, volunteer opportunities, and more! 🌟

Event Details

• Date: Sunday, October 18, 2026
• Location: Hoboken, New Jersey (Waterfront location to be announced!)
• Accessibility: All ages and abilities are welcome!

Join Us

Together, we're celebrating 40 years of impact—and taking the next step toward building stronger communities for generations to come.

Run. Walk. Give Back. Build Hope. 💙🏠🇺🇸

Register for the Race

For more information and to register, please visit the race page.