# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Kearny VFW 1302 Memorial 5K
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 22 Aug, 2026 at 08:00 am – Sat, 22 Aug, 2026 at 12:00 pm
- **Event Description**: The Kearny VFW Memorial 5K Run/Walk honors the lives, service, and sacrifice of Staff Sergeant Jorge Oliveira and Staff Sergeant Edward Karolasz, two American heroes whose commitment to our nation continues to inspire our community.

This annual event is more than a race it is a promise that their names, their service, and their legacy will never be forgotten.

Proceeds from the event benefit the SSG Jorge Oliveira & SSG Edward Karolasz Memorial Fund, which is dedicated to preserving the memory of these fallen heroes while supporting initiatives that strengthen the veteran and military community. Through educational programs, veteran assistance, youth leadership opportunities, memorial projects, and community outreach, the fund ensures that the values Jorge and Edward embodied service, sacrifice, courage, and selflessness continue to make a lasting impact.

Every participant, volunteer, sponsor, and donor helps carry their legacy forward.

Together, we run not only for the miles we complete, but for the sacrifices they made.

Our Mission

* Honor the lives and service of SSG Jorge Oliveira and SSG Edward Karolasz.
* Preserve their legacy through annual remembrance and community engagement.
* Support veterans, service members, military families, and patriotic initiatives.
* Inspire future generations through education, service, and remembrance.

Every Step. Every Name. Never Forgotten. ??
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kearny/kearny-vfw-1302-memorial-5k/200030398051400
- **Event Categories**: sports, nonprofit, marathons, remembrance-day
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 41

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Kearny
- **state**: NJ
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 300 Belgrove Dr, Kearny, NJ
- **lat**: 40.76212
- **long**: -74.15491
- **full address**: 300 Belgrove Dr, Kearny, NJ, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Kearny VFW 1302 Memorial 5K being held?
  - **A:** Kearny VFW 1302 Memorial 5K takes place on Sat, 22 Aug, 2026 at 08:00 am to Sat, 22 Aug, 2026 at 12:00 pm at 300 Belgrove Dr, Kearny, NJ, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Kearny VFW 1302 Memorial 5K?
  - **A:** Kearny VFW 1302 Memorial 5K is organized by Kearny's Veterans of Foreign Wars - VFW Post 1302.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Kearny VFW 1302 Memorial 5K is ideal for sports fans, athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone who loves the thrill of live competitive action and the energy of a crowd. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Kearny, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Kearny VFW 1302 Memorial 5K sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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