Entry Status: ENTRY FOR 2026 NOW OPEN! Participants may opt to walk or run this 5k!
Date & Location: On Saturday, June 20, 2026, at 100 Camp Drive, Sea Girt, NJ.
Beneficiary: Specialist Gregory Mitchell of Bravo Troop in the 102nd Calvary Unit has been selected as the SGT Nutter Run 2026 Beneficiary!
Event Host: The event is hosted by Class 69 of the New Jersey Army National Guard Officer Candidate School (NJOCS).
Purpose of the Event
Organization: This event is organized by the SGT Sam Nutter Organization Inc (SSNO) in memory of the late SGT Samuel Nutter.
Support: The event benefits the family of a NJ National Guard service member.
2026 Beneficiary: Specialist Gregory Mitchell, who was involved in a severe car accident in August of 2025 that resulted in multiple brain bleeds and a traumatic brain injury (TBI).
Funding: All proceeds, sponsorships, and donations will directly support his continued recovery.
Race Details
Race Features: The 5K race will take place at the Army National Guard Training Center in Sea Girt, New Jersey.
Youth Events: This year, we are adding Youth run/walk 200-meter for kids ages 6 to 9 and 1/2 mile (800 meters) for ages 10 to 13.
Virtual Option: We will also be hosting a virtual run to allow all who wish to participate the opportunity to do so!
Community Support: We encourage your support and thank you for being an invaluable part of this cause.
Participation Options
Ways to Help: You can support this cause by running in the race, donating, or becoming an event sponsor.
Legacy: Whichever you choose to do, know that you will be honoring the legacy of SGT Nutter during this year's 22nd annual 5K run.
Non-Profit Status: SSNO is a registered 501(c) 3 non-profit organization and 100% of the proceeds will be donated.
Awards Ceremony
Awards Timing: There will be an awards ceremony at the end of the event!
Overall Winners: Medals to the Top 3 Male and Top 3 Female Overall Winners.
Age Bracket Awards: Medals for Top 3 Male and Top 3 Female in the following age brackets: