9th Annual Om Memorial 5K Run and 1 Mile Walk

9th Annual Om Memorial 5K Run and 1 Mile Walk

Date: Sunday, May 17, 2026

Location: Thomson Park, Monroe Township, NJ 08831

Join us to support pediatric cancer research and honor Optimistic Om’s spirit. Your participation helps show that collective positivity and perseverance can aid in curing pediatric cancer. More information is available at http://www.smilesforom.org.

Event Schedule:

• 7:30 am: Registration and T-Shirt / Bib Pick-up
• 8:00 am: Program starts - Welcome messages
• 9:00 am: 1 Mile Walk
• 9:45 am: 5K Run
• 10:00 am: Monroe Township School District Percussion Symphony
• 11:00 am: 5K Run Medal presentation ceremony

Medals:

Awards will be given for overall winners and age group categories for both the 5K Run and 1 Mile Walk.

Donation Information:

Support the Om Foundation by donating during registration, on their website (https://www.smilesforom.org/), via Facebook, Instagram, or by mail.

Organizer:

Organized by Monroe Indians for Civic Action (MICA) and supported by Agraj Seva Kendra, Indian Cultural Association of Monroe (ICAM), Sewa International - Central NJ and Guru Nanak Sikh Heritage.