Participant Event Day Details
We can't wait to see you at our new event venue: The Grove at The Park, Berkeley Heights! We are excited to host our event at The Park for a 2nd year, but have shifted our venue within the grounds to The Grove located next to 200 Connell Dr.
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Our event site is located at The Grove and parking is located at 200 Connell Drive, Berkeley Heights. While entering The Park (formerly Connell Corporate Park), follow signs for 200 Connell Drive and look for Parking Signs. See Parking & Directions page for more information. Most entrances to the venue will close at 9:45am and access will be limited to Plainfield Avenue after that and may be delayed due to the start of the 4 Miler...arrive early! Please help us be respectful to tenants of The Park and avoid reserved spots with a company name.
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Check-In and Event Day Sign-Up are your first stop, starting at 8:15am. Pre-registrants can pick-up your Bib # and long-sleeve T-Shirt here. We are also accepting new registrations by cash or check with paper form ($40) or through our website with credit card processing fee – shirts are limited and while supplies last for those signing up on 5/10 or 5/11.
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On-site Team Tents are by pre-registration only. If you reserved a tent space, upon arrival, you will need to check in with the Team Liaison at the Event Check-In tents and will be shown where you can set up your tent and properly weight it within the designated area of The Grove.
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4 Miler: Please see full info further down.
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1 Mile Walk: Please stay on sidewalks and pathways. We recommend bringing water with you for your walk.
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Virtual Participants: Your souvenir shirts will be available for pick-up next week at the Our House offices.
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Rain or Shine!
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Environmental Notes:
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While plenty of water will be available to you on-site, we encourage you to BYOW (bring your own water in your own reusable bottle) and help reduce our single-use plastic waste. A refill station will be available.
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We are now accepting your Tyvek bib numbers for recycling! If you don't want to keep your bib, drop it off at the BestLife.Events tent. We'll also take any old bibs you may want to recycle. Please make sure you have removed safety pins and timing chips first!
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Orange bins are for trash going to the landfill. White bins are for Plastic Bottle Recycling Only. If you have additional recycling, please deposit it at the BestLife.Events tent and we'll take care of it for you!
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HYDRATE! Whether you BYOW or visit our water tables at the refreshments tents or the 4M Finish Line, please make sure you are well hydrated for your run or walk.
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ADA ramp access on and off of The Grove is available at the upper and lower corners of the west side which is closest to our parking. There is another ADA ramp located near the 4M finish line and refreshment tents. See site map.
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Site Map
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Parking Map
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4 Mile Course Maps
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1 Mile Course Map
SCHEDULE
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8:15am - Check-In & Registration Opens
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9:00am - Welcome & 1 Mile Walk Begins
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9:30am - Everyone's A Winner Race for the Our House Residents (please cheer them on!)
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10:00am - 4 Mile Run Begins
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Refreshments available as you return
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11:00am - Everyone's A Winner Medal Ceremony (please join us!)
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11:15am - 4 Mile Awards Ceremony
Raffle Prize Winners will be posted this year at the Prize Tent. Winners will be selected at 10am, so be sure to submit your ticket BEFORE walking or running - make sure to note your bib number and name on the back of your ticket before dropping it in the "bucket". Our lucky winners can pick-up their prizes starting at 10:30am. Winners of any unclaimed prizes will be contacted after the event to arrange pick-up.
4 Miler Info
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4 Mile Check-In will be by assigned Bib #. You can find your Bib # here if pre-registered or registering online.
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Please wear your bib # on the FRONT of your shirt and do not bend or alter your 4M timing chip located on the back of the bib. Do not trade or swap your number with anyone. If needed, you can ask for help at registration.
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Clocks at each mile & the finish; water stations will be available at 4 locations along the course.
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We are proud to be hosting the USATF-NJ All Divisions Championship! USATF-NJ representatives will be on-site for any of your questions or information changes. You can access a list of pre-assigned 4 Mile Bib #s on our website.
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Only the fastest runners (5-6:30 min pace) should line up at the start line.
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No pets, skates, bikes for safety reasons; baby joggers are allowed but must start in back of pack and stay to one side when on narrower portions of the course.
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Headphones are discouraged for safety reasons and are not allowed for USATF competitors.
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Instant results will be at BestRace.com/Mobile and full results will be available on both this website and BestRace.com. Look for QR codes around the event site. Printed results will be posted near the Finish Line.
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Your course is through the beautiful campus of The Park and includes road, paved fitness path, boardwalk sections and wide sidewalks. You will see other runners throughout the race, so please be mindful of course signs and volunteer instructions. Maps can be found on our website.
