ARCHIVED RACE: Jim Hegedus Memorial 5K Run @ Veterans Park, Hamilton, Mercer County, New Jersey, United States on 14 June 2014

Race Info & Description

Race Information:

  • Event Name: Jim Hegedus Memorial 5K Run
  • Distance (KMs): 5
  • Distance (Miles): 3.2
  • Date: 14 June 2014
  • Start Time: 10:00
  • Venue: Veterans Park
  • Organised By: James & Peggy Hegedus
  • Race Website: Click Here.

Race Facilities

  • Has Toilets? Yes
  • Has Changing Facilities? No
  • Has Water Stations? Yes - One Water station
  • Has Prizes / Awards? Yes - Has Awards or Prizes

Race Description

Annual USAT&F sanctioned race in memory of Marathon runner Jim Hegedus who we lost to a tragic auto accident in May of 2006. Jim was track team Captain at Steinert High School in Hamilton, NJ and went on to run for the University of Maine where he graduated with honors.
Shortly after College Jim Qualified for Boston but never made it because of his accident.
Proceeds help fund 2 Scholarships for runners at Steinert High School. 1 Male and 1 Female.
Also, a donation is given to the Mercer County Sunshine Foundation each year,

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