Jersey Desk - CONTACT of Ocean & Monmouth Counties to Host 12th Annual 5K Run & Race Walk

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The 24/7 crisis hotline's 2025 5K will be held on August 20, in honor of lost volunteers and loved ones.

TOMS RIVER, N.J. - JerseyDesk -- CONTACT of Ocean & Monmouth Counties (CONTACT) invites the community to come together on August 20 for a powerful evening of remembrance and movement at their 12th Annual 5K Run and Race Walk. All proceeds will benefit CONTACT of Ocean & Monmouth Counties' 24/7 Crisis Intervention & Suicide Prevention Hotline.

The race will begin at 6:00 PM at the Howell High School Athletic Complex (405 Squankum-Yellowbrook Road, Farmingdale, NJ). The course will include roads in Howell and Farmingdale. Professional race results will be provided by CompuScore, with awards given out for placing overall and by age group.

Registration details vary by age and registration date.

Special Pricing: $15 for participants age 19 and under (t-shirt not included)
Pre-Entry Fee: $30 for participants age 20 and over who register before August 19 (t-shirt included before August 11 or while supplies last)
Post-Entry Fee: $35 for participants age 20 and over on August 20 (t-shirt included only while supplies last)
T-shirt only: $15 (must purchase no later than August 11)

This year's race is held in memory of loved ones who have lost their lives to personal battles, struggles and illness. We honor William Bruno, Jake Bukowiec, John Bukowiec, Jr., Jared Crippen, Kevin Glass, Connor Mahan, Brian McDonough, Bubba O'Reilly, Walter Reitsma, Bill Whittaker and all CONTACT volunteers who have passed.

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"This event is a tribute to lives lost and a dedication to our community members who need our help and support," said Kim Santora, Executive Director of CONTACT of Ocean & Monmouth Counties. "The race lets us honor the past while fundraising to help others in the future."

Participants can register online only at https://runsignup.com/contact25. Sponsorships for this event are available and appreciated. For more information, please call 732-240-6104.

If you or a loved one needs someone to talk to, call CONTACT's Crisis Intervention and Listening Hotline at 732-240-6100. Confidential, compassionate support is available 24/7.

About CONTACT of Ocean & Monmouth Counties

CONTACT of Ocean & Monmouth Counties is a non-profit charitable organization that provides trained telephone listeners who respond to human needs 24 hours every day. This volunteer-based organization offers free confidential crisis intervention, information on available resources, and referrals to community services. To learn more, visit ContactOceanMonmouth.org.

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