Join us for a meaningful morning of community, remembrance, and hope. Whether you are aiming for a personal record or walking with family, your steps help grant life-changing wishes for children who need them most.
The Run/Walk will begin immediately following the completion of the Kids Fun Run.
We are Steven and Alison Dimitratos, and we started Ian’s Run to honor the memory of our beautiful son, Ian Thomas Dimitratos. At our 20-week anatomy scan, we discovered Ian had abnormalities. Further testing revealed he had Trisomy 13, a rare genetic disorder caused by an extra 13th chromosome that impacts brain development. Despite being told his chances of surviving birth were low, we held onto hope and prayer just to meet him. Ian was born on October 4, 2020. He lived for 7 beautiful hours before passing away peacefully in our arms.
By joining us at RiverWinds, you help us keep Ian's memory alive while also providing a glimmer of hope to other families. 100% of the proceeds from this race go directly to Make-A-Wish® New Jersey.
5K Run / Walk
Swag: Pre-order by Sunday, October 11th to guarantee your official race t-shirt!
5K Awards: Medals will be awarded to the Top 3 Male and Female finishers overall and in the following age categories:
14 & Under | 15–19 | 20–29 | 30–39 | 40–49 | 50–59 | 60–69 | 70+
Kids Fun Run (Ages 10 & Under)
The Course: Approximately a 1/2 mile run (with a shorter loop for the little ones!) finishing right at the official main finish line.
Swag: Every young athlete receives a finisher medal and an official race t-shirt!
Sponsor Ian's Run
Partner with us to make a difference! To secure your sponsorship, please contact Steven Dimitratos at stevendimitratos@gmail.com.
Sponsorship levels:
● Platinum Level: $500 – Largest logo on race t-shirt. Banner at the event.
● Gold Level: $200 – Logo on race t-shirt, signage at event and online.
● Silver Level: $100 – Name on race t-shirt, recognition at event and online.
● Bronze Level: $50 – Recognition at event and online.
Can't make the event but want to support?
You can still make a powerful impact. Please visit our Make-A-Wish® New Jersey Fundraising Page to make a direct donation.
Oct 17, 2026
Distance — Kids Fun Run
Type — Running
09:00
$10.00
Oct 17, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
09:15
$25.00
Oct 17, 2026
Distance — 2 Miles
Type — Running
09:20
$20.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for October in West Deptford.
Learn more about the host city, West Deptford.
West Deptford Township is a township in Gloucester County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 United States census, the township's population was 22,197, an increase of 520 (+2.4%) from the 2010 census count of 21,677, which in turn reflected an increase of 2,309 (+11.9%) from the 19,368 counted in the 2000 census.
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