12th Annual Veterans Haven 5K Run and 1 Mile Walk
This event supports Veterans Haven South, a transitional facility for homeless and unemployed veterans. The race aims to honor veterans and provide financial assistance to the facility, which has a proven success rate in helping veterans find shelter and employment.
Events:
- 5K Run
- 1 Mile Walk
Schedule:
- Friday, November 7, 2026: Packet Pickup & Registration from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Haddonfield Running Co. (121 Kings Hwy E, Haddonfield, NJ 08033)
- Saturday, November 8, 2026: Packet Pickup & Registration from 8:00 am to 9:00 am at Race Site. Race Start at 9:00 am. Basket Raffle, Refreshments and Food from 10:00 am.
The race is chip timed and will take place starting at Christ the King Church in Haddonfield, continuing through the Camden County park system adjacent to the historic Cooper River.
Awards & Recognition:
- Medals for overall male and female winners.
- Top 3 finishers in various age divisions (15 and under, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 and over).
- Short sleeve shirts for all participants.
Sponsorship Opportunities:
Various sponsorship levels are available (Heroes, Patriot, Colonial, Friend) with benefits including logo placement on race shirts and banners, and free registrations. Email [email protected] for details.
Contact Information:
For race-related questions, a contact form is available on the website.
Past Event Success:
The 9th Annual Veterans Haven 5K Run and 1 Mile Walk (November 9, 2024) successfully donated $20,000 to Veterans Haven South. To date, the race has donated over $120,000.
