Provided/Runners cross the finish line at the 13th annual Seashore Gardens Foundation 5K Run to benefit Alzheimer’s and dementia outreach.
ATLANTIC CITY – 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 Sunday, April 21 on the World Famous 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 Atlantic City Campus at Albany Avenue 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 age group winners. Age groups are: 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, and the top fundraising and largest teams.
Free parking is offered from 7 a.m. to noon at the Stockton University commuter lot, 3601 Boardwalk (at Hartford Avenue). Refreshments will be provided following the race.
Pre-registration is available until 5 p.m. April 19. Pre-registered 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, see https://seashoregardens.org/5k.
For questions, or for sponsorship opportunities, contact Erin Luurtsema at 609- 748-4615 or luurtsemae@seashoregardens.org.
