_ The 2024 Medford Lakes Colony Memorial Day 5K Run:

DATE: Monday, May 27th, 2024

TIME: 8:00 AM Race Start

Race Day Bib Pick Up: 7:00 AM—7:45 AM 

LOCATION: 79 Tecumseh Trail Medford Lakes, NJ 08055

COURSE: Flat and fast Chip Timed 5K through and along the shaded trails and lakes of historic Medford Lakes on a USATF certified course.  1 & 2 Mile markers   We will have bottled water and light refreshments at the finish. Please note that in order to space runners out at the start of the race, age group awards will be based on Chip time and not gun time. 

Registration $15  There will be NO Race Day Registration 

Veterans, Active Duty/Reserve Military $10

AWARDS:

Overall Male & Female

First Male & Female Veteran/ Active/Reserve Military

Age Groups male and female, 3 deep 10 & Under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+

AMENITIES: Light refreshments and water

SOCIAL MEDIA: Like us on Facebook for the latest Race Information https://www.facebook.com/MedfordLakesMemorialDayRun 

ALL Race proceeds benefit Handicap Accessibility 

On Memorial Day we honor the lives, courage and legacy of fallen service members. In memory of those who paid the ultimate sacrifice, the race will support Operation Yellow Ribbon. We will be collecting items that will be sent in care packages to those serving in harm's way.

Here is a list of items you can bring on race day that will be sent to the soldiers.

Items Requested and Appreciated:

• Tasty Kakes

• Protein/Energy Bars

• Protein Powder

• Girl Scout Cookies

• 5 Hour Energy Drink Products

• Mio Liquid Water Enhancer

• Rice Crispy treats

• Bagged tuna and chicken

• Chewing gum/candy suckers etc.

• Dry roasted peanuts/mixed nuts

• Potato chips in cylinder or can

• Dried fruit

• Beef Jerky

• Baby powder

• Baby wipes

• Visine or Saline eye drops

• Chap stick

• Crystal Light Drink Mix Individual Packets

• Powdered drink mix (Gatorade etc)

• Puffs/Kleenex

• Hand sanitizer

• Puzzle or crossword books

• Batteries (AA, AAA, C, D)

• Hand held electronic games: poker, bingo, etc.

• Foot powder

• Sunscreen

• Skittles

• Swedish Fish

• Twizzlers

• Breakfast Bars

• Slim Jim's

• Ground Coffee

• Tea

• Pumpkin Seeds

• Sunflower Seeds

Specialty Items for Women:

Shampoo & Conditioner

Moisturizing Bath Soap

Ladies Deodorant

Body Lotion

Emery Boards

Small Hand Mirrors

Shower Sponges/Loofahs

Body Wash

Q-Tips

Ladies hygiene products