2027 Resolution Run & Walk 5K

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2023 Participant Resolutions as of 12/10/2022

1.       Run a half marathon

2.       I want more patience and I want it NOW!

3.       Be Better

4.       To be a better me at the end of 2023

5.       Start running again!  Pandemic is over!

6.       Stay on track!

7.       All in, every day.

8.       To keep running!

9.       Keep moving forward!

10.   Ha ha…cannot put it in writing - don’t want people to judge me

11.   To practice more mindfulness and make time to meet my fitness goals.

12.   To do well in school.

13.   To gain more skills

14.   I resolve to meet the expectations of me held by my family…

15.   Which should be a breeze since they are justifiably low.

16.   I resolve to keep up with my husband.

17.   To focus on finding my joy and keeping my commitment to being the best version of me I can be

18.   Walk one 5k per month.

19.   Live a great story.

20.   Keep running

21.   To actually run the run :)

22.   Make good choices!

23.   Have more patience.

24.   Run more than last year (which was 0 miles- I did it!)

25.   Run Cross Country next year!

26.   To continue to grow and develop as a person and to stay happy and healthy.

27.   Be better!

28.   Became faster runner

29.   Fun full marathon

30.   To run 50 miler in 2023.

31.   Finish the Chicago Marathon this year

32.   Do good.

33.   Run Paris and Berlin Marathon and Qualify for Boston in 2023!

34.   Stop focusing/worrying what I’m not and start celebrating what I am. So that I can hopefully pass ...

35.   Complete marathon 12 and then push for ultra 1

36.   Keep on keeping on......peace, love and happiness!

37.   Stay healthy and injury free

38.   To try and run a 5k every month this year. Weather dependent.

39.   To Get My Life Back PV

40.   Put myself back together, one piece at a time. Live life to the fullest. Love and love more….peace...

41.   To give thanks to God in all things.

42.   Make more running friends!

43.   Run more!

44.   Throw my phone in a drawer for the majority of each day!

45.   To keep my life in balance, and continue to support the Rock Steady Boxing fighters and their families.

46.   Read more and have more patience

47.   To keep improving!

48.   I prefer not to say

49.   Work hard & have fun

50.   To continue to earn healthiness. Enjoy family and friends.

51.   Enjoying food but in moderation while finding a healthier overall lifestyle for a long fun life

52.   Make a resolution when I register for 2024 Resolution Run.

53.   Be more patient

54.   Eat Healthier and be more active

55.   Every day doesn't need a to do list!

56.   Keep going to reach my goals

57.   Run one mile everyday and set a new PR

58.   Complete the Jersey City Marathon

59.   To eat clean and train harder

60.   Keep my new kidney healthy

61.   Becoming more open to trying new things like eating new foods or visiting different places while con...

62.   Complete my second and third marathons!

63.   Get up and out and DO SOMETHING

64.   It was 2010 when I got my first Resolution Run Hoodie...my 2023 resolution is to continue this tradition

65.   Keep moving!!!!!

66.   To be a runner

67.   Stay healthy and fit!

68.   To get healthier in the New Year!!

69.   Run 2 half marathons in 2023.

70.   My resolution is to stop making resolutions

71.   Complete a marathon

72.   To train for and complete my first marathon.

73.   Live in the moment

74.   Love ya Mom

75.   To be a more supportive and inclusive runner.

76.   To a successful new beginning and a Happy New Year to everyone!!

77.   TRY to worry less. Live harder !

78.   Hug more people!  Life is too short

79.   To get to the weight my doctor would like to be or at least down 20 lbs!

80.   Spend more quality time with the dog

81.   To spend more time working...with my favorite co-worker, the dog :)

82.   Now that I learned spanish, it is time to take over the world!

83.   To assist my Dad in taking over the world, (but buy speaking Italian).

84.   Set a new marathon PR!  

85.   Reinvent me - from healthy eating to learning more about who I want to be

86.   Keep being Vertical!!!  Will hit a major milestone in 2023

87.   To complete Olympic Distance Triathlon

88.   Continue practicing mindfulness regularly

89.   To stay healthy and get back into marathon training shape!

90.   Run my first marathon!

91.   Spectate my honey's marathon!

92.   Complete the JFK 50 when after I turn fiddy.

93.   To become the best version of me yet.

94.   Keep getting fit and healthy

95.   Do this race next year

96.   Finish another nyc marathon

97.   Run more, eat less!

98.   Kick Names Take Ass

99.   To brush my teeth every night before going to bed.

100. Each day is precious! Enjoy it to the fullest!

101. Run a race in different states

102.  Live with joy and celebrate all the good in the world!

103.  Healthy and happy for my 50th birthday!

104.  To completely clean out all the clutter in my condo, deep clean and paint it.

105.  To stay fit by doing a 5K a month in 2023!!

106.  Keep on truckin’

107.  Get back into running after a few minor health setbacks

108.  To continue to run

109.  Beat my times for 2022

110.  Meet challenges.

111. Make 2023 Project Graduation best yet!

112. To continue to stay in shape and hopefully run a 5K each month!

113.  Get married and not mess it up.

114.  Figure out my path

115.  To be brave!

116.  Continue to forge ahead with my doctorate classes.

117.   Enjoy retirement

118.   Keep moving!

119.  Run a marathon

See the MapMyRun and course elevation profile here. 

The Resolution Run 5K takes place in Hillsborough Township, Somerset County, New Jersey. The five-kilometer (3.1 mile) loop course is USA Track & Field – New Jersey (USATF-NJ) sanctioned and certified. The entire course takes place on paved surfaces. The route can be considered mostly flat with no significant changes in elevation.

Police or course marshals will be stationed at all major turns and intersections. The course will be well marked.  A bike will lead the pack, and a vehicle will follow the last runner or walker in.  In most cases, the roads used will be open to traffic.  Participants are therefore urged to use caution.  A significant part of the course is marked for bike lanes or uses lightly traveled roads.

Turn By Turn

Start heading east in front of the Library Entrance of the Hillsborough Municipal Building, located at the corner of Beekman Lane and South Branch Road.  Make one loop of the Municipal Building  (Details:  Proceed to first driveway.  Turn left. Proceed to second driveway, turn left again. Continue past the Police Department.  The road curves left.  Turn left at next driveway on left.)

After completing the short loop, continue out the driveway to Beekman Lane. Turn right.  Go a short distance to traffic light and make right onto South Branch Road (formerly Amwell Road, also sometimes referred to as “Old Amwell Road”). Continue on South Branch Road to Longfield Drive.  Turn right.  The first mile marker is just before the right turn onto Longfield.

Continue on Longfield.  At second street on left (Drake Road, approx. 1.1 miles), turn left.  Follow Drake around to end and make right onto Hampshire Drive (1.3 miles).  Continue to end at Longfield Drive and make left (1.4 miles).  Take Longfield to end, turn left at Conover Drive (1.7 miles).  Make first right onto Lane Road (1.8 miles).  Turn right at Lewis Street (1.85 miles).  Follow Lewis to end, which is the intersection with Peterson Road.  Mile Two is before the Peterson Road intersection, in front of Lewis Street House #22 on right.

At Peterson Road, turn right, follow to intersection with Conover Drive (2.2 miles). Turn left.  Follow Conover to end, which is the intersection with Beekman Lane. Turn right (2.3 miles).  Follow Beekman past Van Bolton Road to Municipal Building, on right.  Enter second driveway (3.0 miles) to Finish Line, which is 110 feet west of Start Line.

TOP FEMALE

1 Erika Meling                  32F         18:47     6:02        2022
2 Ashley Thomasey         30 F        18:52     6:04        2014
3 Maria Mahoney            40F          18:57    6:06         2024
4 Erika Meling                  29F         18:59     6:06        2019
5 Amy Williams                26F         19:04     6:08        2017

TOP MALE

1 Jordan Magath              21 M      15:49     5:05        2012
2 Andy LaHncsics             40 M      16:04     5:10        2006
3 Andy LaHncsics             38 M      16:04     5:10        2004
4 Andy LaHncsics             36 M      16:05     5:11        2002
5 Jordan Magath               20 M      16:06     5:11        2011

TOP MASTERS FEMALE

1 Maria Mahoney            40F          18:57    6:06         2024
2 Karen dos Santos          41F         19:22   6:14        2023
3 Heather Gracie-Pedy     44 F        19:36     6:19        2007
4 Karen Perlman               44 F        19:42     6:20        2013
5 Karen dos Santos          40 F         19:48   6:22        2022
6 Maria Metzger                49 F         19:54   6:24      2024

TOP MALE MASTERS

1 Andy LaHncsics              40 M      16:04     5:10        2006
2 Glenn Mc Isaac              44 M      16:35     5:20        2004
3 Andy LaHncsics              43 M      16:43     5:23        2009
4 Brian Crowley                 45 M      16:43     5:23        2010
5 Brian Crowley                 48 M      16:43     5:23        2013

2024 LIVE RESULTS 

https://runsignup.com/Race/Results/36773#resultSetId-431942;perpage:10

2025 Race Day Details 

All your 2025 race details can be found below. If we missed anything in the info below and/or you have a question, please send an email to courtney-newman@comcast.net.  You can also call / text Courtney @ 908-872-0217. 

Event Schedule: Packet Pick Up Opens @ 9:30 AM, Race Starts @ 11:00 AM, Awards @ 11:45 AM

Race Time:  11:00 am, Wednesday, January 1, 2025, Rain or Shine, race day registration availability depends on our registration numbers. We sell out at 650.

Race Location: Hillsborough Municipal Building, 379 South Branch Road, Hillsborough, NJ 

Packet Pickup:  Yes, you can pick up for a friend. You must take the hoodie size that you specified when registering. 

• Monday, December 30th, 5 to 7 PM, Pre-Race Packet Pick Up @ Flounder Brewing at 2 Clerico Lane in Hillsborough. Enter the brewery and come upstairs.
  
  
• Wednesday, January 1st at the race site starting at 9:30 AM. We will be in the main multipurpose room in the municipal building. 

Parking:  Limited but at Municipal Building. Please carpool if you can.

Water Stops:  There are no water stops on the course. 

Bathrooms:  Indoor bathrooms are available for all participants. There is a set of bathrooms on either side of the multipurpose room. 

Bag Check: There is no bag check as parking is close by. 

Food Bank:  While many of you donated directly when registering, you are still welcome to bring canned goods to donate to the Hillsborough Food Bank. 

Course:  Click here (USATF Sanctioned Course & Grand Prix Event). There will be a lead bike and sweep walker.  All turns are marked with volunteer course marshals to direct you. Clocks will be at mile 1 and mile 2. 

Records:  Click here for full list of course records. Click here for previous race results. 

• Male Record: Jordan Magath 21M 15:49 (2012)
• Female Record: Erika Meling 30F 18:47 (2022)
• Male Masters Record: Andy LaHncsics 40M 16:04 (2006)
• Female Masters Record: Karen dos Santos 41F 19:22 (2023)

Virtual Runners Results and Pictures: Virtual participant packets will be mailed as soon as we have the hoodies. Click the purple Submit Virtual Results button on this page. You must be registered in the virtual event to log results. Upload pictures here. You must be logged into your RSU account and registered for the race to upload pictures. 


Participant List: Click here


Awards: All finishers will receive a ribbon. In addition, we have a total of 92 awards.  We have 1st, 2nd and 3rd Overall Male, Female and Nonbinary awards. We have awards three deep, in 5-year increments, from Under 9 to Over 90! And we have male and female awards for the first Master (over 40) Finishers. Results can be found at compuscore.com post-race.  

The awards ceremony will be at 11:45. 

Benefactors:  Race proceeds will benefit Project Graduation for Hillsborough High School Class of 2025 with a donation also being made to Hillsborough’s Rock Steady Boxing for those impacted by Parkinson's. 

Still Time to Fundraise or Donate: Thank you to all who have started a fundraising page or supported another participant's page. It truly makes a difference for HHS Class of 2025 and those in our community impacted by Parkinson's. Plenty of time to still fundraise or donate! Participants who raise $100 and would like a registration refund should email courtney-newman@comcast.net.

Start: There will only be one start that includes walkers and runners. We ask that everyone please line up according to where they expect to finish in the crowds. Walkers should be at the back. Please be aware that participants loop the municipal building and will be crossing through the start line again so those at the back of the race should be mindful not to get in the way of lead runners.

Dogs & Strollers: As a USATF sanctioned Grand Prix event, dogs on leashes and strollers are not permitted in the race. 

THANK YOU SPONSORS, WE COULD NOT DO IT WITHOUT YOU! 

We invite you to be a part of the 25th Annual Resolution Run 5K taking place on January 1st, 2025, in Hillsborough, NJ - a tradition that is good for our racers, good for the community, and good for our Sponsors!

This 3.1-mile race is walker friendly and welcomes 600 participants each year. The Resolution Run is a USATF certified Grand Prix event. All participants receive a quality, custom designed long sleeve “Resolution Run Hoodie Sweatshirt.” It’s the perfect antidote to winter and a collectors item to be proud of!

STATISTICS & DEMOGRAPHICS: 

2024: 666 registrants. 59% female, 41% male. Age range: under 18 (12%) 18-29 (9%), 30-39 (13%), 40-49 (20%), 50-64 (34%), 65+ (12%). 190 participants from Hillsborough.

Project Graduation directly contacts 600+ families of the Senior Class and reaches the entire school population (2300+) through communications from HHS Administration. We additionally connect through community social and hard media outlets with thousands of local subscribers.

PARTICIPANTS CHOOSE HOW TO COMPLETE THEIR 5K

It’s New Year's Day and while our race starts at the respectable time of 11 AM, participants are also welcome to join us virtually and complete their 5K on their own time that day! 

RACE HISTORY & BENEFACTORS: 

Founded by Gary Verhoorn, the Resolution Run is celebrating its 25th year. Proceeds from sponsorships, registration fees, fundraising efforts, and donations benefit Hillsborough High School’s Project Graduation & Rock Steady Boxing. 

Project Graduation is a 30+ year tradition in Hillsborough where graduates of Hillsborough's Class of 2025 will enjoy a high-spirited, all-night celebration and party immediately following their commencement exercises in June. This popular local effort is part of a nationally recognized program whose goal is to provide a drug and alcohol-free celebration of life while giving graduates a positive sendoff. Your support allows the event to remain free and available to all students.

Rock Steady Boxing is a unique program in Hillsborough organized by Barbara Kelly to improve symptoms and quality of life in people diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease. Your involvement will cover the cost of educational programs and support a scholarship program for those in our community who may not be able to participate as a result of limited funds.

Click the PDF below to read the sponsorship opportunities. 

The Resolution Run is a NJ Nonprofit Organization. Support of this event represents an opportunity for area businesses and others to visibly demonstrate a commitment to the community.  Every level of sponsorship and each individual donation makes a significant contribution to our goals.  Various levels of sponsorship are available and we ask that you commit by December 1st.

Committed sponsors should mail checks payable to the Resolution Run, P.O. Box 5853, Hillsborough, NJ 08844

Questions? Email Courtney-Newman@comcast.net or call 908.872.0217

PRESENTER or CO-PRESENTER (Gift of $6,000)

This contribution insures the success of the event.  You will have your logo prominently displayed on our website homepage and the Sponsor Page.  A direct link to your website will be provided.  Your name will be in every press release. Your name and logo will be on the cover of the official Race Handout.  Your business cards, handouts, special offers or other giveaways will be included in the Race Package given to each participant. You will receive acknowledgement as the Presenter on social media. Finally, but perhaps most importantly, your logo, will be shown on the back of our custom-designed, high quality hooded sweatshirt.  Most events of this type list all sponsors on the back of the shirt, but the Resolution Run 5K hooded sweatshirt will set you apart!  

PLATINUM SPONSOR (Gift of $600+)

Platinum Sponsor’s name will be included in all press releases and will be shown on our website. A link to the Platinum Sponsor’s website will be available. You may supply business cards, handouts, special offers or other giveaways to be included in the Race Package given to each participant. The Platinum Sponsor’s name, logo or business card will be printed in the Race Handout. You will receive acknowledgement on social media. Platinum Sponsors names will be listed prior to Gold Sponsors.

GOLD SPONSOR (Gifts of $300+)

Sponsor’s name will be included in all press releases and will be shown on our website.  A link to the Sponsor’s website will be available.  Sponsor may supply business cards, handouts, special offers or other giveaways for the Race Package.  Sponsor’s name, logo or business card will be in the Race Handout.  Gold Sponsors will be acknowledged on social media.

PATRON (Gifts of $100 up to $299)

This year you may have a limited budget and the Resolution Run 5K may not be at the top of your list.  This level allows you to still participate and support our event.  Each Patron’s name or business name will be printed in BOLD in the Race Handout.

CONTRIBUTOR (Gifts up to $99)

This category offers individuals as well as others to become involved.  Your name will be printed in our Race Handout and your assistance will be appreciated.  Gifts of any size will help!

IN-KIND CONTRIBUTIONS & RANDOM PRIZE GIFTS

We also appreciate Random Prize Gifts to give away to our participants.  These can include free dinners, show or movie tickets, beauty treatments, store credits, or other valuable gifts not generally available to the public and worth a minimum of $25 with no matching expenditure required. 

In-Kind Contributions and Random Prize Gifts will be publicly acknowledged on social media.  Acceptance will be subject to approval by the Race, but we are quite flexible.  Use your imagination!

The Resolution Run is pleased to be a part of the USATF NJ Grand Prix Series of races.

2025 Logos not out yet! 

Important Information for 2024

When can I run or walk? 

Participants of the 2024 Resolution Run - Virtual Option should complete their 5K any time, any place on New Year's Day 2024 and then they can opt to log their results here. 

Is the giveaway still a hoodie?

All participants will receive our special edition, long sleeve hooded sweatshirt to keep you warm all Winter long. Your bib, ribbon and hoodie will be mailed direct to your home if you registered before we were sold out of hoodies (Usually early December).

Benefactors of the 2024 Race Proceeds

Graduates of Hillsborough's Class of 2024 will enjoy a high-spirited, all-night celebration and party immediately following the commencement exercises in June. This popular local effort is part of a nationally recognized program whose goal is to provide a drug and alcohol free celebration of life while giving graduates a positive sendoff. According to the Prosper Press in a publication dated February 21, 2016: The percentage of teen automobile fatalities involving alcohol jumps from 33 percent to 40 percent on the night of graduation. One-third of those younger than 21 who die in car accidents lose their lives during graduation season. In a 2010 poll, 79 percent of seniors admitted teens were more likely to drink and drive on graduation night. In a 2010 poll, 79 percent of seniors admitted teens were more likely to drink and drive on graduation night. In the event that Project Graduation needs to be cancelled in 2021, the Project Graduation Committee will determine the best use of the funds. 

Rock Steady Boxing is a unique program in Hillsborough organized by Barbara Kelly to improve symptoms and quality of life in people diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease. This cause is important to us as the Resolution Run Founder, Gary Verhoorn, says this program helped him tremendously following his own diagnosis. Our goal in 2024 is to fund educational programs and support a scholarship program for those in our community who may not be able to participate as a result of limited funds.

Special Pricing

Early Bird Registration is available through midnight, October 15, 2023. The fee is $42. After that date, the registration fee will go to $47. 

Food Bank Collection

Each year we invite in-person participants to help us restock the Township Food Bank and bring non-perishable items with them on race day - or - you can donate $5 during your registration whether in-person or virtual.

Dear Resolution Runners, 
 
We are reaching out to you to let you know the 2021 Resolution Run will be a virtual event. 

While this news is likely not unexpected, and it may seem early to make the call, the reality is that much of the planning for an event like the Resolution Run takes place now. Sadly, we can’t see a 600 people shoulder to shoulder in the municipal building being allowed or a good idea anytime soon. We are as upset as you. This year we were looking forward to welcoming 2021 and especially saying goodbye to 2020. 
 
We hope you will still join us, albeit virtually.  We have a tradition of showing up on New Year’s Day regardless of the weather, regardless of how late we were up the night before and hopefully now regardless of a global pandemic. 
 
Proceeds to benefit Project Graduation for Hillsborough High School Class of 2021 and Hillsborough’s Rock Steady Boxing
 
It is our hope that graduates of Hillsborough's Class of 2021 will enjoy a high-spirited, all-night celebration and party immediately following the commencement exercises in June. This popular local effort is part of a nationally recognized program whose goal is to provide a drug and alcohol free celebration of life while giving graduates a positive sendoff. According to the Prosper Press in a publication dated February 21, 2016: The percentage of teen automobile fatalities involving alcohol jumps from 33 percent to 40 percent on the night of graduation. One-third of those younger than 21 who die in car accidents lose their lives during graduation season. In a 2010 poll, 79 percent of seniors admitted teens were more likely to drink and drive on graduation night. In the event that Project Graduation needs to be cancelled in 2021, the Project Graduation Committee will determine the best use of the funds. 

Rock Steady Boxing is a unique program in Hillsborough organized by Barbara Kelly to improve symptoms and quality of life in people diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease. This cause is important to us as the Resolution Run Founder, Gary Verhoorn, says this program has helped him tremendously following his own diagnosis. Our goal is to fund educational programs and support a scholarship program for those in our community who may not be able to participate as a result of limited funds.

Lastly, as part of our commitment to replenish the Hillsborough Food Bank after the holiday season, participants will have the option of adding on a $5 donation at check out in place of the canned goods they would have brought on race day. 
 
VIRTUAL RUN DETAILS

• Early Bird Registration is available through midnight, October 15, 2020. The fee is $32. After that date, the registration fee will go to $37.  A $3 discount applies for participants 18 and under & USATF members.
• You choose when and where to walk or run your 5K on New Year’s Day and opt to submit your results and pictures on our website. The Resolution Run requests that you run/walk according to all current CDC guidelines and that you do not use the actual course as there will be no police protection. You can also do your miles another day - we won't mind or even know!
• All participants will receive our special edition, long sleeve hooded sweatshirt to keep you warm all Winter long. Participants will have the option to pick up their hoodie at a Hillsborough business in the days leading up to January 1st or have it direct shipped to your home for a $10 fee. 
   

   

  While this year may look different, we hope you’ll continue to be a part of our race tradition by completing your 3.1 miles virtually this year. Do it for the Class of 2021, do it for those impacted by Parkinson's in our community, do it to start 2021 off right. 

  Sincerely, 

  Courtney Newman & Gary Verhoorn

Important Information for 2025

The Hoodie Continues!

Whether you walk or run with us on January 1st, we’re sure you will have a fun time. And, you’ll receive our special edition, long sleeve hooded sweatshirt to keep you warm all Winter long.

Course and Timing

The event and the course is USA Track & Field-NJ Sanctioned and Certified. (Certification # NJ22048JLW.) USATF-NJ members can earn points in the 2025 Grand Prix competition. Course map can be found here. 

Walker Friendly

Your choice! You can race, run, jog or walk our flat 3.1 mile course. Start your new Fitness Year on New Year’s Day with your family, friends and neighbors.

Awards

We'll have ribbons, awards and refreshments after you cross the Finish Line. Everybody deserves and gets a Finisher’s Ribbon. This has become a yearly Collector’s Item! In addition, we have a total of 92 awards.  We are offering 1st, 2nd and 3rd Overall Male, Female and Non-binary awards, we have age group awards for top three (M/F), in 5-year increments, from Under 9 to Over 90! And we have male and female awards for the first Master (over 40) Finishers.

Beneficiaries

Graduates of Hillsborough's Class of 2025 will enjoy a high-spirited, all-night celebration and party immediately following the commencement exercises in June. This popular local effort is part of a nationally recognized program whose goal is to provide a drug and alcohol free celebration of life while giving graduates a positive sendoff. According to the Prosper Press in a publication dated February 21, 2016: The percentage of teen automobile fatalities involving alcohol jumps from 33 percent to 40 percent on the night of graduation. One-third of those younger than 21 who die in car accidents lose their lives during graduation season. In a 2010 poll, 79 percent of seniors admitted teens were more likely to drink and drive on graduation night.

Rock Steady Boxing is a unique program in Hillsborough organized by Barbara Kelly to improve symptoms and quality of life in people diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease. This cause is important to us as the Resolution Run Founder, Gary Verhoorn, says this program helped him tremendously following his own diagnosis. Our goal in 2024 is to fund educational programs and support a scholarship program for those in our community who may not be able to participate as a result of limited funds.

Special Pricing

Early Bird Registration is available through midnight, October 15, 2024. The fee is $32. USATF-NJ members and those 18 and younger may take a $3.00 discount.
Regular Online Registration begins October 16, 2024 and will close when the race limit is reached (650). The fee is $37. USATF-NJ members and those 18 and younger may take a $3.00 discount. Sorry, but there is absolutely NO Raceday in-person registration and NO registration IF we have filled up.  No exceptions.

Food Bank Collection

Each year we invite in-person participants to help us restock the Township Food Bank and bring non-perishable items with them on race day - or - you can donate $5 during your registration whether in-person or virtual.