Charity Vyshyvanka Walk/Run - 5K
About this race
Join Us for the 6th Annual Vyshyvanka Run! 🇺🇦🏃♀️🏃♂️
For the sixth consecutive year, the dedicated team at Ukrainian Jersey City is proud to organize the Vyshyvanka Run - a celebration of unity, resilience, compassion, and community.
This meaningful annual race brings people together to support an important cause. This year, all proceeds will once again benefit one of our cornerstone humanitarian initiatives, "Ambulances for Ukraine," helping provide lifesaving medical vehicles to those who need them most.
Can't participate in the race? You can still make a meaningful impact!
- Make a donation online.
- Build a fundraising team and encourage friends and family to support the cause.
- Volunteer and help us organize this inspiring community event.
Every contribution big or small - helps us move one step closer to our mission.
Why "Vyshyvanka" Run?
A Vyshyvanka is the traditional embroidered Ukrainian shirt that symbolizes unity, identity, strength, and pride. We encourage everyone to wear their vyshyvanka or dress in Ukrainian colors and proudly wave Ukrainian flags as we run together in support of Ukraine and its people.
Event Details
📅 Date: August 23
⏰ Start Time: 9:00 AM
📍 Location: J. Owen Grundy Park, Exchange Place, Jersey City
Registration Fee: $45 per participant
Kids run FREE, but registration is required - bring the whole family!
Every registered participant will receive a special Ukrainian Jersey City-branded keepsake to commemorate the event.
Together, let's celebrate Ukrainian culture, stand for freedom, and support those defending life and liberty.
LET'S RUN TOGETHER FOR UKRAINE!
TOGETHER, WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE. 🇺🇦
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Charity Vyshyvanka Walk/Run - 5K
Charity Vyshyvanka Run/Walk 5K
Join us for a walk/run along the Jersey City Waterfront - following the Hudson River Waterfront Walkway. Celebrate Ukraine's Independence Day and help us raise funds to preserve and share Ukrainian culture!
Kids Vyshyvanka Walk/Run - FREE
Our Kids Fun Race is completely FREE and open to children 12 years old and under! Please register your child in advance so we can prepare a finisher's medal and a special Ukrainian Jersey City keepsake for every participant. Bring the whole family and let your little ones join the fun as we celebrate community, friendship, and support for Ukraine
Typical race-day weather
Based on 8 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Jersey City, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:14 AM and sets at 7:42 PM local time (EDT) in Jersey City on August 23, 2026 — 13h 28m of daylight.
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