9th Annual Om Memorial 5K Run and 1 Mile Walk
Sun, May 17, 2026, 5:00 AM EDT
- Type
- Run
Sign up and verify details on the organizer's official page.
Race feel
Run or walk to honor Optimistic Om's spirit and support pediatric cancer research, fostering positivity and community strength.
- Fun
- Competitive
- For a Cause
Fun
Competitive
For a CauseJoin the 9th Annual Om Memorial 5K Run and 1 Mile Walk in Monroe Township, NJ, to honor Optimistic Om’s spirit and support pediatric cancer research. This event is a powerful way to contribute to a vital cause, funding research and programs that bring smiles and perseverance to children. Your participation helps strengthen the community and promote cancer awareness, embodying the collective positivity needed to make a difference.
What to expect
- Participate in a 5K run or a 1-mile walk.
- Enjoy a performance by the Monroe Township School District Percussion Symphony.
From the organizer
Sign up today to support pediatric cancer research and honor Optimistic Om’s spirit, showing the world that our collective positivity and perseverance can help cure pediatric cancer.
Additional information can be found at http://www.smilesforom.org .
DATE & LOCATION
Sun May 17, 2026 7:30am Thompson Park Thompson Drive and Lakeview Ave, Monroe Township, NJ US 08831
PARKING INFORMATION
Thompson Park entrances will be open for cars from 7:30am to 8:30am for the participants. Note: Thompson Park entrances will be closed for cars from 8:30am to 10:30am (see instructions below if you arrive after 8:30am or need to leave before 10:30am). There will be rangers at the park entrances from Jamesburg (Forsgate Dr) and Perrineville Rd; they will guide you to the parking lot in Thompson Park. The gates will re-open for exit from the park ONLY after the 5K Run has completed, around 10:30 am. If you arrive after 8:30am when the park entrance is closed for cars or if you need to leave before 10:30am, please park in the Fir Dr parking lots off of Perrineville Rd (near Soccer fields) or in Jamesburg (Railroad Ave area). It is a short walk from those parking lots/ areas to the event area near the Gazebo/ Zoo in Thompson Park. Please do NOT park in the High School parking lot. Please bring your lawn chairs & blankets. Organized by Monroe Indians for Civic Action (MICA) and supported by Agraj Seva Kendra, Indian Cultural Association of Monroe (ICAM), Sewa International - Central NJ and Guru Nanak Sikh Heritage.
PROGRAM GUIDE
Click here detailed Program Guide
Time Event 7:30 am Registration and T-Shirt / Bib Pick-up 8:00 am Program starts - Welcome messages (Please bring your lawn chairs & blankets) 8:30 am Park entrance closes; you can still park in the Fir Dr parking lots off of Perrineville Rd and walk to the race 9:00 am 1 Mile Walk 9:45 am 5K Run 10:00 am Monroe Township School District Percussion Symphony 11:00 am 5K Run Medal presentation ceremony
MEDALS
1st Place M & F Overall 1st, 2nd & 3rd Places for M & F in age groups - Under 10, 11-14, 15-18, 19-30, 31-50 1st & 2nd Places for M & F in age groups - 51-60, 61-70 1st Place for M & F in age groups - 71 and over Participant Medal for all participants under 10
Medal