Cardio for Cosmo Memorial 5K/1Mile
Sat, May 16, 2026, 5:00 AM EDT
- Type
- Walk
Finish signup on the organizer site (check fees and dates there).
Race feel
A memorial 5K and 1-mile walk honoring Detective Steven T. Cosmo, supporting mental health programs for law enforcement and student scholarships.
- Competitive
- For a Cause
Competitive
For a CauseGreat for
- Military & First Responders
Military & First RespondersJoin the Burlington Township Police FOP Lodge #84 for the fourth annual ‘Cardio for Cosmo’ Memorial 5K run and 1-mile walk. This event honors fallen Detective Steven T. Cosmo, a dedicated individual who deeply impacted many lives. Your participation supports vital programs focused on mental health education for law enforcement and military personnel in New Jersey. It also provides scholarships to Burlington Township High School students pursuing careers in law enforcement, mental health, or the military. It's a meaningful opportunity to remember Detective Cosmo and contribute to important community initiatives.
What to expect
- Lace up for a 5K run on a hilly, fast course or a flat 1-mile walk.
- The 5K includes chip timing, HD finish line video, and instant text results.
- Commemorative T-shirts are provided for early registrants, with awards for top finishers.
Standout details
- Honoring Detective Steven T. Cosmo
- Supports law enforcement mental health
- Scholarships for local students
- Chip-timed 5K with awards
Perks & features
- Awards
AwardsFrom the public listing; confirm on the official site.
Distances & registration
2 optionsUse the official signup link above for all distances.
1 Mile
1 option · closes May 15, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
13d 10h 40m leftGeneral entry
Closes May 15, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT · From $27.50
5K
1 option · closes May 15, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
13d 10h 40m leftGeneral entry
Closes May 15, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT · From $38.10
Summaries use public event text. Confirm schedule, fees, and rules on the official page before you sign up.
From the organizer
Put on your running shoes and join the Burlington Township Police FOP Lodge #84 in a 5k run, the fourth annual ‘Cardio for Cosmo’ Memorial 5k run honoring fallen Detective Steven T. Cosmo #3099. Detective Cosmo impacted the lives of so many people, and it is our job to now honor and remember him for the loving, caring and dedicated man that he was.
This event is a memorial 5k run with the intention of memorializing Detective Cosmo and giving back to programs that help provide suicide prevention and assistance to our country’s law enforcement and military personnel as well as giving students with an interest in law enforcement, military or mental health professions scholarships to make those dreams happen.
Your participation in this years' event will benefit various programs utilized throughout New Jersey that focus on mental health education within the law enforcement field.
Scholarships are also given each year to students from the Burlington Township High School with the intention of working in Law Enforcement, the Mental Health field or going into the Military after graduation.
Additional contributions can be made at the "Donate" tab.
This run offers a hilly and fast 5K run and flat 1 mile walk course, beginning and ending at the Burlington Township Municipal Building, 851 Old York Rd. The 5k run event includes Run Chip timing, HD finish line video and text message results within seconds of the conclusion of the run. The 1-mile walk is an untimed event.
Commemorative T-Shirts will be given out to all participants registered for the event by April 6, 2026.
Awards given to the top three female & male overall and the top three in the following age groups: 14 & under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+
Overall and age group awards will be presented at the conclusion of the race.
CHECK-IN:
Check-in and bib pick up will run from 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. the day of the race. Additional bib pick up dates have been selected. Bib/shirt pick up dates are as followed: May 13, 2026 between 5 and 7 pm and again on May 15, 2026 between 5 and 7 pm. Bib/shirt pick up will be done in the Rotunda at the Municipal Building located at 851 Old York Rd. If picking up for someone else please have name and bib number available. Waivers will have to be signed by all participants! Please be advised that check-in and bib pick up times are subject to change. Updates will be provided with any changes.