Sgt. Dennis Vaccaro 5k Memorial Run/Walk
Sponsored by the West Long Branch Recreation Committee
May 27th, 2024
8AM Check in
8:30AM Free Kids Dash
9AM 5K Start - Rain or Shine
West Long Branch Community Center
116 Locust Ave.
West Long Branch, NJ 07764
Sgt. Dennis Vaccaro, a beloved husband, brother, son, friend, and military veteran who tragically lost his life in a motorcycle accident in the summer of 2023. Despite sustaining fatal injuries, Dennis was kept on life support for organ donation, embodying his legacy of selflessness and saving lives. Known for his positivity, outgoing nature, and adventurous spirit, Dennis had a profound impact on everyone he encountered. As a United States Army Sgt. and Combat Medic, he served for five years, including a deployment in Afghanistan, where his Army comrades admired his unique charisma, humor, and unwavering reliability. Sad Company was founded by Dennis with the message of "Celebrate the good times, and be there for your buddies during the bad." Proceeds from Sad Company merchandise and all donations will benefit the Dennis A. Vaccaro Foundation, a non-profit supporting Veterans with mental health, education, and reacclimating to civilian life. The legacy he started, brothers helping brothers, will live on.
AMENITIES
LIVE / Text / Email Results
FREE Finish Line Photos
Personalized Bibs if registered 3 weeks in advance
Free Kids Dash
50/50 Raffle
Post run refreshments
T-shirts to all pre-registered (No shirts for the fun run)
T shirt pick up at community center lawn on Sunday 5/26 12-3pm
AWARDS
Top 3 M/F Overall
Top 1 M/F Age Groups: 14 & Under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
Largest Group
COURSE
Course is mostly flat around Franklin lake and through the neighborhood of West Long Branch.
Start location front of WLB community center. Finish is behind the Community center.
Parking is available in the back entrance Shore Regional High School (off of Parker) short walk to community center.
