7th Annual Survivor Day 5K 2026 — Island Heights, NJ

Date
November 21, 2026
Location
Island Heights, NJ
Venue
5 Wanamaker Municipal Complex
Start Time
9:30 AM
Sunrise
6:47 AM
Entry Fee
$40.00
Events
Survivor Day 5K
Includes
5K Race T-Shirt
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The 7th Annual Survivor Day 5K will take place on November 21, 2026 in person at 5 Wanamaker Municipal Complex, Island Heights, NJ 08732. Register by November 1st to ensure you get to pick your T-shirt size! After November 1st, we cannot guarantee your size. Survivor Day was designated by the U.S. Congress as a day when those affected by suicide can join together for healing and support. It was designated the Saturday before Thanksgiving, as the holidays are often a difficult time for suicide loss survivors. For the 7th year in a row we are asking all of our family and friends to come together in unity to run or walk a 5K in memory of Christian Schenk and in support of all those mourning his loss the week before his birthday. This year, we will also be honoring The anniversary of these deaths are stark reminders of the lasting effects that loss and grief have on surviving families as well as the importance of bringing communities together to support one another.

Course & Travel Notes

The 7th Annual Survivor Day 5K takes place in Island Heights, New Jersey on November 21, 2026, with an early 9:30 AM start time that comes just before sunrise at 6:48 AM. The venue sits at a modest 52 feet of elevation, so runners should expect relatively flat terrain. Lakehurst Maxfield Field Airport (NEL) is the nearest air hub, located 12.5 miles from the race site. Plan for typical late-November weather with highs around 56°F and lows near 32°F; pack layers and rain gear since there's about a 26% chance of precipitation on any given day that time of year.

⛰️ 52 ft elevation☀️ Typically 56°F / 32°F · 26% chance of rain✈️ Lakehurst Maxfield Field Airport (NEL) — 12.5 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is 7th Annual Survivor Day 5K 2026 — Island Heights, NJ?

7th Annual Survivor Day 5K 2026 — Island Heights, NJ takes place on November 21, 2026. The race is held in Island Heights, New Jersey.

Where is 7th Annual Survivor Day 5K 2026 — Island Heights, NJ held?

7th Annual Survivor Day 5K 2026 — Island Heights, NJ is held at 5 Wanamaker Municipal Complex in Island Heights, New Jersey.

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