The James A. Greenleaf, JR.
Memorial Scholarship Fund

In loving honor and memory of a dear family member and friend.

James Greenleaf

2026 - 5K River Run for the Fund
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09/12/2026 @ 09:00:00 am to 09/12/2026 @ 01:00:00 pm

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Where:

Registration will be held near the Ocean Beach Boardwalk at 7:30 am which is located in the rear of the main building at Ocean Beach. Bathrooms are available upstairs from registration. The race will begin at the start/finish line in the Ocean Beach parking lot, towards the rear promptly at 9:00 a.m.


When:

September 12th, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.


Note:

Free Parking to all those attending Ocean Beach the 5K.


The Course:

Run or walk on paved roads with minimal traffic along "the wall" overlooking Long Island Sound and New London Harbor. The course is picturesque, flat and fast! The course has been professionally measured and is a certified 5K.


Amenities:

-25th Anniversary Edition T-Shirts provided to all pre-registered runners (indicate size on online form).
-Luigi's Food Truck available post race 10-12N - Enjoy pizza, salad & desserts! Free to all participants!
-Infamous post race raffle to immediately follow the race.
-Cheese, crackers, fruit and veggie platters and refreshments


Post Race Results:


Race Committee Contacts:

David McBride
Frank Marcille III
Andrea Marcille
Jim Welch
Tim Murray
Mike Fiorelli
(Please see the "Contact Us" page for their contact information)


Entry Fee:

Online Pre-Registration - $30 until Sept 4
Online Registration - $35 on Sept 5 through race day
Race Day Registration - $35
Race Day Registration: 7:30 a.m. - Backside of Main Building near the Boardwalk @ Ocean Beach


Awards:

1st Overall M/F: $200

2nd Overall M/F: $150

3rd Overall M/F: $100

1st Overall M/F (40 and over): $100

Pro (60+)
1st Place M/F: Gift Certificate
2nd & 3rd Place M/F: Medallions

Senior (50-59)
1st Place M/F: Gift Certificate
2nd & 3rd Place M/F: Medallions

Masters (40-49)
1st Place M/F: Gift Certificate
2nd & 3rd Place M/F: Medallions

Sub Masters (30-39)
1st Place M/F: Gift Certificate
2nd & 3rd Place M/F: Medallions

Open (20-29)
1st Place M/F: Gift Certificate
2nd & 3rd Place M/F: Medallions

Youth (under 19)
1st Place M/F: Gift Certificate
2nd & 3rd Place M/F: Medallions

**Runners can only win in one category**


Sponsors:

Sponsorship donations should be received one week prior to the race in order to ensure your name to be recognized on information.
We are soliciting sponsorships which will be recognized on all event information including t-shirts, banners, and brochures. The cost and benefits of sponsorships are as follows:

**All Sponsors will recieve a 25th Anniversary Edition Quarter-zip**

Ironman: $2,500 Premier recognition on all related material below in addition to other benefits listed below.

Marathon: $500 Organization logo and/or name on banner above start of race, organization logo and/or name predominantly displayed on top tier of t-shirt, and organization name on all race day information.

10K: $250 Organization logo and/or name on mid section of t-shirt and organization name on all race day information.

5K: $100 Organization name listed on the t-shirt.

If interested, please provide organization name, logo if applicable, and contact information by Aug 30 to insure your organization is listed properly on all material.

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If you have any questions or ideas on how we can improve our events or if you would like to volunteer or assist with our events please feel free to contact anyone of the Board Members.