9TH ANNUAL HEROES FOR CHILDREN HYBRID 5K RUN, WALK OR RIDE

About the Heroes for Children Event

Participants who choose the virtual option will have a week, October 15th-22nd,  in which to run, walk, or bike their 5K distance. During that time, we will have social media challenges and contests with giveaways, for which our sponsors are able to include promotional prizes!

On October 22, we will hold our in-person, fun-filled event (rain or shine) at the Essex County South Mountain Recreational Complex in West Orange. Runners and walkers of all ages and abilities come together for a great morning around the beautiful reservoir to raise funds for Children’s Advocacy Centers and Multidisciplinary Teams in all 21 counties. The 5K run begins at 9am, with packet pickup beginning at 8am. The family fun run/walk, which is a total distance of 1.8 miles (one lap around the reservoir), begins at 10am. 

All proceeds will benefit the state’s 21 county-based Child Advocacy Centers.

Submit your selfies and photos to our Facebook or Instagram pages or via email with the hashtag #NJCA5K2022 by November 1st, 2022.

• Best View on My Run/Walk/Ride: Post a picture of your walk/run/ride scenery.  Winner will receive a $25 gift card to Shutterfly to capture all their “best views” & memories.
• Dogs Need a 5K Too!: Post a picture of your canine walk/run/ride buddy.  Winner will receive a $25 gift card to Chewy.com so you can stock up on dog treats.
• I’m a Superhero: Post a picture of your superhero walk/run/ride gear.  Winner will receive a $25 gift card to Dunkin or Starbucks (your choice) because you’ll need a boost of caffeine to be a superhero.
• Best Race Time: Submit your time using a race app screenshot. Winner with the best time will receive a $25 Visa gift card.
• My Team is Better Than Yours: Post a photo in your sports team running/walking/riding gear! Winner will receive a $25 gift card to Dick’s Sporting Goods.

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Learn about sponsorship opportunities by downloading our sponsor packet:

2022 Heroes for Children Sponsorship Packet 7.5.2022