RJ VanDeMortel 5K
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About the Race
The RJ VanDeMortel 5K is an untimed, family friendly, in person or virtual, community event, to honor and remember RJ. In true RJ fashion, gather your friends, family, kids, dogs and loved ones for a fun, run or walk. Proceeds from this race will go to the RJ VanDeMortel, Newark High School, Scholarship Fund. Free cotton t- shirt as long as you are registered by 5/30/2025. Registration starts at 9:00am. Run/walk begins at 10:00am. There will be music, raffles and 50/50 tickets. Drawings immed...
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Common questions
How hard is the RJ VanDeMortel 5K 5K?
We don't have a verified elevation profile yet — check the organizer's course map for the climb breakdown.
What should I wear?
Dress for ~10°F warmer than the standing temperature once you start running. Throwaway long-sleeve at the start, gloves and a hat for sub-50°F mornings, singlet plus visor when it climbs above 60°F. The race-day forecast above is the source of truth closer to the date.
When does it sell out?
No published deadline. Most races raise the entry fee in tiers and can sell out without warning — sign up early if you're committed.
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