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61st Annual Captain Zinn Memorial 5K Races

Sunday, April 13

Colts Neck, NJ

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DORBROOK PARK in Colts Neck
course map and description


 

The 2025 Captain Zinn Memorial 5K Run and Racewalk will occur Sunday, April 13rd, 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 those who are eligible should contact us for 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 (Rome) and 1964 (Tokyo) Summer Olympics. He placed 6th in the 20K race walk in 1964. Shore AC has held this race to remember Captain Zinn since 1966. The day features a 5K Racewalk & walk at 10:00 am 5K Run at 10:05 am, and a kids fun run at 9:30 AM. Sponsorship opportunities are also available. More event details are listed below. 


The first 200 people to pick up their bibs receive an event t-shirt.


Note: Current and lifetime Shore A.C. members receive a discount at registration.
Veterans use coupon code: Military to receive 50% off. 

 


 


RACE DAY INFO


9:30 AM - Kids Fun Run Starts
9:55 AM - National Anthem and Veterans' Recognition
10:00 AM - 5K Run Starts
10:02 AM - 5K Race Walk & Walk Starts
11:15 AM Awards Ceremony 

First 200 people to pick up their bibs receive an event t-shirt 


AWARDS
Top 3 male and female finishers for the 5K race receive a special award. 
Top 3 male and female finishers for the 5K racewalk also receive a special award.
Top 3 male and female military personnel/veterans 

Top 3 boys and girls in the 1/2 kids run
Age group awards to the top 3 finishers in each age group, grouped by 10 years, for the 5K race
(12 and under, 13-18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80-89, 90 and over)


 

COURSE DESCRIPTION

The 5K course includes one smaller and one larger loop on the paved path at scenic Dorbrook Park. The races are entirely within the confines of this beautiful Monmouth County Park, which is completely closed to vehicular traffic.

 

VIRTUAL RACE

Those who are not able to join us in person can sign up for our virtual option. Those who are registered by March 20 will be mailed a race shirt. Submit your results (5K is 3.11 miles) to us before midnight on April 13 and we will include you in the results. We will recognize our top virtual race finishers in the results and send the top 3 male and top 3 female performers an award after the race.    

 

Race Distances

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Virtual 5K Click to Find Out Register »
Kids Fun Run - 1/2 mile Click to Find Out Register »
5K Racewalk & Walk Click to Find Out Register »
5K Run Click to Find Out Register »

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Start Location

Dorbrook Park, Colts Neck, NJ

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