12 th Annual Kearny VFW Post #1302 Memorial 5K Run/Walk in Honor of SSG's Jorge Oliveira & Edwars Karolasz Scholarship Fund
- Date
- August 22, 2026
- Location
- 300 Belgrove Dr, Kearny, NJ
- Distance
- Annual Kearny VFW Post #1302 Memorial 5K Run/Walk in Honor of SSG's Jorge Oliveira & Edward Karolasz Scholarship Fund
From the Organizer
WHAT:
Proceeds to Benefit the SSG's Jorge Oliveira & Edward Karolasz Scholarship Fund Awarded to a Kearny High School Graduating Senior
WHEN:
Saturday, August 22, 2026
Sign-in & Registration: 8:00am
Run/Walk Starts: 9:00a
WHERE:
VFW Post#1302
300 Belgrove Drive
Kearny, NJ 07032
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
84°
Typical Low
66°
Chance of Rain
31%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Harrison, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Kearny, NJ
Population
40,570
as of 2023
Elevation
9 ft
Nearest Airport
EWR
Newark Liberty International Airport · 5 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
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Waiting For?
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Days to train
- Race
- 12 th Annual Kearny VFW Post #1302 Memorial 5K Run/Walk in Honor of SSG's Jorge Oliveira & Edwars Karolasz Scholarship Fund
- Date
- August 22, 2026
- Location
- 300 Belgrove Dr, Kearny, NJ
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the 12 th Annual Kearny VFW Post #1302 Memorial 5K Run/Walk in Honor of SSG's Jorge Oliveira & Edwars Karolasz Scholarship Fund?
- 12 th Annual Kearny VFW Post #1302 Memorial 5K Run/Walk in Honor of SSG's Jorge Oliveira & Edwars Karolasz Scholarship Fund is a running race held in Kearny, New Jersey on August 22, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the 12 th Annual Kearny VFW Post #1302 Memorial 5K Run/Walk in Honor of SSG's Jorge Oliveira & Edwars Karolasz Scholarship Fund?
- Saturday, August 22, 2026 in Kearny, New Jersey at 300 Belgrove Dr, Kearny, NJ. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the 12 th Annual Kearny VFW Post #1302 Memorial 5K Run/Walk in Honor of SSG's Jorge Oliveira & Edwars Karolasz Scholarship Fund?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
12 th Annual Kearny VFW Post #1302 Memorial 5K Run/Walk in Honor of SSG's Jorge Oliveira & Edwars Karolasz Scholarship Fund
Aug 22, 2026