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5th Annual Men of Charity Basking Ridge 5k Run / 1 Mile Walk for Kindness & Concert

Thursday May 12th @ 5:30 pm This will be a festive event for the entire family with free food , beverages and live music.

This will be a festive event for the entire family with free food , beverages and live music.

The 5k run / 1 mile walk benefits community outreach efforts helping members of the community who are in need of assistance.

Sponsored by of the St. James Men of Charity

USATF Certified/Sanctioned Course

Race registration and online donation site:

https://runsignup.com/Race/NJ/BaskingRidge/StJamesMenofCharity5k

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Location:

184 South Finley Ave. Basking Ridge, NJ US 07920

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Course:

USATF Certified/Sanctioned

NJ Grand Prix 500 Points

Water stops on course and at finish

Schedule:

5:30PM - Packet Pick-up & Registration

6:45PM – Race Start

7:00PM – 1 Mile Walk

7:30PM– Awards

Awards:

1st, 2nd & 3rd Overall Male/Female

1st, 2nd & 3rd in 10 yr age groups

14yrs. & Under to 80+

Amenities:

T-shirt to all pre-registered, others while supplies last.


About the Men of Charity:

The Men of Charity was formed in 2008, to engage in charitable service to the community at large. The Men of Charity organize volunteers to help members of the community who are in need or are down on their luck and need a helping hand. Service activities have included clothing drives for the Morristown Soup Kitchen; aid to the Interfaith Hospitality Network; pancake breakfasts and assistance to the elderly.

Additionally, they have made donations to local groups and charities, including, Bethel Ridge, Brian’s Cancer Fund, Morristown Community Soup Kitchen, Ridge Oak Senior Village, and Share Your Bread. The Men of Charity also provide direct support to local members of the community who are need.

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