Lacey 5K

26th Anniversary of the LACEY 5K www.lacey5K.com Saturday, August 22, 2026 At Gille Park, Manchester Ave., Forked River Proceeds Benefit Substance Abuse Prevention, the Recreation Dept., and the Lacey Food Bank Entry Fees: 5K - $35 Pre-registered by 8/5; $40 after and on raceday Students 18 and under - $25 Pre- registered by 8/5; $30 after and on racedayUSATF Members— 5K - $30 to Pre-registered by August 5th only 1 Mile - $20 Pre-registered by Aug. 5th: $23 after and day of race; Students 12 and under $15 Pre-registered by Aug 5th; $20 after and day of race Kiddie Dash - $20 Ages 2-11 (Each participant receives a medal, italian ice and Happy Meal coupon) Bundle Options: 5K + 1 Mile - $35 by 8/5, $40 after and on race day; Students 18 and under: $25 before 8/5; $30 after and on race day 5K + Kiddie Dash (under age 11) - $25 before 8/5, $30 after and on race day 1M + Kiddie Dash (under 11) - $20 by Aug 6th; $23 after 5K + 1M + Kiddie Dash (under 11) - $25 before 8/5; $30 after and on race day Early Packet Pick-up & Post Registration: Fri., Aug.21st at the Recreation building, 10am to 7pm. Race day registration beginning at 7amAwards: 1st Place Overall Male & Female - $150 2nd Place Overall Male & Female - $125 3rd Place Overall Male & Female - $100 12 and under, 13-15, 16-19 and 5 year age groups (thru 85+); Top Lacey Resident M/F; First Responder, Education Professional Team AwardsMayor’s Trophy and Team Challenge Course: Flat USATF certified 5K course thru award-winning, scenic Gillie Park Amenities: Custom designed performance Tech shirts guaranteed (adult sizes only) to pre-registrantswhile 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'sDirections: 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.