Lamp For Haiti 5K

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Lamp For Haiti 5K runsignup.com
Date 02 May, 2027
Races 2 distances
Entry fee $15.00 – $35.00
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Lamp For Haiti 5K

About the event

Get ready to lace up your sneakers and join us for the Lamp for Haiti 5K, a vibrant event that brings our community together to support Lamp for Haiti’s mission. Lamp for Haiti is a Montclair, NJ-based 501c3 operating medical facilities in Haiti. This year marks the organization’s 20th year providing life-saving and critical care to thousands of Haitian men, women, and children in need. Despite obstacles and challenges, Lamp for Haiti has remained steadfast in its mission to continue to provide quality medical services to a population whose needs are great. Every step you take helps provide much-needed care and hope to families in need. Let’s turn our collective energy into real impact!

 

USATF-Certified Course
Take on our USATF-certified route, designed for both seasoned runners and casual walkers. Enjoy a safe, scenic course that promises an energetic atmosphere from start to finish. Whether you’re aiming for a personal best or simply want to enjoy the day, there’s a place for you here.

 

Awards and Age Group Categories
Awards will be presented to the top overall male and female finishers.
In addition, recognition will be given to the top three male and female participants in each of the following age groups: 18-23, 24-29, and continuing in five-year increments up to age 80.  Awards ceremony after race at 9:15AM.

Be a Fundraising Champion
Alongside the excitement of community, music, and fun, we invite you to deepen your involvement with Lamp for Haiti by turning your run or walk into a personal fundraiser. We encourage each participant to raise $200 (or more) for Lamp.

 

As this year marks the 20th anniversary of Lamp for Haiti’s dedication to providing essential and medical care to thousands of Haitians in desperate need. We owe this milestone to the generosity of our donors in the United States. By raising $200, you will help make this 20th year even more memorable. If every runner meets this goal, we will surpass our fundraising target, enabling us to continue delivering women’s health care, child nutrition, x-rays, and medical treatment to those in need.

The top three individuals who raise the most funds will each receive a special prize in recognition of their outstanding contributions. However, the true reward goes beyond any tangible gift—the greatest prize is the knowledge that your combined efforts directly support those in need and make a meaningful difference in the lives of so many.
Together, we can make a lasting difference.

 

Everyone Is Welcome—Join Us!
Bring your friends, family, and neighbors—runners and walkers of all levels are encouraged to participate. Let’s come together for an unforgettable day of movement, community, and giving back. Register today and help shine a light of hope with every mile!

Races offered

02May

5K Run

Running

Distance
5K
Start time
08:00
Entry fee
$35.00
02May

5K Run Student Rate

Running

Distance
5K
Start time
08:00
Entry fee
$15.00

Weather history

3-year monthly averages for May in Newark.

Temperature11.7° / 21.7°
Feels like9.7° / 19.7°
Sunshine hours10h 1m
Rainfall3.3 mm
Snowfall—
Wind10.9 km/h (Light breeze)
Humidity68.4%
Max UV indexHigh (6.0)
Sweat lossModerate
Course conditionsFirm and slightly soft
Sunrise05:38
Sunset20:07

About Newark

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Newark is New Jersey's largest city and second largest in Metro New York. Although one of the great historic cities of the Northeast and the most culture-rich city in the state, Newark is often overlooked in favor of Goliath-like Manhattan and towns along the Hudson River, such as Jersey City and Hoboken. While no longer the industrial powerhouse it once was, Newark remains one of America's major shipping, rail, and air hubs. Public transportation is abundant, making it easy to get to, from, and around the city.

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