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Red Bank Business Community Presents 5K Charity Run/Walk
Local YMCA to Benefit from Annual Red Bank Classic on June 15th
The Red Bank business community is rallying local merchants, community residents and area runners and walkers to come together on Saturday, June 17 for the fourth edition of the Red Bank Classic 5K to benefit the Red Bank Family YMCA.
The annual charity event will take place in the heart of downtown Red Bank, featuring a 3.1-mile trek that will begin and end on iconic Broad Street. The 5K will be followed by a Fitness Fest with music and activities open to all in the borough’s popular Broadwalk area and the celebration will continue at the event post-party at The Robinson Ale House.
“We are excited to welcome the greater community to this fantastic family-friendly event in beautiful Red Bank,” said Bob Zuckerman, executive director of the Red Bank RiverCenter, which is organizing the event with a committee of volunteers. “It will be a day to celebrate good health that will also have a lasting impact on borough youth,” he said.
Race Impact
Since the race’s debut in 2018, the charity run/walk has raised over $50,000 to support youth development programs that empower children and teens in Red Bank to adopt healthy lifestyles.
Proceeds from this year’s event will support the Red Bank Y’s Third Grade Swim Program, which provides free swim lessons and water safety education for Red Bank public school children.
“Given the borough’s proximity to the Navesink River and the Jersey Shore, teaching young children to be safe in and around water is critical,” noted Laurie Goganzer, president and chief executive officer of the YMCA of Greater Monmouth County, which serves hundreds of Red Bank families.
“The Y is super grateful to be a beneficiary of the Red Bank Classic and to receive funding that will help us reduce the risk of drowning and teach children an essential life skill,” Goganzer added.
Community Support
Presenting sponsors for The Alpha Fit Club Red Bank Classic are , Boondocks Fishery, located in Marine Park, Triumph Brewing Company, 1 Bridge Avenue, and The Robinson Ale House, 26 Broad Street.
Angela Courtney, one of the race founders and a champion of its focus on supporting health and well-being of borough children, encourages area businesses, organizations, and individuals to get involved in this year’s event as sponsors, volunteers, and Fitness Fest vendors.
“There are plenty of ways to support our charitable efforts to make a positive impact on the lives of our children,” said Courtney, a member of the race committee and owner of Sweetest Sin Boutique on White Street.
The following sponsorships, which come with branding opportunities, are still available:
Championship - $10,000
Gold Level - $2,500
Silver Level $1,000
Mile Marker - $500
Fitness Fest Vendor Table - $200
In-kind donations for runner swag bags, and food and water are also welcomed, Courtney said.
Race Details and Registration
Approximately 1,500 runners and walkers are expected at this year’s event.
It will step off at 8:30 a.m. near the corner of Broad and Wallace Streets, following a group warm-up.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Good Life Organic Kitchen, Red Bank, United States
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