Newark, New Jersey (United States of America) - "Big Climb New Jersey". To create a world without blood cancers, every step counts. When you register for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's (LLS) Big Climb, you're helping us change lives along the way! From Boston to Houston to Seattle, our community is climbing iconic buildings and arenas all over the country to give patients, survivors, and families the support they need at every step of a diagnosis. You can also join our nationwide virtual climb from anywhere and show up for blood cancer patients right in your neighborhood! https://pages.lls.org/bigclimb/cran/bigclimbnewark25

Jersey City, New Jersey (United States of America) - "HunterFest 5K and Festival". HunterFest 5K and Festival to Benefit HuntersWorld is back for its fourth year, offering a breathtaking 5K in Liberty State Park with a new race course but the same spectacular views of the New York City skyline and Lady Liberty. All levels are welcome, and the top three overall male and female finishers will receive cash prizes! Bring your family and friends to cheer you on while they enjoy HunterFest, where they can sample delicious local cuisine, play carnival games, and more. Be ready to set a personal record on this flat, scenic, certified USATF New Jersey 500 Point 5K course. Details are forthcoming, but expect to bask in the beauty of New York Harbor while enjoying an exhilarating spring Sunday run. Liberty State Park is accessible via ferry from Manhattan, as well as by Path train and Light Rail, though traffic in Jersey City can be unpredictable, so allow extra time to arrive, park, and walk to the registration area. Parking details will be announced soon. Register now by clicking the sign-up button above! In-person race day registration details are forthcoming. This event is rain or shine, and there are no transfers, credits, or refunds. The race director reserves the right to change the date, modify, or cancel the race. The event schedule includes runner registration and bag check from 9 AM to 9:30 AM, the race and festival start at 10 AM, the race ends at 11 AM, awards are presented at 11 AM to the top three males and females overall and to the top three in each age group (0-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, and 80+), and the festival concludes at 2 PM. Race registrants will receive a HunterFest 5K tech T-shirt, and certified race results will be posted live at the event and later on the website. HuntersWorld, a Jersey City-based nonprofit teen mentoring program created and driven by teenagers, currently focuses on launching the "Mental Health Advocacy Scholarship Program," recognizing an outstanding peer mentor committed to supporting teen mental health and wellness. This scholarship will be awarded to a teen pursuing higher education in a mental health-related field, and proceeds from this year's event will entirely fund the scholarship program. So, what are you waiting for? Join us for the HunterFest 5K and Festival to support an organization that works to educate, empower, and inspire teens. All ages are welcome! www.runsignup.com/Race/NJ/JerseyCity/HunterFest5K