63rd Annual Captain Zinn Memorial 5K Races – Colts Neck, NJ 2026

Date
April 12, 2026
Location
Colts Neck, NJ
Venue
Dorbrook Park
Start Time
10:00 AM
Entry Fee
$10.00 – $40.00
Events
5K Run, 5K Racewalk & Walk, Youth Fun Run - 1 Mile, Virtual 5K
Includes
T-Shirt | Spike Bag
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Entry fees for the 63rd Annual Captain Zinn Memorial 5K range from $10 to $40. The event takes place April 12, 2026, at Dorbrook Park in Colts Neck, New Jersey, with a typical start time of 10:00 AM. Participants can choose between a 1-mile or 5K distance, and both running and race walk options are available. This makes the event accessible for a range of fitness levels and goals, from those looking for a shorter effort to those training for longer distances. Whether you're using it as a tune-up race or as part of a broader racing schedule, the flexible distance and format options let you tailor your participation to your current fitness and objectives.

From the Race Organizer
DORBROOK PARK in Colts Neck course map and description We invite you to join us at the 2026 Captain Zinn Memorial 5K Run and Racewalk on Sunday, April 12, at Dorbrook Park in Colts Neck, N.J. Dorbrook Park is located at 353 County Road 537, Colts Neck, N.J. Bib and T-shirt pick-up will be right by the playground. Advance registration is 50% off for all veterans and military personnel. All eligible individuals should contact us to request a discount code. This event honors all Vietnam Veterans and is named in memory of Captain Ronald Lloyd "Ron" Zinn, a racewalker from the United States who was killed in Vietnam in 1965. He graduated from the US Military Academy in 1962 and represented the USA at the 1960 Summer Olympics (Rome) and the 1964 Summer Olympics (Tokyo). He placed 6th in the 20K race walk in 1964. Shore AC has held this race in memory of Captain Zinn since 1966. The day features a 5K Racewalk & walk at 10:00 am, a 5K Run at 10:05 am, and a kids' fun run at 9:30 AM. Sponsorshi

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is 63rd Annual Captain Zinn Memorial 5K Races – Colts Neck, NJ 2026?

63rd Annual Captain Zinn Memorial 5K Races – Colts Neck, NJ 2026 takes place on April 12, 2026. The race is held in Colts Neck, New Jersey.

Where is 63rd Annual Captain Zinn Memorial 5K Races – Colts Neck, NJ 2026 held?

63rd Annual Captain Zinn Memorial 5K Races – Colts Neck, NJ 2026 is held at Dorbrook Park in Colts Neck, New Jersey.

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