About This Race
Get ready to lace up for history!
Join in for a celebration of America’s semi-quincentennial—250 years of courage, creativity, and community. This isn’t just a race… it’s a red-white-and-blue milestone that won’t come around again for another 50 years!
Dash through a course bursting with patriotic spirit, high-energy music, and cheers as we honor the past, celebrate the present, and stride boldly into the future. Whether you’re a seasoned runner, a casual jogger, or a family ready for festive fun, this 5K will have you feeling like fireworks are going off under your feet. Participants are encouraged to wear red, white, and blue on race day to show your patriotic pride.
Be part of a historic moment.
Run the race that happens once every half-century.
Celebrate 250 years of the United States in unforgettable style!
Pricing:
$35 - Now through June 14, 2026
$250 for a Team of 10
Early Bib Pick-Up:
Saturday, June 13, 2026 - 4:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M.
Bell Works, 101 Crawfords Corner Road, Holmdel, NJ 07733 (in front of the Holmdel Library)
Accepting Day of Race Registration: Sunday, June 14, 2026 - Check-in begins at 7:00 A.M.
Bell Works, 101 Crawfords Corner Road, Holmdel, NJ 07733 (RED Parking Lot on East Entrance Side of Building)
5K Awards
Top 3 Male and Female Overall
Top 3 Male and Female in each age group
18 + under, 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49
50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+
No duplicate awards
*The 1 Mile Freedom Walk is not a timed event
Accepting donations and teams.
This race benefits the Friends of the Monmouth County Park System, a charitable organization that provides financial support exclusively for Monmouth County Park System enhancements, including preserving historical and natural resources, providing recreational opportunities for urban youth, and providing activities for individuals with disabilities within the community.
This event is brought to you by the Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners and the MonmouthNJ 250 Committee, as part of Monmouth County’s official observances of the 250th anniversary of the United States of America.
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