8th Annual Mendham Patriots 5K & 8K Races on June 18!

Sprint into summer at the 8th Annual Mendham Patriots 5K & 8K race! This annual charity event is set for Saturday, June 18. Races start at 9 a.m., with a Kids Fun Run, for little children 8 and under, around 9:45 a.m. at the Brookside Community Club Field.

This is a USATF-sanctioned, 500-point Grand Prix event with chip timing, a random door prize drawing and wonderful spread of post-race refreshments.

Awards are given in five-year age groups from 9 and under, up to 80+ for men and women. Families will enjoy the FREE kids' activity fair featuring a DJ, bounce house, face painting and more.

Register now online at a discounted price, and pay no extra fees. This early-bird discounted registration is open until just before midnight on June 16.

You must pre-register to guarantee a custom tech shirt!

The Patriots Race is presented by Mendham Township Recreation and benefits local causes, including rebuilding the Ralston Playground, Mendham Magic Track & Field, college scholarships and Maggie Doyne's BlinkNow Foundation.

Sponsorships Available

Can't run? Become a sponsor! Business sponsorships begin at $100, going up to $1,500 — with several levels in between. Families also can sponsor the race — and get their name on the back of our cool, tech T-shirt, for just $50.

This year's race primarily benefits rebuilding the Ralston Playground, which is in terrible disrepair and closed. This charity event also supports Maggie Doyne’s BlinkNow Foundation; college scholarships to graduating seniors from West Morris Mendham High School; Mendham Magic Track & Field, and the Geoffrey D’Aries MVP Scholarships.

Questions? Contact: Mendham Township Recreation Commissioner Amalia Duarte (973-543-7924); or Peter Wright, Mendham Township Recreation Director, (973-543-4555 X122).