Dennis A. Vaccaro Foundation

04/13/2026

40 Days to go!

Join us this Memorial Day weekend for the Sgt. Dennis Vaccaro Memorial 5K 🇺🇸

Run, walk, or bring the whole family out for a great cause—featuring a scenic, mostly flat course, free kids dash, post-race refreshments, and more.

All proceeds benefit the Dennis A. Vaccaro Foundation, supporting programs for veterans and strengthening our community.

📍 West Long Branch
⏰ Race day kicks off at 7AM | 5K starts at 9AM
🌧 Rain or shine

Sign up at events.elitefeats.com/26vaccaro

01/25/2026

Save the date for our 2026 5K! 🏃🏼🏃🏽‍♀️🏃🏻‍♂️

Stay tuned for details — signup link coming soon!

11/12/2025

In addition to honoring all who served and expressing our gratitude this past Veterans Day, we also want to thank you for your incredible support this year and share an update on what’s been happening at the foundation. Thank you for your patience — we know this update is long overdue 🫶🏻

We’ll keep you informed on what’s happening, so stay tuned for updates on .palooza and everything and his crew have been working hard on behind the scenes!

5K Photo Gallery: elitefeats.com/Gallery/?id=23914&p=1

5K Winner Results: elitefeats.com/race-results/?id=23914

05/27/2025

05/24/2025

Last chance to sign up!
Tomorrow is our pre-race pasta dinner 6-9pm, Bib & Tshirt pickup starting at 5p: LIVE music, BYOB, merch, good times
Monday morning, Memorial Day, 5K Run/Walk opens at 8am, Kids Run at 8:30am, Race starts at 9am: Special guests, merch, also a good time 🇺🇸

05/18/2025

Be our guest and come visit our guests! Join all of us this Memorial Day for the Second Annual Sgt. Dennis Vaccaro Memorial 5K Run/Walk. Each guest will have a spot to showcase their amazing cause 🎗️
Welcoming donations to these charities, whether it be monetary, a food item (food bank) or general awareness of their mission.
Sign up for the 5K on Eventbrite link in Bio!

05/15/2025

Join us! You do not need to be a runner to eat pasta! Sponsored by Pastosa, please sign up so we can accommodate accordingly. Link in Bio and on EliteFeats 5K website.

05/07/2025

Shore Regional Lacrosse is honoring Dennis this Saturday, May 10th at 12pm, Home game on Feeney Field. Come support the Blue Devils! 💙

04/23/2025

Join us this Memorial Day Weekend!🇺🇸

Sunday, May 25, 6pm-9pm: Pasta Dinner, Live Music, Race Bib and T-shirt Pickup

Monday, May 26, 9am: 5K Run/Walk

Register Now on elitefeats! (Link in Bio)

02/26/2025

Save the date! On Monday, May 26, 2025, we will hold the 2nd annual Dennis A. Vaccaro Memorial 5K. 👟 Registration page coming soon.

Pick up your bib, t-shirt, and fuel up for the big day! — Attend our pre-race pasta party on Sunday, May 25th at the West Long Branch Community Center.
Sign up here: https://bit.ly/4kiHIHK 🍝

Sponsorship forms can be found on our website dennisavaccarofoundation.com.

11/11/2024

Remembering and honoring our veterans on this special day. Sending out a huge thank you to all our service members 🫶🏻🇺🇸