Causeway 5K In Manahawkin To Support Those In Need

MANAHAWKIN, NJ — The 5th Annual Causeway 5K is coming up in Manahawkin, and this year the run is benefiting both the homeless and hungry in Ocean County.

The run will be held on Oct. 16 at Southern Regional High School.

The event, presented by Causeway Family of Dealerships and Causeway CARes, starts at 8:45 am (walkers) and 9am (5K) and all proceeds will benefit Fulfill and Family Promise of Southern Ocean County.

The flat and fast course is chip timed. The day will feature overall and age group awards, as well as door prizes. T-shirts are guaranteed to the first 250 registrants.

Tickets to walk or run cost $40 through Sept. 30, and $45 after Sept. 30 and on race day. Students (18 and under) can receive $10 off by using the promo code STUDENT.

All registrations must be completed online at https://www.raceforum.com/CAUSEWAY. There will be no paper copies on race day. Participants will receive a confirmation email with a bib number to bring to the event.

“We carefully selected Fulfill and Family Promise of Southern Ocean County as this year’s 5K beneficiaries because both organizations are on a mission to battle hunger and homelessness in Ocean County, which is something that Causeway cares deeply about,” David C. Wintrode, President of Causeway Family of Dealerships/Causeway CARes, said in a release. “The demand for food at the Jersey Shore is up 60 percent so far this year, according to Fulfill. We need to do our part to bring this statistic down.”

Since the race's inception five years ago, Fulfill has been a 5K beneficiary. Its mission is to alleviate hunger and food insecurity in Ocean and Monmouth counties.

This year, Family Promise of Southern Ocean County was also selected as a 5K beneficiary. Its mission is to partner with communities to guide homeless children and their families toward achieving sustainable independence.

Last year, the 4th Annual Causeway 5K raised over $40,250 and saw a 50 percent increase in runners/walkers from the prior year. For 5K race donation opportunities, please contact Kaitlyn Strohmeier at 609-597-8083, ext. 1122 or email Kaitlyn.Strohmeier@CausewayCars.com.