Awards
Awards
Trophies to the top 3 overall males and females. Medal to the top finisher (male and female) in each category: 14 & under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69 (M), 60 and over (F), 70 and over (M).
Cpt Gregory T Dalessio Memorial 5k Run/Walk 2026
- Date
- Saturday, December 5, 2026
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Cherry Hill, New Jersey
- Entry fee
- From $25
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R U N | 5K | Dec 5, 20268:00 AM | $25 | – |
| W A L K | 5K | Dec 5, 20268:00 AM | $25 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- R U N: $25 until Dec 3.
- W A L K: $25 until Dec 4.
Online registration closes Dec 4, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $25, entry is about 29 percent below a typical 5K in New Jersey, which costs $35 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Cherry Hill runs 30:58, about 9:58 a mile, based on 7 races with published results. Women typically finish in 33:11 and men in 28:03.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:05 AM, and the R U N starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 50 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
402 N Kings Hwy, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2025 results
All results (5 years)106
finishers
27:55
median (8:59 /mi)
6:50
winning time
25% / 75%
women / men
Aggregated from official results (South Jersey Race Timing) for Cpt Gregory T Dalessio Memorial 5k Run/Walk. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Cpt Gregory T Dalessio Memorial 5k Run/Walk?
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 21:18 or better, the top quarter in 23:48, and half the field in 27:55; the last tenth came in after 38:15.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 26:27 | 22:11 |
| 20-29 | 27:53 | 21:11 |
| 30-39 | 34:07 | 25:04 |
| 40-49 | n/a | 19:43 |
| 50-59 | n/a | 27:37 |
| 60-69 | n/a | 27:38 |
| 70+ | n/a | 28:56 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Finishers by year
Down 13 percent since 2021.
122
2021
74
2022
96
2023
67
2024
106
2025
All events combined, from official results.
Cpt Gregory T Dalessio Memorial 5k Run/Walk 5K year by year
From 2021 to 2025, the field went from 122 to 106 finishers, and the median time dropped from 28:08 to 27:55.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 106 (+58%) | 27:55 | under 21:18 | 6:50 |
| 2024 | 67 (-30%) | 28:36 | under 22:06 | 17:22 |
| 2023 | 96 (+30%) | 28:46 | under 22:17 | 16:58 |
| 2022 | 74 (-39%) | 29:38 | under 22:18 | 17:21 |
| 2021 | 122 | 28:08 | under 21:26 | 17:23 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Faster than most New Jersey 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2024 5K field finished under 25:04, against 27:09 in a typical New Jersey 5K, so times here run 8 percent faster.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around December 5 the day usually runs from 32°F at dawn to 44°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 17% of days. Cold snaps dip to 27°F and hot years reach 58°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
From the race's page
What the organizers of Cpt Gregory T Dalessio Memorial 5k Run/Walk cover on their registration page, in brief.
The cause
Registration
Registration starts 6:45am ~ 5k Run & Walk starts 8am. Paper Sign up form below for those who would like to mail in their registration/donation:
Race details
- Where
- 402 N Kings Hwy, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 50 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Dec 5, 2026), 2025 (Dec 6, 2025), 2024 (Dec 7, 2024), 2023 (Dec 2, 2023), 2022 (Dec 3, 2022), 2021 (Dec 4, 2021)
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Quick answers
- When is Cpt Gregory T Dalessio Memorial 5k Run/Walk?
- Saturday, December 5, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $25 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Dec 4, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for New Jersey?
- At $25, entry is about 29 percent below a typical 5K in New Jersey, which costs $35 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 106 runners finished the R U N; the median finish was 27:55 and the winner ran 6:50.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2024 5K field finished under 25:04, against 27:09 in a typical New Jersey 5K, so times here run 8 percent faster.
- Where does it start?
- 402 N Kings Hwy, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034.
From the organizers
On Monday June 23rd 2008, Greg gave his life serving his country during combat operations in Salman Pak, Iraq.
Always with a smile on his face, Greg touched the lives of others through his everyday actions and genuine kindness. Whether with family, friends, or co-workers, Greg always found a way to make people feel special and important.
Greg has always been a hero to his family, demonstrating how others are supposed to be treated and how to love unconditionally.
Proceeds from this event are used for scholarships in Seton Hall University’s School of Diplomacy, and for a donation to The Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation.