Sgt. Dennis Vaccaro, a beloved husband, brother, son, friend, and military veteran who tragically lost his life in a motorcycle accident in the summer of 2023. Despite sustaining fatal injuries, Dennis was kept on life support for organ donation, embodying his legacy of selflessness and saving lives. Known for his positivity, outgoing nature, and adventurous spirit, Dennis had a profound impact on everyone he encountered. As a United States Army Sgt. and Combat Medic, he served for five years, including a deployment in Afghanistan, where his Army comrades admired his unique charisma, humor, and unwavering reliability. Sad Company was founded by Dennis with the message of "Celebrate the good times, and be there for your buddies during the bad." Proceeds from Sad Company merchandise and all donations will benefit the Dennis A. Vaccaro Foundation, a non-profit supporting Veterans with mental health, education, and reacclimating to civilian life. The legacy he started, brothers helping brothers, will live on.
* No shirts for kids fun run
The Dennis A. Vaccaro Foundation extends its heartfelt gratitude to the Thorne family for entrusting us to continue this run. We cherish the chance to not only commemorate Dennis A. Vaccaro, but also the remarkable life and contributions of Michael W. Thorne.
Lutheran Church of the Reformation Food Pantry of West Long Branch will be collecting non perishable food items. Each participant who brings an item will be given a free raffle ticket.
There is a Carb-Loading All you can eat pasta dinner on 5/25/25 from 6pm-9pm.Cost $12 / person.
Its BYOB ( bring your own beverage). Bring a lawn chair. LIVE MUSIC. Rain or shine. ( Indoors if raining). Click HERE!
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Total Price may be more or less based on additional registration options such as donations.
Your name on your bib three weeks before race day.Price increases to $40 on 5/16.
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Kids Shirts will be available at the event for purchase.
Form a Team with friends or family! This is optional and may not have any affiliated awards.
Proceeds from this event will benefit The Dennis A. Vaccaro Foundation. We are a non-profit organization with a mission to honor the life and memory of Dennis Vaccaro. We do this by supporting unique programs designed to entertain, educate, inspire, strengthen, and build communities for Veterans.
Registration fees are used toward race expenses and cannot be returned once you sign up.
