24th Annual Veteran's Flag Day 5K Run and 1 Mile Walk

🏃‍♂️ Event Overview

• Date: Thursday, June 12th, 2025 (rain date June 19th)
• Time: 7:00 p.m. (check-in begins at 5:30 p.m.)
• Location: Lyons VA Medical Campus, 151 Knollcroft Road, Lyons, NJ
• Race Info: Details here

🏆 About Community Hope

• Mission: Community Hope is New Jersey’s largest non-profit providing housing and support services to military members, homeless veterans, veteran families, and adults with mental illness.
• Purpose: The Veterans Flag Day 5K and 1 Mile walk is one of our largest fundraisers of the year.
• Impact: Proceeds go directly to the veterans in our Hope for Veterans Program, helping over 1,200 Veterans and families.
• Participation Fee: $45 for runners, $35 for walkers, and $45 for virtual 5K.

🎖️ Awards and Categories

• Categories: Prizes in various age groups and team categories.
• Team Awards: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place teams.
• Overall Awards: 1st, 2nd & 3rd for Male/Female.
• Age Group Awards: 1st, 2nd & 3rd in 10-year age groups from under 14 to over 80.

🤝 Sponsorship Opportunities

• Become a Sponsor: Sponsorship opportunities are available for this event.
• Link: More info can be found at this page.

❤️ Pay Tribute to a Veteran

• Tribute Row: Honor a veteran or active military member.
• Details: The name of the Veteran will be placed on Tribute row with a plaque.
• Purchase: Purchase your tribute here.

💪 Fundraise for Community Hope

• Support: Create a fundraiser with your entry.
• Promotion: Promote your fundraiser on social media.
• Create Fundraiser: Start your fundraiser here.

🗺️ Course Information

• Course Certification: Certified USATF Course # NJ250005MNS.

📞 Contact Information

• For More Info: Contact cjoseph-green@communityhope-nj.org.