Easter weekend has never been so sweet! Join us the Live Run Give crew in their hometown to celebrate life and running Join us for the Donut Chase 5K and 10K on Saturday, April 4th, 2026, in Lake Hopatcong, NJ! This fun event features a scenic course with lake views and rolling hills. Walkers are welcome. The 5K is a 3.1-mile route through Lake Shawnee with picturesque views and a water stop at Mile 1.5. The 10K consists of two loops of the same course, with water stops at Miles 1.5 and 4.5. Enjoy the paved, rolling terrain and climb while chasing down some delicious donuts! Raise $250 or more a receive an exclusive Donut Chase Hoodie. Packet Pick up: TBD Awards: Top 3 Male and Female Overall Age Group Awards: 11 and under , 12-15 16-19 , 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60, 70+ Top 3 Fundraisers This year, we are dedicating our donations to Dana Farber Cancer Institute
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for April 4.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Jefferson, NJ.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
