Foster the Family 5K & Family Fun Day
When is Foster the Family 5K & Family Fun Day?
Foster the Family 5K & Family Fun Day takes place on Saturday, May 2, 2026 in Cherry Hill, NJ.
What distances does Foster the Family 5K & Family Fun Day offer?
Foster the Family 5K & Family Fun Day offers 3 events: 1 Mile Walk, 5K, Kids Fun Run.
| Event | Distance | Price | |
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| 1 Mile Walk | 1.0 mi | $25.00 | Register |
| 5K | 5.0 km | $35.00 | Register |
| Kids Fun Run | 400.0 mi | $15.00 | Register |
How much does Foster the Family 5K & Family Fun Day cost?
Registration for Foster the Family 5K & Family Fun Day starts at $15.00. Prices vary by event distance.
Where is Foster the Family 5K & Family Fun Day held?
Foster the Family 5K & Family Fun Day is held in Cherry Hill, NJ at Challenge Grove Park.
About Foster the Family 5K & Family Fun Day
🎉 Early Bird Special! 🎉 Register before March 1st and receive 10 FREE raffle tickets!
More than a Race - It's a Family Fun Day!
Foster the Family NJ is so excited to host our 5th annual 5K & Family Fun Day to connect the families we serve with the community at large for a morning of fun and fundraising! Whether you’re running the 5K, enjoying the 1-Mile Walk, cheering on your kids in the Fun Run, or soaking up the Family Fun Day activities, there’s something for everyone to enjoy! By participating, you are supporting Foster the Family NJ - a local nonprofit that provides practical support and holistic care to foster, adoptive, and kinship families in South Jersey. Learn more at: www.fosterthefamily.org
100% of your registration fee directly supports Foster the Family NJ!
🕘 Event Schedule
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8:00 AM – Packet Pick-Up & Race Day Registration Opens
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9:00 AM – 5K Race Begins / Family Fun Day Activities Open
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9:10 AM – 1-Mile Walk Begins
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9:45 AM – Awards Ceremony & Medals (Overall Top 3 M/F, Under 18 Top 3 M/F, 19–49 Top 3 M/F, 50+ Top 3 M/F)
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10:00 AM – Kids Fun Run
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10:40 AM – Raffle Winners Announced
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11:30 AM – Family Fun Day Activities End
T-shirts are guaranteed for participants who pre-register by April 11th and are available while supplies last
This event will take place rain or shine!
🎈 Family Fun Day Activities
Family Fun Day admission is included with race registration! Stick around and enjoy:
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Inflatables
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Raffle Baskets
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Face Painting
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Cotton Candy
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Popcorn
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Crafts
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Games
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And more!
💛 Fundraising Incentives
Want to make an even bigger impact? Fundraise and receive tickets to our amazing raffle baskets!
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Raise $150 → Receive 20 free raffle tickets!
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Raise $125 → Receive 15 free raffle tickets!
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Raise $100 → Receive 10 free raffle tickets!
When you register, you’ll be prompted to create a fundraising page you can easily share with friends, family, and social media.
All charitable donations are tax-deductible. Foster the Family, Inc. is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Tax ID: 81-3695278
⏱ Timing & Event Management provided by TNT Event Management