RJ VanDeMortel 5K

Looks like it's time to lace up! Here are the quick details for the 5th Annual RJ VanDeMortel 5K: When: Saturday, June 6, 2026. Where: Perkins Park (311 Washington St, Newark, Cost: $32.80 (includes fees) for both in-person and virtual options. Perks: Register by May 30, 2026, to snag a free cotton t-shirt. Cause: Proceeds support the RJ VanDeMortel Newark High School Scholarship Fund. The event is untimed and family-friendly, so feel free to bring the kids and the dog! This website also supports a donation only option. Donations of any amount are welcome and appreciated. Registration starts at 9:00am. Run/walk begins at 10:00am. There will be raffles and 50/50 tickets. Drawings immediately after the race.