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Patriots 5K/10K Race & Kids Fun Run!

The Mendham Township Recreation Commission invites you to be part of the 4th Annual “Patriots' Race.”

The event features 5K and 10K races, a kids’ fun run and a new walkers’ division!

Who Benefits? This year’s race supports the Kids4Kids Foundation of Goryeb Children’s Hospital in Morristown. Kids4Kids is a group of youngsters who raise money to help make a stay at the hospital less stressful for other children.

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FREE online registration - http://www.practicehard.com/EventView.asp?eid=953 

Race Day Schedule:

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  • 7:30 a.m. Registration & Packet Pick-up Open
  • 9:00 a.m. 5K, 10K, and Walk begin!
  • 9:45 a.m. Kids' Fun Run
  • 11 a.m. (approx.) Awards Ceremony

*NOTE: Pre-race packet pickup available on Friday, June 22, from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at the Brookside Community Club.

Awards:

  • 5K & 10K
  • Top 3 overall males & females
  • Top 3 in each 5-year age group:
  • (9 & under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24 through 80 & over)

Sponsorship & Volunteering: For information on becoming a sponsor of the Patriots' Race or to volunteer, please contact Amalia Duarte (973-902-8390 or amalia8862@yahoo.com)

 Extras!

  • Patriots Event Shirt guaranteed to all pre-registrants (and while supplies last on race-day)
  • New 10K course
  • USATF Certified 5K & 10K courses
  • 500-point Grand Prix event
  • New Walkers Division
  • Kids’ Fun Run
  • DJ Entertainment
  • Random Prize Drawing
  • Post Race Refreshments

Race Courses: 5K – scenic “out and back” through the historic Brookside section of town

New 10K course this year – USATF-certified!

Walkers can choose the 5K course or take a shorter alternative route -- unscored – it’s just for fun! And a good cause!

Kids' Fun Run - 1/4 mile loop around the field for kids! Ribbons for all! 

Entry Fees:

5K, 10K, or Walk (by 6/21 online or 6/20 mail) - $22

5K or 10K USATF-NJ members (by 6/21, 6/20) - $20

5K, 10K, or Walk (Event Day/Friday night pick-up) - $25

Kids' Fun Run - $5

Scoring: Official 5K and 10K timing and scoring by Best Racing System. Results will be available on www.BestRace.com.

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