1 Mile Walk
🇺🇸 Most Patriotic Award 🇺🇸
Celebrate Independence Day in style and show off your stars and stripes!
From flags to face paint, the participant who shows the most patriotic spirit and creativity will take home a special prize, so come dressed in your best red, white, and blue!
RACE ROUTE:
Both the 5k Run Route and the 1 Mile Walk will start and end on the White Horse Pike, in front of the Berlin Boro Hall. Both routes will be clearly marked, and are along the parade route the entire time, so there will be no shortage of spectators!
FUN FACTS:
How many fun facts do you know about the town of Berlin? Here's a few to get you started!
5K SPONSORS:
Learn More about the Berlin Parade 5K Sponsors!
Race Location
59 S White Horse Pike
Berlin, NJ 08009 US
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History of the Run
The Berlin Parade 5K was created in 1999, by Les Marella, and Greta and Paul Spirit. Les, Greta, and Paul directed the race thru 2006 (eight years), and then there was a SIX year lapse!
In 2013 Chris and Jodi Wilhelm, with the blessing of Les, Greta, and Paul, started the race back up again, this time with the support of the Knights of Columbus Archangel Council from St. Simon Stock Parish in Berlin, NJ.
Race Day Starts in:
The Berlin Parade 5K Run and 1 Mile Walk is presented by and benefits the Knights of Columbus, as well as assists the ICCA (Inter-community Celebration Association) of Berlin Borough & Berlin Township.
The 5K will start at 8:30AM on July 4th.
The 1 Mile Walk will start at 8:15AM on July 4th.
Any questions? Contact us today!
Come for the run...
...stay for the parade!
A Runner's View of the Race: