Starting Point 5K and 1-Mile Walk

Event Overview

The Starting Point of New Jersey 5K and 1-Mile Walk returns on November 1st at Cooper River Park in Camden County, New Jersey, a powerful community event centered on hope, healing, and resilience.

• Cause: A powerful community event centered around hope, healing, and resilience.
• Date: November 1st.
• Location: Cooper River Park, Camden County, New Jersey.
• Event Types: 5K run and 1-Mile walk.

Purpose and Impact

This annual gathering brings people together for a cause that touches us all. Whether you’re running in honor of a loved one, walking your own path, or showing up to champion mental wellness and recovery, every step helps break stigma and build connection.

• Proceeds: Directly benefit Starting Point, a nonprofit.
• Support Services: Offers counseling, addiction recovery, support groups, and wellness services.
• Mission: No one should face life’s challenges alone.
• Community: Builds connection and awareness around mental health.

Race Awards

Awards will be given to the top three male and female runners overall (by gun time) and age group awards will be given to the top three male and female in each of the following age groups (by net time): 9 and under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, and 70 and over.

• Awards: Top three male and female runners overall.
• Age Groups: Awards for specific age categories.
• Timing: Chip timed on a USATF-certified course.
• Finish Line: Finish line video available for all finishers.

Honoring Remarkable Community Members

We will also be honoring two amazing community members, Anne Donnelly and Sean Kelly.

• Anne Donnelly: Dedicated her career to public service, a lifelong athlete, and youth jiu jitsu coach.
• Sean Kelly: Lifelong service in public safety and recovery advocate.
• Resilience: Both exemplify strength and commitment to wellness.
• Recognition: Honoring their contributions at this year’s 5K.

Packet Pickup and Sponsorship

Bib packet pickups will be at the Haddonfield Running Company on 121 Kings Hwy E, Haddonfield, NJ on

Thursday, Oct 30th, 3:00-7:00 PM

• Sponsorship Information: Available here.
• Timing: Chip timing provided by South Jersey Race Timing LLC.

Additional Information

The chip will be timed on a USATF-certified course. There will be a finish line video, and all finishers will receive an e-text message within seconds of finishing, demonstrating their time and pace. Results will be posted at the race site and online the same day, along with an overall listing of finishers and award winners.