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Ed Espenshade Memorial 5k
Ed Espenshade Memorial 5k is a 5K event held in Merchantville, New Jersey. It was last held on August 22, 2026 and is usually run in August; the next date hasn't been announced yet.
- Usually held
- August
- Location
- Merchantville, NJ
Race details
- Last held
- August 22, 2026
- Usually held in
- August
- Location
- Merchantville, New Jersey
- Distances
- 5K
- Registration
- runsignup.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked October 20, 2026: completed
- Start time
- 8:30 AM EDT
About the Ed Espenshade Memorial 5k
Join us for this new 5k to honor the memory of Ed Espenshade. Ed was an influential member of the South Jersey racing scene for many years. Swag/Awards T Shirt Finisher medals Overall and Age Group awards While growing up in Mount Holly, New Jersey, Ed Espenshade played catch with his dad, attended Phillies and Sixers games, and dreamed of being an athlete. But soon after he acquired a paper route as a twelfth birthday present, Ed was hit by a car while attempting to cross a road. After blood w…
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Ed Espenshade Memorial 5k: common questions
- When is the Ed Espenshade Memorial 5k?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in August. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Ed Espenshade Memorial 5k held?
- In Merchantville, New Jersey.
- What distances does the Ed Espenshade Memorial 5k offer?
- 5K.
- How do I register for the Ed Espenshade Memorial 5k?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Ed Espenshade Memorial 5k?
- Registration status as last checked October 20, 2026: completed. $35 (from runsignup.com, checked October 20, 2026).
- What time does the Ed Espenshade Memorial 5k start?
- 8:30 AM EDT.
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