Runners, Walkers: Mark Your Calendars for the 2024 Red Bank Classic 5K

Nov 19, 2023 | Books, Business

Red Bank RiverCenter Announces Date for 2024 Community Event, Special Pricing & Support for YMCA’s Third-Grade Swim Program

Red Bank Family YMCA receives $10,000 from race.

Red Bank Family YMCA receives $10,000 from race.

RED BANK, N.J. – Nov. 17, 2023 – PRLog — Red Bank RiverCenter is pleased to announce the date and early bird pricing for the fifth edition of the Red Bank Classic 5K, a community-driven event promoting wellness and benefiting the YMCA’s vital third-grade swim program.

Scheduled to take place on Saturday, June 15, 2024, in the heart of downtown Red Bank, the event will bring together runners of all ages and levels for a day of fitness and community celebration with proceeds supporting swim safety for borough youth.

“Supporting our community’s health and wellness has always been at the core of the Red Bank Classic 5K,” said Bob Zuckerman, executive director of Red Bank RiverCenter, organizer of the event with support from a volunteer committee. “We’re proud to continue this tradition by not only hosting an exciting race but also contributing to the YMCA’s efforts in providing crucial swim education to our local youth.”

Last week, representatives from Red Bank RiverCenter and members of the race committee presented a donation of $10,000 to the Red Bank Family YMCA, a branch of the YMCA of Greater Monmouth County, to support the annual third-grade swim program. The Y offers a week of free swim lessons and water safety instruction to all borough third graders before the summer season begins and children head to the beach, lakes and pools.

“The Y is grateful to Red Bank RiverCenter, the 5K community of runners, walkers and volunteers, and local businesses for the tremendous support we receive to help keep borough youth safe in and around water,” said Pam Hearn, chief development officer of the countywide YMCA.

Zuckerman said online registration for the Red Bank Classic 5K and Broad Street Dash for kids will open on Thanksgiving, Thursday, Nov. 23 with special pricing.  Adult registration will be available at a reduced rate of $35 and the fee for the kids run will be $17. Starting January 1, 2024, fees will increase to $40 for adults and $20 for the Broad Street Dash. On race day, prices will go up to $45 for adults and $25 for the kids run.

The 3.1-mile run and walk will begin and end on iconic Broad Street with a challenging course certified by USA Track and Field.

For registration details and event updates, visit https://www.redbank.org/event/red-bank-classic-5k/.

About Red Bank RiverCenter
Red Bank RiverCenter is a 501c3 non-for-profit organization established in 1991 by an alliance of local businesses, property owners, residents, and other stakeholders to enhance and promote Red Bank’s downtown district as a mid-Atlantic destination for dining, shopping, and culture. Red Bank RiverCenter helms the city’s Special Improvement District to support the Red Bank business community by recruiting new businesses to town and helping them navigate the various start-up procedures, marketing and promoting the Red Bank business district and implementing capital improvement projects and beautification programs throughout the town. For more information, please visit: http://www.redbank.org.

Runners Ready to Get Out for Memorial Day 2021 Race

May 26, 2021 | Books, Business

Going the Distance for Brain Injury Races Returns after Former Virtual Run last year

Muna Lee Olympian & World Champion -Honorary Guest

Muna Lee Olympian & World Champion -Honorary Guest

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – May 25, 2021 – PRLog — The Brain Injury Association of Kansas and Greater Kansas City (BIAKS-GKC) is pleased to announce that World Champion and Olympic runner, Muna Lee, will be the honorary guest of the 34th Memorial Day’s Going the Distance for Brain Injury race. The 10K and 5K timed races, 1.5 mile walk, and the Fun4kids event will be May 31 – starting at 8 am in the Loose Park Pavilion (near 51st and Wornall Road, south of the Plaza in Kansas City, Missouri).

Last year’s race was virtual, so organizers are enthusiastic that these Going the Distance for Brain Injury races will be one of the first 10K and 5K chip-timed races in the region that will not require masks for vaccinated runners. Runners are especially enthusiastic about having timed races back for competitive and social reasons, as well as a chance for runners to establish their personal best times in a post-mask-restriction environment.

The forerunner of this Memorial Day event was the Amy Thompson Run for Brain Injury that began in 1987. BIAKS Executive Director, Robin Abramowitz, said this race is the organization’s most significant fundraiser. It helps support programs and services for the 21,000 people in Kansas and Greater Kansas City who experience brain injuries annually. “Early access to services and rehabilitation can make all the difference in achieving a positive outcome later,” said Abramowitz. “We are grateful for the runners, volunteers, sponsors, and Muna Lee helping this cause. Athletic activities account for a large number of accidents that result in brain injury.”

Muna Lee grew up in Kansas City and was a two-time Olympian, World Champion, and USA 100-meter champion. Lee coaches at her track club Top Tier Speed and Endurance and heads the Muna Lee Footspeed timed sprinting event to launch this summer. “Kansas City is a special place for runners for a cause. It is a healthy and family-friendly activity,” said Muna Lee. “As a sprinter, I’m out of my lane when it comes to running distance, but these sorts of races can accommodate any level of runner.”

Runners can still register at www.biarun.org/register through Friday evening or when they pick up their runners’ packet on Saturday, May 29 from 10 am to 5 pm at Garry Gribbles Running Sports, 119087 W. 119th, Overland Park Kansas or pick up the packet on Race Day, May 31 at the Loose Park Pavilion, starting at 6:30 am. All participants will receive a t-shirt, bib, and finisher’s medal.

About Brain Injury Association of Kansas and Greater Kansas City (http://biaks.org/) (BIAKS-GKC)

The Brain Injury Association of Kansas and Greater Kansas City (BIAKS-GKC) provides vital information and referrals to those in the brain injury community that request help. Going the Distance for Brain Injury Memorial Day races are the association’s annual fundraiser. Donations and information are available at www.biaks.org.