Verona Labor Day Classic 2023

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39th Annual Verona Labor Day Classic Monday, September 6, 2021
1 Mile Fun Run / Health Walk - 9:00 am
5K Race - 9:30 am

Join us in Verona Park on Labor Day for the 39th Annual Verona Labor Day Classic, one of the oldest and best 5K races held in northern New Jersey, and back as an person race for 2021. The 5K race is a USATF-NJ 500 point grand prix event on a USATF certified course through the streets of Verona with the start on Lakeside Ave and a scenic finish in Verona Park. There is also a 1 mile fun run / health walk around Verona Park.

Registration is still only $25 for the 5K if you pre-register (USATF members - $20) or $15 for the 1 Mile Fun Run / Health Walk with no extra fees for online registration. T-shirts to all pre-registered entries if you register by Sun, Aug. 15. While supplies last after Aug. 15 and on race day. The adult shirts will be tech shirts again this year! The kids / youth shirts will be cotton T-shirts.

All runners, volunteers and spectators will be required to follow the Covid-19 guidelines in effect at the time of the race.

This race is organized entirely by volunteers from Verona UNICO and the Essex Running Club with all proceeds going towards local charities and scholarships!