When
Saturday, August 22nd, 2026
Where
Gillie Park, Manchester Ave, Forked River NJ
Distances
5K · 1 Mile
About this race
26th Anniversary of the LACEY 5K
Visit our site: www.lacey5K.com
Date: Saturday, August 22, 2026
Location: At Gillie Park, Manchester Ave., Forked River, NJ
Benefiting Organizations
- Proceeds Benefit: Substance Abuse Prevention
- Recreation Dept: Supporting local activities
- Lacey Food Bank: Assisting those in need
Entry Fees
- 5K: $35 Pre-registered by 8/5: $40 after and on race day
- Students 18 and under: $25 Pre-registered by 8/5: $30 after and on race day
- 1 Mile: $20 Pre-registered by Aug. 5: $23 after and day of race
- Kiddie Dash: $20 Ages 2-11 (Each participant receives a medal, Italian ice, and Happy Meal coupon)
Bundle Options
- 5K + 1 Mile: $30 by 6/30: $35 from 7/1 to 8/6: $40 after and on race day
- 5K + Kiddie Dash: $23 before 6/30: $25 from 7/1 to 8/6: $30 after and on race day
- 1M + Kiddie Dash: $15 by Aug 6th: $20 after
- 5K + 1M + Kiddie Dash: $23 before 6/30: $25 from 7/1 to 8/6: $30 after and on race day
Race Day Information
- Packet Pick-up: Fri., Aug. 21st at the Recreation building, 10am to 7pm
- Race Day Registration: Begins at 7am
Awards
- 1st Place Overall Male & Female: $150
- 2nd Place Overall Male & Female: $125
- 3rd Place Overall Male & Female: $100
- Categories: Awards for 12 and under, 13-15, 16-19 and 5 year age groups (thru 85+): Top Lacey Resident M/F: First Responder, Education Professional
Team Awards
Mayor’s Trophy and Team Challenge
Course Details
Flat USATF certified 5K course through award-winning, scenic Gillie Park
Amenities
- Shirts: Custom designed performance Tech shirts guaranteed (adult sizes only) to pre-registrants while supplies last
- Timing: ChronoTrack Timing Technology by Elite Racing Systems
- Water Stops: Multiple water stops, clocks at mile 1 & 2
- Post-Race: Prize drawings and 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.
Course map
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