25th Annual Veteran’s Flag Day 5K Run and 1 Mile Walk 2026 — Lyons, NJ

Join Community Hope for our 25th Annual Veterans Flag day 5K and 1 Mile walk to be held on Thursday, June 11th, 2026 ( rain date June 18th ) at 7:00 p.m. (check-in begins 5:30pm) Community Hope is New Jersey’s largest non-profit providing housing and support services to military members, homeless veterans, veteran families and adults with mental illness. Our Veterans Flag Day 5K and 1mile walk is one of our largest fundraisers of the year and all proceeds go directly to the veterans in our Hope for Veterans Program. When you run, walk or support, you help rescue over 1,200 Veterans and families from homelessness & despair. The fee to participate is $45 for each runner and $40 for each walker, $45 for virtual 5k. Participants who participate virtually can track their results using the Strava app. Results, including time and distance will then be uploaded to Community Hope. Early Bird Registration Ends April 30th Save $5 This event is a USATF New Jersey Grand Prix event run on a USATF sanctioned and certified course. USATF members receive a $3.00 discount. Prizes will be awarded in various age groups and team categories. Awards Team 1st, 2nd and 3rd 1st, 2nd & 3rd – Overall (Male/Female) 1st, 2nd & 3rd - male & female winners in 10 year age groups, 14 & under, 15-19 age, 20-29 age, 30-39 age, 40-49 age, 50-59 age, 60-69 age, 70-79 age, Over 80 male and female More details can be found through Community Hope website at https://www.communityhopenj.org/events/flag-day/ All participants receive a free t-shirt!