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 raceday
USATF 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 7am

Awards: 

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 Awards
Mayor’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-registrants
while 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's

Directions: 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.

Join fellow runners on August 22, 2026 for the Lacey 5K. It's a fantastic 5K, 1.6K, Kiddie Dash featuring a flat and fast course in Forked River.