9/11 Memorial 5K and Kids' Run

The Middletown PBA presents to you:

THE 5th ANNUAL 9/11 MEMORIAL 5K

Saturday, September 12, 2026

This year marks the 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001, a day that forever changed our nation and our community. As we approach this solemn milestone, we are reminded of the importance of ensuring that we Never Forget the lives lost, the sacrifices made, and the courage displayed in the face of unimaginable tragedy.

Our local officers are staging this fundraising event in memory of the 37 Middletown residents who lost their lives on September 11, 2001. The Middletown PBA Local 124 is also proud to establish a memorial scholarship in honor of retired Deputy Chief Joseph Capriotti.

Deputy Chief Capriotti began his career with the Middletown Township Police Department on July 15, 1982, and served honorably until his retirement on August 1, 2010. Throughout his distinguished career, one of his most memorable contributions was the critical role he played in the Middletown Police Department’s response to the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Joe responded to Ground Zero in the days and weeks following the attacks and personally notified every Middletown family who had lost a loved one that day—an act of compassion and duty that was of the utmost importance to him.

As a result of his response to Ground Zero, Joseph contracted cancer, which he ultimately succumbed to in June 2019. It is with great pride and honor that the Middletown PBA creates a scholarship fund in his name to carry on his legacy of service and sacrifice.

As we commemorate the 25th anniversary of 9/11, we invite our entire community to come together to honor these remarkable citizens, especially Deputy Chief Joseph Capriotti, and to celebrate the resilience of the human spirit through movement and giving.

This year, we hope to have the largest showing of first responders in years. We invite police officers, firefighters, EMS personnel, dispatchers, corrections officers, and all those who serve to join us and run in formation as a visible tribute to those we lost and those who answered the call. Together, we can demonstrate the unity, brotherhood, and commitment to service that continue to define the first responder community.

The race will be held at the Middletown Train Station, 22 Church Street, Middletown, NJ. The 5K course will be USATF-certified and managed by the Shore Athletic Club. The route begins at the train station and travels 1.55 miles out and back along Middletown-Lincroft Road, with the turnaround point at Thompson Middle School. A course map will be available soon.

Official chip timing and live results
Two water stations (one at the turnaround and one at the finish)
Overall awards and age-group awards in five-year increments
Awards ceremony following the kids’ run

Join us as we honor the memories of those we lost, support future generations through the Deputy Chief Joseph Capriotti Memorial Scholarship, and reaffirm our promise that we will never forget.

BIB PICK UP 

Friday, September 11, 2026
Middletown Train Station
3:30 - 5:30 PM

REGISTRATION

5K Run & Walk
$25 until July 1st
$30 until September 10th
$40 on September 11th and 12th

1/2 Mile Kids' Run
This race will be split up into age groups.
$10 until July 1st
$15 until September 10th
$20 on September 11th and 12th 

EVENT SCHEDULE 

 7:00 AM  -  Registration and Bib pick up
 8:30 AM  -  5K race and walk begins
 9:45 AM  -  Kids run begins
10:00 AM  -  Awards 

ALL SPONSORS MUST FILL OUT THE SPONSORSHIP FORM

$100
 1 in honor or or in memory of lawn sign, 2 free race entries and 2 t-shirts

$150
VENDOR TABLE FEE, 1 lawn sign, 2 free entries and 2 t-shirts

$250
Vendor table, 2 lawn signs, 2 free race entries, 2 t-shirts and logo or name on the race day banner

$500
Vendor table, 3 lawn signs, 3 free race entries, 3 t-shirts, logo or name on race day banner and mention in the pre and post race communications

$1,000
Vendor table, 4 lawn signs, 4 free race entries, 4 t-shirts, logo or name on race day banner, mention in the pre and post race communications and 2 race entries into any chosen Shore A.C. upcoming events

                                                                                                           How to Become a Sponsor

Thank you for considering supporting the 9/11 Memorial 5K. Follow the steps below to become a proud sponsor of this community event.

Step 1: Register as a Sponsor

-Visit: https://runsignup.com/Race/NJ/Middletown/911Memorial5K

-Scroll down and select Sponsorship.

-Choose a sponsorship level

-Register your name. (Do not add another registration even if your sponsorship includes multiple free registrations. You will receive a promo code after you complete sponsorship sign up for other free entries)

-Click Continue.

-Sign the waiver.

-Click Continue.

-Select your T-shirt size. (If your sponsorship includes multiple shirts you will select those when you use promo code to register other entries)

-Click Continue.

Optional: Make an Additional Donation

If you would like to make an additional contribution follow next 3 steps if not skip and click continue

Select Charity.

Choose Scholarship Fund.

Enter the amount you wish to donate.

Click Continue.

-AFTER  OPTIONAL ADDITIONAL DONATION 

-Select how you would like to receive race information.

-Click Continue.

-Provide your payment information and complete your registration.

Step 2: Request Your Recognition Sign/Receive promo code

-After payment has been completed, return to:

https://runsignup.com/Race/NJ/Middletown/911Memorial5K

-Complete the Sponsorship Form

-Scroll down to “ALL SPONSORS MUST FILL OUT THE SPONSORSHIP FORM.”

-Click the link.

-Complete the form.

-Click Submit.

Congratulations!

At this time, you have officially become a proud sponsor of the 9/11 Memorial 5K.

If you selected a sponsorship that included multiple race entries you will receive an email with a promo code for free entry. You will then have to register each participant and select t-shirt size during that process. You will enter the code at check out. 

For example- You selected the $1000 sponsorship.

When you selected that choice you registered 1 runner and 1 t-shirt. Your package included 4 free entries and 4 t-shirts. So you will receive a email with a promo code for 3 entries. You will then register them individually.

T-Shirt Pickup

Sponsor T-shirts may be picked up:

On race day, or

During registration the evening before the event.

Sponsor Signage and Banners

Your sign, banner, or both will be displayed near the entrance of the race, where participants and spectators will gather before and after the event.

Vendor Table Information

If your sponsorship includes a vendor table:

You are welcome to arrive at 6:30 AM on race day to set up.

Ptl. Jennings will be your point of contact.

Please bring your own table and tent if needed.

Because this is a community event, we ask that no items be sold during the event. Any promotional items or giveaways should be provided free of charge.

The event will conclude after participants and guests depart, approximately around noon.

Vendors are welcome to remain set up during that time to promote and advertise their business.

Thank you for supporting the 9/11 Memorial 5K and helping make this commu...