5K Run for Education Set for May 16 Announces Caldwell-West Caldwell Education Foundation

The Caldwell-West Caldwell Education Foundation (CWCEF) has announced its first 5K Run/Walk for Education, Saturday, May 16, 9:00am, starting and ending at James Caldwell High School. The 5K is sanctioned by the NJ Track and Field Organization and is a certified 500 Grand Prix event. Proceeds will go directly to fund creative programs and new technology at the Caldwell-West Caldwell public schools.

CWC Superintendent of Schools, James Heinegg, will start the race at 9:00am at the entrance of James Caldwell High School.  Runners will head east on Westville Avenue, through beautiful Grover Cleveland park and loop back around to the high school, for a total of 5K (3.1 miles). The CWCEF 5K is targeted at professional, as well as casual runners and walkers. “We designed the 5K Run/Walk for Education as a fun, community event where professional runners can challenge themselves and families can choose to run or walk--and everyone can enjoy the Continental breakfast, DJ/music, and vendors--while raising funds for our students,” said Karen Treacy, 5K Co-Chair.

Prizes will be awarded to two overall winners and 1st, 2nd, 3rd male/female place winners in five year age increments (10 and under through 65+ years). The 5K awards ceremony is at 10:30am. Scoring and timing will be conducted by Tristate Timing.

Participants may register online at www.cwcef5k.org or in person, Sunday, April 19 at the Caldwell Community Center (CCC), 1 Provost Square, Caldwell, noon to 6:00pm. People registering at the CCC will receive one free month of membership while current members will receive a gift certificate for a half-hour of personal training. Race Day Packets, including the course and t-shirt, will be available for pickup Thursday, May 14 at the CCC, 11:00am to 8:00pm or on Race Day. Early bird registration is available until May 4 and is $25 for adults/$20 for youth (5-18).; after May 4, it is $30 for adults and $25 for youth. USATF/NJ Members pay a flat fee of $22.

The CWCEF would like to thank their sponsors: Freshman-level: Cloverleaf Tavern (Caldwell), Iron Therapy (Caldwell), Product Identification Company (Garfield), Shop-Rite (West Caldwell), and Sky Club (West Caldwell); and Junior Chief-level: Alperin, Nebbia and Associates CPA-PA (Fairfield), Brazen Athletics (Fairfield), Caldwell Community Center, Caldwell Diner, David Chad Beauty Salon (Caldwell), Forte Pizzeria (Caldwell), Fred Hill Sports Academy (Verona), Glen Rock Hams (Caldwell), Levine Law (Caldwell), Lattimer Realty (Caldwell), Minuteman Press (Caldwell), Nick Tanelli Children’s Soccer Foundation, Sticks N’ Kicks Lacrosse & Soccer Academy (Roseland), The Doctors’ Office (West Caldwell), The Progrand USA Twisterz (Fairfield). Sponsorships and vendor opportunities still available.

Participants are asked to bring a non-perishable food item or toiletry to registration and/or Race Day. For further details on this event, please visit cwcef5k.org

The Caldwell-West Caldwell Education Foundation is a 501(C)(3) nonprofit organization that provides important supplementafunding to our CWC Schools.