Wrobo Run Coming in Early October

The Junior Woman's Club of Jefferson Township will hold the 13th Annual Memorial Wrobo 5K Run/Walk on Sunday, October 2, 2011 at 9 a.m. 
 

Each year the Memorial Wrobo Run is held in honor of 2nd Lt. John T. Wroblewski and raises funds for various community projects. Oak Ridge resident 2nd Lieutenant John Thomas (J.T.) Wroblewski succumbed to injuries sustained while battling in Ramadi, Iraq in April 2004.  He was a lieutenant in the U.S. Marine Corps.

He joined the Marines only days after the 9/11 attacks, determined to make a difference. He left behind his mom, dad, three younger brothers, his widow and many additional family members and friends.
 

The Junior Woman's Club of Jefferson Township has elected to donate the proceeds from this year's Wrobo Run to create a “Reading Garden” in memory of Robin Carlson, White Rock teacher, who passed away in 2011 after a long battle with cancer. In addition, 20% of the proceeds from this event are earmarked for the Jefferson Township High School scholarship award. 
 

Runners can register in advance at www.active.com or go to www.jeffersonjuniors.org and print out a registration form, which can be mailed or brought on the day of the race. Race Day registration is available from 7:30-8:30 a.m. Pre-registration cost is $25 and race day registration is $30.

The race starts promptly at 9 a.m., rain or shine. The race is held at the Jefferson Township Municipal Building, 1033 Weldon Road, Oak Ridge NJ.

Complimentary t-shirts and goody bags will be distributed while supplies last.  Refreshments will be served after the race.  Awards will be presented in several categories.  Scoring is done by Compuscore and our course is USA Track and Field certified #NJ09505JHP.