⚠️ 2027 edition: provisional information
The date is estimated from the 2026 edition (June 6, 2026), on the same day of the week. Courses, start times, fees and description are carried over from the previous edition: check them on the official website. This page will be updated as soon as the organizer publishes them.
Available distances
About
The RJ VanDeMortel 5K is a community 5K (3.1 miles) in Newark, held in honor of RJ VanDeMortel on June 5, 2027, with a 10:00 a.m. start. Participants can take part in person or virtually, in a friendly run or walk with family, friends and pets.
The event supports the RJ VanDeMortel Scholarship Fund at Newark High School. There is music, raffles and 50/50 drawings, and a free T-shirt goes to those who register before a set deadline.
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