North Caldwell Halloween-Themed 5K Will Honor Deceased Local Sports Fan

ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — The memory of North Caldwell resident and Verona High School alum Nick Tanelli will live on through soccer.

Tanelli, an avid soccer fan and father of two, passed away suddenly in the spring of 2013. But his memory – including his love for sports – continues through The Nick Tanelli Children’s Soccer Foundation, which provides scholarships each year to a male and female senior soccer player at West Essex, James Caldwell and Verona High Schools.

For its 3rd annual fundraiser, the nonprofit will host a 5K Run/Walk and Funny Bone Fun Run on Saturday, Oct. 29 in North Caldwell, with the profits going towards the The Nick Tanelli Children’s Soccer Foundation’s community programs.

The Halloween-themed, family-friendly event will include a costume contest, games, activities, vendors, music and refreshments.

The NJ Track and Field Organization-sanctioned 5K Run/Walk will begin and end at North Caldwell Borough Hall, event organizers stated.

Prizes will be awarded to two overall winners, as well as 1st, 2nd and 3rd male/female place winners in five-year age increments (11 through 85+ years). All Funny Bone participants will receive a medal. The 5K Awards Ceremony starts at 10:30 a.m.

Registration is $25 for adults, $15 for kids and $22 for USATF-NJ members. Same-day registration is $30. Sponsorships and vendor spaces are available. For details, online registration and sponsor/vendor applications, visit: www.zombie5k.org, or www.nicktanellisoccer.org.

For more information, contact Beth Tanelli at (973) 228-6632, or email tanellisoccer@aol.com.

Photo: Nick Tanelli courtesy of Beth Tanelli

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