Thunderbolt 5k and 1Mile Walk

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Millville, New Jersey, United States

calendar_today 14 Jun, 2026

directions_run Running

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sell $20.00 – $35.00

About the Event

Please join us as we run or walk to support Millville Army Airfield Museum.

Post race reception Next Door at Glasstown Brewing Company Music Open Mic Session Starting around 11:30-noon. Food truck will be available.

It’s Flag Day, Wear something patriotic or a military uniform.

The Millville Army Air Field Museum (MAAFM) preserves the history of the Millville Army Air Field, Millville, NJ, which was dedicated by the U.S. War Department in 1941 as “America’s First Defense Airport.” During its four-year existence, more than 10,000 men and women served here, with 1,500 pilots receiving advanced fighter training in P-47 Thunderbolt and P-40 Warhawk fighter planes. The Museum honors the memory of 14 pilots who died while training at Millville. The museum’s mission focuses on preservation, education and honor.

Swag

Finisher Medals
Medals for top 3 finishers in each category
Pint Glass and Coaster
Post Race Photos
1 Complimentary beer for runners 21 and over

Proceeds Will Benefit the Millville Army Airfield Museum

$1 from each beer sold during the event will also be donated.

Race Hosts: Glasstown Brewing Company and Even Kiel Racing

Races Offered

1 Mile Walk/ Fun Run

Jun 14, 2026

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Distance — 1 Miles

terrain

Type — Running

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10:00

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$20.00

Thunderbolt 5k

Jun 14, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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10:00

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$35.00

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for June in Millville.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 17.9° / 28.4°

wb_sunny 18.0° / 28.2°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 10.6 /

water_drop 69.9%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 17.9° / 28.4°

wb_sunny 18.0° / 28.2°

air 10.6 km/h

water_drop 69.9%

About Millville

Learn more about the host city, Millville.

Millville is in Cumberland County.

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