RED BANK: A COOL, SUNNY CLASSIC 5K

June 19th, 2023 @ 6am

Sunny skies and cool temperatures provided ideal conditions for more than 1,100 runners, walkers and wheelchair racers who participated in the fourth edition annual Red Bank Classic 5K Saturday.

Check out redbankgreen’s favorite photos from the event below. (Photos by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge)

Proceeds from the 3.1-mile charity run/walk benefit the Red Bank Family YMCA’s Third-Grade Swim Program.

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