Clark ShopRite To Host 5K Runs, Walks For Veterans

CLARK, NJ — In celebration of its fourth annual 5k Run and Walk for Veterans, ShopRite of Clark will be hosting two 5K Runs and Walks on Saturday, May 19 at Nomahegan Park in Cranford and Sunday, Aug. 5 at Oak Ridge Park in Clark.

All proceeds will benefit local veterans’ organizations in the communities the stores serve, including The Tower of Hope, Hudson Valley Honor Flight and The Committee for the Families of Iraqi War Veterans, as part of ShopRite’s 10th annual Veterans Fundraising Campaign.

The entrance fee to participate in each run/walk is $25 per person (price will increase to $30 on each race day).

Participants can register for the May 19 race by clicking here.

Those interested in registering for the Aug. 5 race can do so by clicking here.

Consumers can also make direct donations to contribute to the cause through the registration link. Packet pickup will take place on Friday, May 18 and Saturday, Aug. 4 at ShopRite of Clark, located at 76 Central Ave. in Clark, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Awards will be given to the top three male and female runners with the fastest time on the USA Track and Field-certified course.

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