Race Description
The Lamp for Haiti 5K Run/Walk is scheduled to take place on Sunday, May 4, 2025, at Branch Brook Park in Newark, NJ. This event aims to raise funds for the non-profit organization Lamp for Haiti, which provides medical care and humanitarian assistance to marginalized communities in Haiti.
The racecourse is USATF certified and features a scenic route that takes participants down Park Drive West, circling to Park Drive East before finishing at the Cherry Blossom Welcome Center. The event will begin with check-in at 7:00 AM, followed by the 5K run at 8:00 AM, and awards will be presented at 9:15 AM for top finishers in various age categories.