Foster the Family 5K & Family Fun Day

Foster the Family NJ is so excited to host our 5th annual 5K & Family Fun Day to connect the families we serve with the community at large for a morning of fun and fundraising! Whether you’re running the 5K, enjoying the 1-Mile Walk, cheering on your kids in the Fun Run, or soaking up the Family Fun Day activities, there’s something for everyone to enjoy! By participating, you are supporting Foster the Family NJ - a local nonprofit that provides practical support and holistic care to foster, adoptive, and kinship families in South Jersey. Learn more at: www.fosterthefamily.org

• 8:00 AM – Packet Pick-Up & Race Day Registration Opens
• 9:00 AM – 5K Race Begins / Family Fun Day Activities Open
• 9:10 AM – 1-Mile Walk Begins
• 9:45/10 AM – Awards Ceremony & Medals (Top 2 M/F: Overall, Top M/F: Under 18, Top 2 M/F: 19-49, Top M/F: Over 50)
• 10:15 AM – Kids Fun Run
• 10:45 AM – Raffle Winners Announced
• 11:30 AM – Family Fun Day Activities End

T-shirts are guaranteed for participants who pre-register by April 11th and are available while supplies last

This event will take place rain or shine! In the event of severe weather or unsafe conditions, organizers may cancel the race for safety reasons. Registration fees are non-refundable as proceeds support the work of Foster the Family. Thank you! 

Family Fun Day admission is included with race registration! Stick around and enjoy:

• Inflatables
• Raffle Baskets
• Face Painting
• Cotton Candy
• Popcorn
• Crafts
• Games
• And more!

Want to make an even bigger impact? Fundraise and receive tickets to our amazing raffle baskets!

• Raise $250 → Receive 20 FREE raffle tickets!
• Raise $150 → Receive 15 FREE raffle tickets!
• Raise $100 → Receive 10 FREE raffle tickets!

When you register, you’ll be prompted to create a fundraising page you can easily share with friends, family, and social media.

All charitable donations are tax-deductible. Foster the Family, Inc. is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Tax ID: 81-3695278

⏱ Timing & Event Management provided by TNT Event Management

Join fellow runners on May 2, 2026 for the Foster the Family 5K & Family Fun Day. It's a fantastic 5K, 1.6K featuring a flat and fast course in Cherry Hill.