The community is invited to lace up their sneakers for a good cause at the 14th Annual Seashore Gardens 5K Run & Health Walk and 1 Mile Family Fun Run & Walk on Sunday, April 21, 2024, on the Atlantic City Boardwalk. Organized by Seashore Gardens Foundation, the Run & Walk is the key fundraiser for Alzheimer’s and dementia outreach and programs.
The Run & Health Walk will start and finish at Stockton University’s Atlantic City Campus at Albany Ave. and the Boardwalk. The 5K Run will begin at 9 a.m. with timing provided by South Jersey Race Timing LLC. The 5K Health Walk and 1 Mile Family Fun Run will both begin at 8:30 a.m. Wheelchairs and strollers are welcome in each of the events.
There will be medals for the top three male and female winners in their age group. Age groups include 14 and under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 30-34, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+. There also will be awards for Wheelchair participants, Top Fundraising Team and Largest Team.
Free parking is offered from 7 am to 12 noon at the Stockton University commuter lot, 3601 Boardwalk (at Hartford Ave.), Atlantic City, N.J. Refreshments will be provided following the race.
Pre-registration is available until April 19 at 5 p.m. Preregistered participants will receive a t-shirt (while supplies last). Cost is $35 for runners, $30 for walkers (with $5 discounts for ages 22 and under). Day of registration cost is $45. The Family Fun Run is $20, and children ages 10 and under are $15. Same-day registration will be available at the race starting at 7:15 a.m. and does not include the t-shirt. To register, visit the following link: https://seashoregardens.org/5k. For questions, or for sponsorship opportunities, contact Erin Luurtsema at (609) 748-4615 or luurtsemae@seashoregardens.org.
