Monmouth County's Stars & Strides Flag Day 5K & 1-Mile Freedom Walk

Sun, Jun 14, 2026, 9:00 AM EDT

Location: Holmdel, NJ; 101 Crawfords Corner Road, 07733
Type: RUN

Official registration

At a glance

Celebrate America's 250th anniversary with a patriotic 5K and Freedom Walk, supporting local parks and making history.

Fun
Competitive
Festive
For a Cause

Great for: cause-driven runners, runners who like a competitive edge

Join Monmouth County's Stars & Strides for a patriotic 5K and 1-Mile Freedom Walk, celebrating America's 250th anniversary. This special event, held on Flag Day, invites you to run or walk a course filled with high-energy music and cheers, embracing a red-white-and-blue spirit. It's a unique opportunity to be part of a historic milestone that occurs only once every half-century. Your participation supports the Friends of the Monmouth County Park System, enhancing local natural resources and recreational opportunities.

What to expect

• Dash through a 5K course with patriotic spirit and high-energy music.
• Enjoy a non-timed 1-Mile Freedom Walk option.
• Compete for awards across overall and age group categories.

Standout details

Celebrate America's 250th anniversary
Benefits Monmouth County Park System
Awards for top finishers and age groups
1-Mile Freedom Walk option

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Distances & registration

2 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

1 Miles
Sun, Jun 14, 9:10 AM EDT · From $32.80
Opens Dec 31, 2025, 7:00 PM EST · Closes May 14, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
5K
Sun, Jun 14, 9:00 AM EDT · From $32.80
Opens Dec 31, 2025, 7:00 PM EST · Closes May 14, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT

Vibe Check

Easygoing

warm-day exposure

Rolling area
Warm season

Based on terrain, weather, and distance data.

The course

From the organizer

Get ready to lace up for history!

Join in for a celebration of America’s semi-quincentennial—250 years of courage, creativity, and community. This isn’t just a race… it’s a red-white-and-blue milestone that won’t come around again for another 50 years!

Dash through a course bursting with patriotic spirit, high-energy music, and cheers as we honor the past, celebrate the present, and stride boldly into the future. Whether you’re a seasoned runner, a casual jogger, or a family ready for festive fun, this 5K will have you feeling like fireworks are going off under your feet. Participants are encouraged to wear red, white, and blue on race day to show your patriotic pride.

Be part of a historic moment. Run the race that happens once every half-century. Celebrate 250 years of the United States in unforgettable style!

Pricing:

$30 through May 14, 2026

$250 for a Team of 10 through May 14, 2026

On Site Registration and Pre-Registration Packet Pick Up:

Friday, June 12, 2026 - 4:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M.

Bell Works, 101 Crawfords Corner Road, Holmdel, NJ 07733 (in front of the Holmdel Library)

5K Awards

Top 3 Male and Female Overall

Top 3 Male and Female in each age group

18 + un der, 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49

50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+

No duplicate awards

*The 1 Mile Freedom Walk is not a timed event

Accepting donations and teams.

This race benefits the Friends of the Monmouth County Park System, a charitable organization that provides financial support exclusively for Monmouth County Park System enhancements, including preserving historical and natural resources, providing recreational opportunities for urban youth, and providing activities for individuals with disabilities within the community.

This event is brought to you by the Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners and the MonmouthNJ 250 Committee, as part of Monmouth County’s official observances of the 250th anniversary of the United States of America.

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