Resolution Run 5K - Hillsborough, NJ

01/02/2025

01/01/2025

What an incredible way to start the year. An entire community coming together to support Hillsborough's Project Graduation, Hillsborough's Rock Steady Boxing and Hillsborough's Food Bank. With 572 finishers, it was the largest field of runners ever! (We only let 600 register but you all kept it in check last night!)

Special thanks to our sponsors and volunteers who make this race possible.

We'd also like to extend our gratitude to the Hillsborough Police, RWJ Emergency Services and Count Graham Special Needs DJ all of whom donated their time.

And thank you Karen Briegs who raised over $3,000 for Project Graduation by participating in today's run!

More congratulations are in order...

Our 90 Years + Runners:
Nathaniel Finestone 95
Diane Stone 93
Melva Murray 92

Top Male Finishers:
Fred Grote 16:59
Walter Ingram 17:20
Matthew Skikus 17:26

Top Female Finishers:
Meghan Bruce 19:49
Karen dos Santos 20:11
Courtney Skikus 21:00

Full results:
https://www.resolutionrun.org/Race/Results/36773 -518112;perpage:10

Pictures:
https://www.resolutionrun.org/Race/Photos/NJ/Hillsborough/TheResolutionRun5K

Sponsors: https://www.resolutionrun.org/Race/Sponsors/NJ/Hillsborough/TheResolutionRun5K

Please know how grateful we are that you started 2025 at the Resolution Run and Walk 5K.

12/27/2024

Do you live in the area of the Resolution Run 5K course? Well, we have news for you! The best way to ensure a great year ahead is by volunteering on the first day of the year. This volunteer role is from 10:45 to 12 PM on January 1st and involves directing runners and bringing a positive attitude.

Sign up @ resolutionrun.org/Race/Volunteer/NJ/Hillsborough/TheResolutionRun5K

12/24/2024

12/22/2024

In preparing for this year's race, which will celebrate the life of race founder Gary W. Verhoorn, I asked his friend and business partner Kathy Letterman to write a bit about Gary for our race guidebook. I found the story so inspirational that I wanted to share it sooner.

Gary W Verhoorn was a man of character who valued health, family and community. There are so many wonderful accomplishments to share about Gary, but we thought it would be best to share his mindset that you can start anything new at any age.

Gary’s fitness journey began at the age of 45. He went out for a walk one day and was frustrated that he could not get to the end of his (short) street without needing a break. He had not realized how much he neglected his health. That evening, he made a promise to himself to go for a walk every day. Each time, he would take a few steps further than he had the night before. On nice days, he’d walk from the train station to his office instead of taking the bus and he’d notice he was just getting to the bus stops as the bus he would be on would pull away. He challenged himself to beat the bus to each stop. These walk/jogs turned into regular running around his neighborhood. Fellow runners he met recommended that he cross train with a bike to protect his joints. Soon, his new association of athletes encouraged him to take swimming lessons and join them in triathlons, which he ultimately completed 7 Iron Man competitions.

In 2000, Gary created the Resolution Run 5K on New Year’s Day as a way for the community to come together to begin new, healthy habits. He was encouraging to all who would walk, run, or do anything to improve their health. He would often offer to join in at your speed just so he could give you encouragement along the way.

When he retired from NJ Transit in 2003, he enrolled in massage school. He found that massage helped him with his Iron Man training, and he wanted to give the gift of massage to his community athletes. January 2004, he formed Hillsborough Massage Therapy LLC; a group practice of professionally trained massage therapists.

In 2018, Gary broke his hip and was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease. He was frustrated that he could no longer run; but fortunately, he was introduced to Rock Steady Boxing. He became passionate about boxing as it allowed him to share his love of exercise. He passed peacefully on January 17, 2024 at home. He is survived by his wife MG, daughter and son-in law Tara and Dominick, and granddaughter Mia.

On this New Year’s Day, he’d want you to know that you are never too young or too old to start something new.

12/21/2024

The 2025 Resolution Run & Walk 5K Hoodie!

Gary's initials are printed on the arm of the hoodie.

The red color was chosen to align with the red tulip, recognized by many in the United States a representation of Parkinson’s disease. Red also represents drug-free which aligns with the mission of keeping HHS graduates safe on graduation night.

12/20/2024

The 2025 Resolution Run & Walk 5K Bib!

Gary's initials and the spark.

The Spark, inspired by dopamine – a critical electro-chemical neurotransmitter that people with the disease are striving to retain – will be used to energize a global movement and inspire urgency, unity and hope to end Parkinson’s Disease. “The who’s who of Parkinson’s combine forces under a new symbol to keep the disease top of mind for everyone. The Spark is intended to electrify a powerful movement changing how all of us think about this disease. We want to break the stigma around Parkinson’s. We’re leading a louder call to fund medical breakthroughs. And together – we’re striving to put Parkinson’s in the past,” said Larry Gifford, founder of Global Alliance to End Parkinson’s Disease (also known as the PD Avengers).

12/19/2024

We all come together on January 1st to set the tone for 2025!

Just 90 spots remain.

Register now @ resolutionrun.org

12/18/2024

We know you are all focused on the holiday just before us, but New Year's is coming fast. Just two weeks from today, we will meet for the most joyous, festive, fun, and competitive 5K to kick off 2025. Are you in?

resolutionrun.org

12/06/2024

That's right - you don't have to complete the 5K to win - you can volunteer!

Volunteer needs are detailed @ resolutionrun.org/Race/Volunteer/NJ/Hillsborough/TheResolutionRun5K

12/05/2024

Be sure to secure your hoodie while all sizes are still available!

More info @ resolutionrun.org

12/04/2024

Your happy and healthy 2025 starts at the Resolution Run!

Register @ resolutionrun.org before the race is sold out.