5K Run In Liberty State Park, Jersey City May 5

JERSEY CITY, NJ — The Susan G. Komen North Jersey Race for the Cure 5K run/walk will be held May 5 at Liberty State Park in Jersey City. The money raised at this event will support life-saving breast health and breast cancer programs in nine North Jersey counties, including Hudson County.

It will also help fund national research programs searching for the causes and cures to put an end to breast cancer.

This year’s race is expected to attract nearly 2,500 people. This is the 12th year they have held the 5K.

Breast cancer survivors and those currently fighting cancer and their guests will have access to an exclusive Survivor/VIP Tent sponsored by RWJBarnabas Health, a hot breakfast compliments of ShopRite, mini-makeovers, door prizes, giveaways, commemorative Survivor and Forever Fighter Medals and T-Shirts and more.

For more information, to register for the 12th Annual Susan G. Komen North Jersey Race for the Cure, or make a donation to help Komen North Jersey Fight Breast Cancer, visit www.KomenNorthJersey.org/Race, call 908-277-2904, or email race@komennorthjersey.org.

“Our annual Race for the Cure is so much more than a walk and a run,” says Kelly Nagle, executive director of Komen North Jersey. “We celebrate and remember those who have fought breast cancer, and those who are still fighting. We share our stories, and our trials, and find comfort. We laugh and we cry. But mostly, the day is about HOPE. Hope that by fighting together as hard as we all do, by raising funds, we can save lives. And we can move that bar closer to the end of breast cancer. We are truly grateful to Mayor Steven Fulop, Jersey City, our sponsors and everyone who will be joining us on Race Day in support our mission.”

WABC-TV Eyewitness News reporter Anthony Johnson will again officiate as Master of Ceremonies. Johnson, a high energy, award-winning journalist, is a recipient of the regional Edward R. Murrow Award from the Radio & Television News Directors Association. Throughout the day, his famous and familiar voice will be guiding runners, walkers and guests through the highlights: a 5K Fun Walk, USATF 5K Timed Run, and the emotionally moving Survivor Procession and Celebration. Other not-to-miss activities include a Wellness Village with information, giveaways and more!, a Kids for the Cure Scavenger Hunt, music by local band Running Late, and a performance by the Lois Allen School of the Dance.

Jersey City Mayor Steven M. Fulop will be there again this year, offering his support to Survivors and Forever Fighters (those battling Stage 4 metastatic breast cancer) for the annual Survivor Procession and Ceremony; the Mayor will also cut the ribbon that will officially kick off the 5K Timed Race and Fun Run.

“I am honored to be part of Komen North Jersey’s mission to engage in the fight against breast cancer on all fronts,” says Mayor Fulop. This organization is improving access to quality and timely breast cancer care right here in North Jersey, providing support and guidance to countless individuals and families, and is passionately committed to its work. I look forward to an incredible day at the Race for the Cure in our very own Liberty State Park as we come together to fight breast cancer and save lives.”

Details:

8:00 a.m. All activities open: Registration, Packet Pickup, Survivor Tent, Komen Moment Photo Tent, Wellness Village, Kids’ Zone and more

9:10 a.m. Survivor/Forever Fighter Procession

9:20 a.m. Survivor/Forever Fighter Ceremony

10:00 a.m. RUN: 5K Official USATF Timed Run BEGINS

10:10 a.m. WALK: 5K Fun Walk BEGINS

11:00 a.m. Presentation of Runners’ Awards Ceremony

11:30 a.m. RACE ACTIVITIES END