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The 7th Annual “Ricky” 267 5K Run/Walk & Kids Fun Run logo

The 7th Annual “Ricky” 267 5K Run/Walk & Kids Fun Run

Sat, May 2, 2026, 11:00 AM EDT

Location
Union City, NJ
Washington Park, 2nd Palisades Union City, New Jersey, 07087
Type
RUN
Official registrationPast results (if available)

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At a glance

A community 5K and Kids Fun Run honoring fallen Union City Police heroes and supporting future law enforcement scholarships.

  • For a Cause

Who it's for

  • Beginner Friendly
  • For a Cause
  • Family Friendly
  • Military & First Responders

Great for: beginners, families

Join the 7th Annual "Ricky" 267 5K Run/Walk and Kids Fun Run, a heartfelt event dedicated to honoring the fallen heroes of the Union City Police Department. This gathering serves as a meaningful way for the community to remember the ultimate sacrifice made by officers like Ricardo Fernandez, Mark Zeitounian, John Kamel, Gregory Katseyeanis, Alex Ruperto, and James D'Andrea. Your participation supports a scholarship for Union City High School seniors pursuing careers in law enforcement, ensuring their legacy of service continues.

What to expect

  • Participate in a 5K run or walk alongside community members.
  • Children can enjoy their own dedicated fun run.
  • Contribute to a scholarship fund for aspiring law enforcement students.

Standout details

  • Honors fallen Union City Police heroes
  • Supports law enforcement scholarship
  • Includes a Kids Fun Run
  • Community-focused memorial event

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Distances & registration

2 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

  • 5K

    Sat, May 2, 10:00 AM EDT · From $30.00

    Opens Dec 31, 2025, 7:00 AM EST · Closes Apr 30, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT

  • Kids Fun Run - Register Online

    Sat, May 2, 11:00 AM EDT · From $0.00

    Opens Dec 31, 2025, 7:00 AM EST · Closes Apr 30, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT

The course

  • Rolling
  • Family-oriented
From the organizer

The 7th Annual "Ricky" 267 5K Run/Walk and Kids Fun Run

In honor of the fallen heroes of the Union City Police Department from 2016-2022

★Officer Ricardo Fernandez ★Lt. Mark Zeitounian ★Officer John Kamel ★Lt. Gregory Katseyeanis ★Detective Alex Ruperto★Captain James D'Andrea

This event started in 2017 to honor and memorialize the fallen heroes of the Union City Police Department: Officer Ricardo Fernandez in 2016, Lt. Mark Zeitounian in 2017, Officer John Kamel in 2017.  The event continues to honor them as well as other fallen heroes of the Union City Police Department that have also passed since 2016. Lt. Gregory Katseyeanis in 2018, , Detective Alex Ruperto in 2020, Captain James D'Andrea in 2020

These heroes served our community with the highest integrity and honorably represented the Union City Police Department. It is now our duty as a community to make sure it will never be forgotten the ultimate sacrifice these fine heroes made.

The "Ricky: 267 5K Run/Walk and Kids Fun Run is supported by the PBA #8 and FOP in alliance with the Union City Police Department to honor these fallen heroes. Proceeds of this event will go toward a scholarship for Union City High School Senior pursuing a career in law enforcement in memory of these fallen heroes.

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