25th Annual Veteran's Flag Day 5K Run and 1 Mile Walk
- Date
- June 11–18, 2026
- Distance
- 5K · 1 Mile Walk · Virtual 5K
From the Organizer
Join Community Hope for our 25th Annual Veterans Flag day 5K and 1 Mile walk to be held on
Thursday, June 11th, 2026 (rain date June 18th) at 7:00 p.m. (check-in begins 5:30pm)
Community Hope is New Jersey’s largest non-profit providing housing and support services to
military members, homeless veterans, veteran families and adults with mental illness.
Our Veterans Flag Day 5K and 1mile walk is one of our largest fundraisers of the year and all
proceeds go directly to the veterans in our Hope for Veterans Program. When you run, walk or
support, you help rescue over 1,200 Veterans and families from homelessness & despair.
The fee to participate is $45 for each runner and $40 for each walker, $45 for virtual 5k. Participants who participate virtually can track their results using the Strava app. Results, including time and distance will then be uploaded to Community Hope.
Early Bird Registration Ends April 30th
Save $5
This event is a USATF New Jersey Grand Prix event run on a USATF sanctioned and certified course. USATF members receive a $3.00 discount.
Prizes will be awarded in various age groups and team categories.
Awards
Team 1st, 2nd and 3rd 1st, 2nd & 3rd – Overall (Male/Female)
1st, 2nd & 3rd - male & female winners in 10 year age groups, 14 & under, 15-19 age, 20-29 age, 30-39 age, 40-49 age, 50-59 age, 60-69 age, 70-79 age, Over 80 male and female
More details can be found through Community Hope website at https://www.communityhopenj.org/events/flag-day/
All participants receive a free t-shirt!
Events
Weather
Race-Day Forecast
Live forecast from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Race Day 1
Thursday, 6/11
High
94°
Low
67°
Slight chance rain showers then chance showers and thunderstorms
Race Day 2
Friday, 6/12
High
94°
Low
68°
Mostly sunny then chance showers and thunderstorms
Race Day 3
Saturday, 6/13
High
93°
Low
68°
Slight chance rain showers then slight chance showers and thunderstorms
Host City
About Lyons, NJ
Elevation
263 ft
Nearest Airport
EWR
Newark Liberty International Airport · 20 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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- Race
- 25th Annual Veteran's Flag Day 5K Run and 1 Mile Walk
- Date
- June 11–18, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the 25th Annual Veteran's Flag Day 5K Run and 1 Mile Walk?
- 25th Annual Veteran's Flag Day 5K Run and 1 Mile Walk is a running race held in Lyons, New Jersey on June 11, 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 25th Annual Veteran's Flag Day 5K Run and 1 Mile Walk?
- Thursday, June 11, 2026 in Lyons, New Jersey at Lyons VA Medical Campus 151 Knollcroft Road, Lyons, NJ. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the 25th Annual Veteran's Flag Day 5K Run and 1 Mile Walk?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
25th Annual Veteran's Flag Day 5K Run and 1 Mile Walk
Jun 11, 2026