Join the Inaugural Red Bank Classic 5K to Benefit Red Bank Recreation & YMCA

The Red Bank Business Alliance and Red Bank RiverCenter are presenting the Red Bank Classic 5K event on Saturday, June 16. Runners will line up at 8:30 a.m. in the heart of Red Bank for a 3.1 mile run through downtown and surrounding borough neighborhoods. Proceeds from the event will support the borough’s Department of Parks and Recreation and The Community YMCA.

“The Red Bank business community is proud to bring back a race to the borough,” said Angela Courtney, of the Red Bank Business Alliance, a collective of business owners spearheading the event. “It’s a wonderful opportunity to bring the community together for a day of good health that will support two organizations dedicated to nurturing the development of children, while showcasing the incredible variety of businesses in the bustling town of Red Bank,” said Courtney, owner of Sweetest Sin Boutique. Courtney noted that for over twenty years, Red Bank was home to the Sheehan Classic, an annual summer road race through downtown Red Bank and neighboring communities. The infamous climb up Tower Hill the Sheehan Classic was known for is included on the Red Bank Classic 5K course, a USATF sanctioned race and certified course, as well as a USATF 2018 Grand Prix Event. The 5K will begin and end on Broad Street at the corner of Monmouth Street.

The family-friendly event includes the Kids Broad Street Dash, a fun run for children 12 and under, after the 5K. Other activities include a pre-race warm-up at Marine Park, hosted by Pure Barre Red Bank and the Y, while post-race activities include Stand Up Paddle Board and SUP Yoga with Flow Paddle Yoga, Mat Pilates with Renaissance the Studio, massage tables and stretching station by A Kneaded Vacation and children’s activities coordinated by the Y. An after-party will take place at Red Rock Tap + Grill.

“The event has received tremendous support from local businesses eager to promote the many aspects of Red Bank that make it a special place to live, work and play, visit, dine and shop,” said James Scavone, Executive Director of RiverCenter, which manages Red Bank’s Special Improvement District.

“The Community YMCA is honored to be selected as a benefactor of the Red Bank Classic 5K,” said YMCA President and CEO Laurie Goganzer. “As a nonprofit, we rely on the community’s support to ensure that children and people of all ages can access the Y’s life-changing programs.”

The Red Bank Parks and Recreation is grateful to benefit from the community event. “The support we receive will help give children access to activities during the summer, our busiest time of the year, and throughout the year,” said Charlie Hoffmann, Director.

Event registration is available at redbankclassic.com. Fees are $25 for the 5K and $12 for the Kids Broad Street Dash and include a t-shirt and a swag bag to the first 500 participants. Registration is also available the day of the event. Race packets may be picked up on June 15, 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Red Rock Tap + Grill.

Awards will be presented to individuals and to the top team and best four finishers on each team. Teams require a minimum of four runners and will be scored based on the average of the top four runners on each team. For more information on the race, sponsorships or volunteering, visit redbankclassic.com and social media or e-mail info@redbankclassic.com.