9th Annual Om Memorial 5K Run and 1 Mile Walk – Monroe Township, NJ 2026

Sign up today to support pediatric cancer research and honor Optimistic Om’s spirit, showing the world that our collective positivity and perseverance can help cure pediatric cancer. Additional information can be found at http://www.smilesforom.org . DATE & LOCATION Sun May 17, 2026 7:30am Thompson Park Thompson Drive and Lakeview Ave, Monroe Township, NJ US 08831 PARKING INFORMATION Thompson Park entrances will be open for cars from 7:30am to 8:30am for the participants. Note: Thompson Park entrances will be closed for cars from 8:30am to 10:30am (see instructions below if you arrive after 8:30am or need to leave before 10:30am). There will be rangers at the park entrances from Jamesburg (Forsgate Dr) and Perrineville Rd; they will guide you to the parking lot in Thompson Park. The gates will re-open for exit from the park ONLY after the 5K Run has completed, around 10:30 am. If you arrive after 8:30am when the park entrance is closed for cars or if you need to leave before 10:30am, p