Red Bank RiverCenter is set to host the fifth edition of the Red Bank Classic 5K, an event designed to promote wellness and contribute to the YMCA’s third-grade swim program.
Scheduled for Saturday, June 15, 2024, in downtown Red Bank, the event aims to attract participants of various age groups and fitness levels, with proceeds directed towards enhancing swim safety for local borough youth.
“Promoting community health and wellness has been a focal point of the Red Bank Classic 5K,” said Bob Zuckerman, the executive director of Red Bank RiverCenter, who leads the organization of the event with support from a volunteer committee. “We are committed to not only organizing a dynamic race but also supporting the YMCA’s efforts in providing essential swim education to our local youth.”
Representatives from Red Bank RiverCenter and members of the race committee presented a donation of $10,000 to the Red Bank Family YMCA to support the annual swim program, offering free swim lessons and water safety instruction to all borough third graders before the summer season.
Pam Hearn, the chief development officer of the YMCA of Greater Monmouth County, expressed gratitude for the support, saying, “The Y is grateful to Red Bank RiverCenter, the 5K community of runners, walkers, and volunteers, and local businesses for the tremendous support we receive to help keep borough youth safe in and around water.”
Online registration for the Red Bank Classic 5K and the Broad Street Dash for kids is set to open on Thanksgiving, Thursday, Nov. 23, with special pricing. Adult registration will be available at a reduced rate of $35, and the fee for the kids’ run will be $17. Starting January 1, 2024, fees will increase to $40 for adults and $20 for the Broad Street Dash. On race day, prices will further rise to $45 for adults and $25 for the kids’ run.
The 3.1-mile run and walk will take place on Broad Street, featuring a challenging course certified by USA Track and Field.
For those interested in participating or seeking event updates, detailed registration information can be found at https://www.redbank.org/event/red-bank-classic-5k/.
Red Bank RiverCenter, established in 1991 as a 501c3 non-profit organization, collaborates with local businesses, property owners, residents, and stakeholders to enhance and promote Red Bank’s downtown district.
The organization supports the Red Bank business community through initiatives such as recruiting new businesses, assisting with start-up procedures, marketing, and implementing capital improvement projects. For more information, visit: http://www.redbank.org.