I'd love to say that I'm one of those runners who does it purely for the thrill of the wind in my hair and miles of quiet road ahead of me, but if I'm being real, I'm in it for the races. Nothing motivates me to lace up more than a great local race. I love the enthusiasm of the crowds, the thrill of the chase and of course, the post-race swag and snacks. And there's no better time to race than in the Spring! Here's a guide to this season's upcoming local (and semi-local) races. As always, this list is meant to evolve, so if I've left out any local favorites, please let me know, and I will gladly amend.
- Distance: 5k & 1 Mile Fun Run
- Location: Nomahegan Park, Cranford
- Date & Time: Sunday April 2, 8:30AM
- Benefitting: Walnut Ave and Livingston Ave School PTAs
- Distance: 10k
- Location: Branchbrook Park, Newark
- Date & Time: Sunday April 9, 10AM
Rutgers Unite Half Marathon & 8k
- Distance: Half Marathon & 8k
- Location: Rutgers University, Piscataway
- Date & Time: Sunday April 9, 8AM
- 5k & 1 Mile Fun Run
- Location: Oak Ridge Park, Clark
- Date & Time: Sunday April 23, 8AM
- Benefitting: Mother's Center of Central NJ
New Jersey Marathon and Half Marathon
- Marathon & Half Marathon
- Location: Monmouth Park, Oceanport
- Date & Time: Sunday April 30, 7:30AM
- 10k - flat and FAST!
- Location: Newport Town Center, Jersey City
- Date & Time: Saturday May 6, 8:30AM
- Benefitting: Jersey City Medical Center
- 5k and 1 Mile Fun Run
- Location: Brookside Place School, Cranford
- Date and Time: Sunday May 7, 9AM
- Benefitting: Brookside Place School PTA