FAQ
Event Date:
Saturday, April 20th, 2024
Event Location:
Duke Island Park, 189 Old York Road, Bridgewater, NJ
Schedule:
Rain or Shine!
7:30 Packet Pickup Opens
8:00 Music & Entertainment
8:45 Warm up with Athletifreak
9:00 5K Start
9:15 2 Mile Walk Start (Note: New Start Time!)
9:45 Kids Sprints
10:00 Awards & 50/50
* Raffle tickets will be available for $10, cash preferred, $600 were sold prior to the start of the event.
Packet Pickup:
Saturday morning, April 20th starting at 7:30 AM inside the Visitors Center. Go to the line for the 5K or walk, all you need is your name. Kids sprint bibs will be available in both lines. Please note you must take the shirt size that you selected when you registered. Exchanges may be made after the race once all participants have had the opportunity to pick up their shirt. Those who opted to plant a tree in place of a tee will receive a confirmation certificate of their tree following the race via email.
Participant List & Fun Facts:
Click here for the participant list.
As if 4/17, 41% of our participants are between 50 and 64, 58% are women. Hillsborough is the largest town represented with 22 participants, but it's followed closely by Bridgewater with 17 participants. 21 people have participated in our event the past 3 years! 28 trees will be planted with our plant a tree in place of a tee offering.
Registration & Fees:
Registration is online only and will remain open until the start of the race. The 5K and Walk registration fee is $30, All USATF Members will receive a $3 discount. Family friendly pricing allows anyone 15 and under to participate for $15, Kids sprints for those 2-7 are $10.
Parking:
There is ample parking within Duke Island Park. Some lots will be closed off until the race has finished. Lot A will be the easiest to exit.
Bag Check:
There is no bag check as parking is available in close proximity to the start / finish.
Restrooms:
Race participants will use the indoor bathrooms provided at Duke Island Park.
Course Maps:
Click here for the sanctioned 5K course and 2-mile course map. Walkers who wish to walk the 5K course may do so and start behind the runners at 9 AM. Walkers looking to walk 2 miles will start at 9:15 AM, in the opposite direction of the 5K but share the same finish.
Water Stops:
The 5K and walk have one water stop. Carrying your own water is strongly encouraged to reduce our environmental impact.
Awards:
The top 3 overall (male, female and nonbinary) participants will receive a medal and gift card from Athletifreak. We have awards three deep (male, female) - 9 and under, 10 to 14, 15 to 19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80-89, 90+. The awards ceremony will be at 10:00 AM. Those unable to stay will be permitted to pick up their prize in advance of the ceremony once the results are confirmed.
Results:
The race is being timed by Doug Rice from Split Second Racing. Results will be available immediately after crossing the finish line here.
Run For Free & Earn Cool Prizes:
All funds raised through May 1st will count towards our fundraising incentive program. Click here to become a fundraiser. Why not throw a link up with your post-race picture and see how you can make a difference for homeless youth in New Jersey while also earning something for yourself? 2024 fundraising rewards include a registration refund for anyone who raises $100 and a $50 gift card to Athletifreak for anyone who raises $250.
Dogs & Strollers:
As a USATF sanctioned Grand Prix event, dogs on leashes and strollers are not permitted in the race.
Volunteers:
We can never have too many so if your fans would like to help, please register here.
