Etta Jane "EJ" Heiser Memorial 5K Run

The Friends of the Gloucester County Library System is proud to announce its inaugural Etta Jane Heiser Memorial 5k Run and 1 Mile walk on October 2, 2022 at the Chestnut Branch Park in Mantua, NJ.  Etta Jane “EJ” Heiser was a dedicated Friend of GCLS and treasurer for years.  This race is to honor her and give back to the Friends of the Library.

Etta Jane Heiser Memorial 5K Sunday, October 2, 2022 Chestnut Branch Park Mantua Township, NJ 9:00am Race Starts

(8:00am day of registration and packet pick-up)

 

Pre-registered 5K (9/3/22): $25 13 and under- Pre-registered 5K race fee (9/3/22): $20 Pre-registered Walk fee (9/3/22): $20   Day of 5K race fee: $35 13 and under-Day of 5K race fee: $30 Day of Walk fee: $30  

T-shirts guaranteed to the first 100 registrants for the walk or run.  After that, while supplies last.  

Awards offered for top 3 overall and top 3 in each age group!

Packet pick-up will be on Saturday, October 1st at the Mullica Hill Library from 10am-2pm. The address for the Mullica Hill Library is 389 Wolfert Station Road, Mullica Hill, NJ 08062

The Friends of the Gloucester County Library System is group of volunteers who raise money to help sustain and fund GCLS projects, both ongoing and short-term, and spread awareness of available library services. By planning this fundraising event, we are pleased to recognize the work, dedication, and support that Etta Jane and the Friends have provided to us. All proceeds from the race will benefit the Friends of GCLS, which in turn will benefit library users. Examples of funded projects include, but are not limited to, museum passes, summer reading materials, AWE learning computers, furniture, and more.