The 28th Annual YMCA Livestrong 5K Walk/Run, Supporting Cancer Survivors, A Janice Garbolino Memorial Event

🏃‍♀️ The 28th Annual YMCA Livestrong 5K Walk/Run

Date: 2025-04-27

Location: Lakeview School, Roosevelt Park, Edison, NJ

Join us for the 28th Annual YMCA Livestrong 5K Walk/Run, supporting cancer survivors, in memory of Janice Garbolino.

💡 Race Information

Funds raised support the Livestrong at the YMCA which is a program offered for cancer survivors at no cost to them to help them recover and regain their strength, confidence and so much more. See below for more information or call us if you want to participate in our next program offering.

🕖 Registration Details

• 7:30 am: Registration, Bib and T-shirt Pick Up (T-shirts are not guaranteed and are no longer available for day-of registrants)
• Refreshments: Bagels, Bananas, and Snacks
• Activities: Zumba, DJ, Inflatable Games for kids and adults
• Note: If you have pre-registered, no need to check in on race day. Pre-registration T-shirts are on a first-come, first-serve basis.

🚀 Race Start

8:30 am: Shot Gun Start for Runners followed by Walkers

🏅 Awards Ceremony

Immediately after the 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+
• Special Treats: Jersey Mike's Subs and What's the Scoop Ice Cream!

🌸 In Memory of Janice Garbolino

The YMCA 5K Run and Fun Walk is held in memory of Janice Garbolino, former Health & Wellness Director of the Metuchen Branch YMCA, who lost her battle with breast cancer in 2002. 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 which assists those who are living with, through, or beyond cancer to strengthen their bodies, minds, and spirits.

🥇 Awards Structure

Medals awarded to:

• Top 3 overall for each gender: male, female, and non-binary
• 1st, 2nd, 3rd place medals for male and female in various age brackets

AGE BRACKETS:

Under 10
11-14
15-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
60-69
70+

📺 Media Coverage

Spotlight New Jersey: YMCA of Metuchen, Edison, Woodbridge & South Amboy 5K run/walk (news12.com)

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For more details, visit the race page: YMCA Livestrong 5K Walk/Run