Veteran's Flag Day 5K Run and Walk
⚠️ 2027 edition: provisional information
The date is estimated from the 2026 edition (June 11, 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 Veteran's Flag Day 5K Run and Walk is held at the Lyons VA Medical Campus in Lyons, New Jersey, on June 10, 2027, with a 5K (3.1 miles) run and a 1-mile walk, both starting at 7:00 p.m.
This major fundraiser supports New Jersey's largest nonprofit providing housing and support services to service members, homeless veterans, veterans' families and adults living with mental illness. All proceeds go to the Hope for Veterans program, which helps more than 1,200 veterans and their families.
Participants receive a T-shirt, and awards are presented in age-group and team categories. The race is run on a USATF-certified course, and USATF members get a discount.
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