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Village Green, Summit, NJ |
Summit, NJ |
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Facts: |
The 11th Annual Our House 5 Miler will be here before you know it, and over 500 stalwart runners will attack the scenic hills of Summit for the 2010 USATF-New Jersey Grand Prix Championship for Open Men and Women. A prize money purse of $3,000.00 will be offered, and the best New Jersey runners will compete for their share.
Why should you run Our House? Well, besides the great course, long-sleeved Tee, super giveaways and terrific refreshments, we can't think of any good reason.
Attention Runners: If you can, please arrive early enough to watch our "Everyone's a Winner " race. This short distance event features the special needs young adults and teens for whom the Our House 5 Miler was created. Please cheer them on at 12:30pm.................Thanks! |
Date, Time, Fees: |
Date: Sunday, May 2, 2010 Time: 5 Mile - 1:00 p.m. 2 Mile Walk - 1:25 p.m. Location: The Village Green Address: 1 Broad St., & Summit Ave. City: Summit State: NJ Country: USA Fees: 5K/2 Mile Walk - $22. [$20. USATF-NJ]by 4/26; $25. thereafter and on Race Day
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Directions: |
Directions to Summit Village Green: The Municipal Parking Garage is at corner of Broad St. and Summit Ave. [Follow Signs] From GSP & I-78 Westbound: GSP to Exit 142. Carefully follow signs to I-78 W. Take I-78 W to Exit 8[Summit Ave.]. At traffic light turn left onto Summit Ave. Continue thru center of town[1&1/2 miles], turning left onto Broad St. Follow race signs. From the NJ Turnpike: NJ Turnpike to Exit 14[Newark Airport/I-78], carefully follow signs for I-78 W to Route 24W and follow as above. From I-78 Eastbound: I-78 E to Exit 45[Glendale Ave.]; turn left at the traffic light and continue to first stop sign; continue straight. Take next sharp left turn up the hill onto Morris Ave. Turn right onto Summit Ave. Turn right onto Broad St. Follow race signs. NJ Transit: The Summit train station is directly across from the Village Green.
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Additional Facts: |
USATF-NJ NB Grand Prix 700 points; Prize money, $3000 total, will be mailed to winners. Open Men & Women (USATF-NJ): - 1-$300;2-$225;3-$150;4-$125;5-$100;6-$75;7-$50 Plus USATF-NJ open team money- $500 total; 1-$125; 2-$75; 3-$50. Open M&F all comers: 1-$100; 2-$75; 3-$50. AWARDS: Male & Female; Top 3 overall; top 3 in age group [14 & under to 75& over] 1st Summit finishers. No duplicate awards or prize money SCHEDULE: Packet Pick-up: 11:00AM-12:45PM Awards Ceremony: 2:15PM
COURSE: Rolling Hills and Scenic, Residential Streets, 3 Water Stops. Additional Information: Mark Zenobia mzrace@OYMP.net or 908-902-8587 or Alexis Stone at Our House 908-464-8008 ext. 122. Amenities: Long sleeve tee, Runners bag to first 500 runners; DJ; Super refreshments by Papa*Razzi and Joe's American Bar & Grill; Random prize drawing and much, much more!!!!
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Who Benefits?: |
Since 1981, Our House, a non-profit agency, has provided desperately needed services to people with developmental and learning disabilities. The goal of Our House is to promote a high quality of life for these individuals and help them to become productive members of the community.
Our House operates group homes, supervised apartments, supported living apartments and a nationally acclaimed employment service program.
The proceeds generated by the Our House 5 Miler through entry fees and sponsorship will allow the agency to continue its fine work. Call the Our House Foundation at 908-464-8008, x-122.
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Event Contact: |
On Your Mark Productions |
Contact Phone: |
908-902-8587 |
E-mail Address: |
mzrace@OYMP.net |
Web Site: |
www.OYMP.net |
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