Lacey 5K

Race Overview: A race coming up on 08/23/2025 in Forked River, NJ. Get all the nerdy details below or follow the sign up links to secure your spot today!
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Race data last checked: 2026-01-13

Race Overview:

25th Anniversary of the LACEY 5K

www.lacey5K.com 
Saturday, August 23, 2025

At Gille Park, Manchester Ave., Forked River

Proceeds Benefit Substance Abuse Prevention, the Recreation Dept., and the Lacey Food Bank 

Entry Fees:

5K – $30 Pre-registered by June 30th; $35 from 7/1 through 8/6; $40 after and on raceday

Students 18 and under – $23 Pre- registered by June 30th; $25 from 7/1 through 8/6;  $30 after and on raceday
USATF Members— 5K – $5 discount to Pre-registered by August 6th only

1 Mile – $20 Pre-registered by Aug. 6th: $25 after and day of race; Students 12 and under $15 Pre-registered by Aug 6th; $20 after and day of race

Kiddie Dash – $10 Ages 2-11 (Each participant receives a medal, italian ice and Happy Meal coupon)

Bundle Options:

5K + 1 Mile – $30 by 6/30, $35 from 7/1 to 8/6; $40 after and on race day; Students 18 and under: $23 before 6/30, $25 from 7/1 to 8/6; $30 after and on race day

5K + Kiddie Dash (under age 11) – $23 before 6/30, $25 from 7/1 to 8/6; $30 after and on race day

1M + Kiddie Dash (under 11) – $15 by Aug 6th; $20 after

5K + 1M + Kiddie Dash (under 11) – $23 before 6/30, $25 from 7/1 to 8/6; $30 after and on race day

Early Packet Pick-up & Post Registration: Fri., Aug.22nd at the Recreation building, 10am to 7pm.  Race day registration beginning at 7am

Awards: 

Overall top three Male and Female (No Duplicates) 

Awards: Top three M/F 12 and under, 13-15, 16-19 and 5 year age groups (thru 80+); Top Lacey Resident M/F; 
Mayor’s Trophy and Team Challenge

New Awards for 2025: Fastest First Responder and Fastest Education Professional

Course: Flat USATF certified 5K course thru award-winning, scenic Gillie Park

Amenities: Custom designed performance Tech shirts guaranteed (adult sizes only) to pre-registrants
while supplies last, ChronoTrack Timing Technology by Elite Racing Systems,
multiple water stops, clocks at mile 1 & 2, prize drawings and Post-Race BBQ sponsored by Applebee's

Directions: Garden State Parkway to exit 74 (Forked River). Turn right on Lacey Rd., take jug handle just
before traffic light (2nd light from GSP north bound or 3rd light from GSP south bound) onto
Manchester Ave. Gille Park will be on the left. Use the second entrance into the park.

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