In 81 days · Sat, Sep 19, 2026
Saturday, September 19th, 2026
Mansfield Township Community Park,, Columbus NJ
5K
About this race
We are honored to host the Second Annual Patrolman Samuel C. Irvin Legacy 5K Run/Walk at Mansfield Twp. Park. The event will take place on the paved Kinkora Trail, which winds through both woods and preserved farmland.
This event is in memory of our beloved son, Sam, who tragically passed away from sudden cardiac arrest on 23 July 2023, at the age of 23. Following his passing, we learned that Sam had a rare genetic heart condition called Brugada Syndrome.
At the time of his passing, Sam had recently graduated from Mercer CC and Wilmington University with a bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice. Sam graduated from the Gloucester Police Academy on 7 July 2023 and was serving as a patrolman with the Mansfield Twp. Police Department. He is survived by his son, Beau Samuel Irvin.
This event, with your participation and support, will honor Sam's legacy by supporting two important causes:
To date, we have provided scholarships to three outstanding student-athletes and donated $4000 to TFBTBCF. Together, we can continue to honor Sam's memory, raise awareness of Brugada Syndrome, and make a meaningful impact in our community.
Lastly, Sam would often write a favorite quote or a Bible verse on his baseball glove. One passage that truly captured his character was found on his high school glove: Philippians 2:3, which reads, "Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves."
For more information about the event, visit here.
The Irvin and Santucci Families and friends of Sam
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