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.

🤝Community 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.

• Purpose: To promote hope and healing.
• Involvement: Everyone is welcome to participate.
• Support: Raising awareness for mental wellness and recovery.
• Connection: Building community ties through participation.

💰Proceeds and Benefits

Proceeds directly benefit Starting Point, a nonprofit offering access to counseling, addiction recovery, support groups, and wellness services, because no one should face life’s challenges alone.

🏅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.

• Overall Awards: Top three male and female runners.
• Age Group Awards: Categories for every age group.
• Timing: Gun time for overall, net time for age groups.
• Recognition: Celebrate achievements in running.

⏱️Race Details

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.

⭐Community Honorees

We will also be honoring two amazing community members. Stay tuned for more details about the recipients.

📅Bib Packet Pickup

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

• Date: Thursday, Oct 30th
• Time: 3:00-7:00 PM

🔗Additional Information

Sponsorship information is available at StartingPoint.org.

Chip Timing is provided by South Jersey Race Timing LLC.

For more details about the race, visit this link.