Semi Marathon du New Jersey Fall

This high-energy competition is designed to push your strength, endurance, and mental toughness across eight demanding stations, each separated by 200-meter interval runs. With a fully indoor course and a monster after-party, this will be an unforgettable event from start to finish.

Wave details are outlined below

WAVE TYPES

Elite Singles & Open Singles

Take on the course solo. Elite athletes are eligible for age-group prizes and banners.

Elite Doubles & Open Doubles

Compete with a partner and split the zones however you choose. Elite teams are eligible for prizes and banners.

4 Team Relay

In teams of four, you will compete, with each team member doing 2 zones and 2 runs. The only difference in this course is that after the final zone, instead of sprinting to finish, they are to sprint a lap and then cross the finish line.

Kids Race

Introduce your children to a fun, confidence-building fitness challenge. Every kid finishes with a sense of accomplishment, a great experience, and a finisher's medal.

THE COURSE

Zone 1 – 15 Cal Rogue Bike

Zone 2 – 20 Box-Over Burpees

Zone 3 – 500m Ski

Zone 4 – ?? MYSTERY ZONE ??

Zone 5 – 500m Row

Zone 6 – 100m Farmer Carry (45 lb Men / 35 lb Women)

Zone 7 – ?? MYSTERY ZONE ??

Zone 8 – 100m Sled Drag (135 lb Men / 90 lb Women) → Sprint to the Finish Line

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DATE & LOCATION

Sun May 17, 2026 7:30am

Thompson Park

Thompson Drive and Lakeview Ave, Monroe Township, NJ US 08831

PARKING INFORMATION

• Thompson Park entrances will be open for cars from 7:30am to 8:30am for the participants. Note: Thompson Park entrances will be closed for cars from 8:30am to 10:30am (see instructions below if you arrive after 8:30am or need to leave before 10:30am).

• There will be rangers at the park entrances from Jamesburg (Forsgate Dr) and Perrineville Rd; they will guide you to the parking lot in Thompson Park.

• The gates will re-open for exit from the park ONLY after the 5K Run has completed, around 10:30 am.

• If you arrive after 8:30am when the park entrance is closed for cars or if you need to leave before 10:30am, please park in the Fir Dr parking lots off of Perrineville Rd (near Soccer fields) or in Jamesburg (Railroad Ave area). It is a short walk from those parking lots/ areas to the event area near the Gazebo/ Zoo in Thompson Park.

• Please do NOT park in the High School parking lot.

• Please bring your lawn chairs & blankets.

Organized by Monroe Indians for Civic Action (MICA) and supported by Agraj Seva Kendra, Indian Cultural Association of Monroe (ICAM), Sewa International - Central NJ and Guru Nanak Sikh Heritage.

PROGRAM GUIDE

Click here detailed Program Guide

Time Event

7:30 am Registration and T-Shirt / Bib Pick-up

8:00 am Program starts - Welcome messages (Please bring your lawn chairs & blankets)

8:30 am Park entrance closes; you can still park in the Fir Dr parking lots off of Perrineville Rd and walk to the race

9:00 am 1 Mile Walk

9:45 am 5K Run

10:00 am Monroe Township School District Percussion Symphony

11:00 am 5K Run Medal presentation ceremony

MEDALS

• 1st Place M & F Overall

• 1st, 2nd & 3rd Places for M & F in age groups - Under 10, 11-14, 15-18, 19-30, 31-50

• 1st & 2nd Places for M & F in age groups - 51-60, 61-70

• 1st Place for M & F in age groups - 71 and over

• Participant Medal for all participants under 10

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HOW TO DONATE

We hope you will join us this year in making a difference in the community by supporting the Om Foundation in funding our work. There are multiple ways to donate-

• donate when you register for the event at www.SmilesForOm.org/runsignup

• on our website at https://www.smilesforom.org/

• on our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/smilesforom

• on our Instagram page at http://instagram.com/smilesforom

• Mail a check to: Om Foundation, 1 Scenic Way, Monroe Township, NJ 08831 (Tax Exempt EIN # 82-4993198)

OUR GOALS

• Support research that focuses on childhood cancer

• Promote cancer awareness through education

• Bring smiles, positive attitudes, and the power of perseverance to children

• Provide service opportunities to help students get involved

• Strengthen our community by supporting those in need

OUR WORK

• Support Pediatric Cancer Research

• Funded $210,000 to support Pediatric Cancer Research at Cancer Institute Of New Jersey (CINJ). Rutgers Foundation Press Release: https://tinyurl.com/omfdnpledge

• Pledged $50,000 to support developing a child life program at RWJ Cancer Hospital

• Strengthen our community by supporting those in need

• Provided $40,000 in financial support to New Jersey families impacted by cancer

• Bring smiles, positive attitudes, and power of perseverance to children

• Funded over $30,000 for Optimism programs in Monroe Township Schools and Library

• Annual ‘Month of Optimism’ events at Monroe Township Middle School each February

• Sponsored ‘Kindness Matters’ event for 587 sixth grade students

• Annual Optimism awards and scholarships at MTHS and MTMS

• Donated Lego table and Optimistic Om Mural at Monroe Township Library

• Annual Makerfest table at Monroe Township Library in March

• Promote Pediatric Cancer Education & Awareness

• Sponsored High School students to attend BioConnect Oncology

• Leadership Development Programs at Rutgers University

• Sponsored 25 Monroe Township students to participate in Rutgers Oncology Olympiad

• Conducted Oncology Poster Contest at MTHS Green/Science Fair

• Donated these Oncology Posters to Pediatric Cancer Patients at RWJ Cancer Hospital

• Pediatric Cancer awareness banner at Municipal Plaza

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Om Foundation is a 501 (c)3 tax exempt nonprofit organization (EIN# 82-4993198). For sponsorship opportunities, please contact:

• Ketul Parikh: Ketul@smilesforom.org or 908-267-2275

RevolutionNJ proudly presents the Revolutionary Race Series.

Join us at historic sites across New Jersey for your chance to race through history!

Monmouth Battlefield 5K

Sunday, August 9th

9:30am Race Starts

(Race Day Registration begins at 8:30am)

Runners, history buffs, and families will come together on August 9, 2026, for the Monmouth Battlefield 5K. Part of the RevolutionNJ Race Series, the event begins at 9:30 a.m. and offers a unique way to engage with New Jersey’s Revolutionary War history.

The RevolutionNJ Race Series draws inspiration from Jonas Cattell’s legendary run to warn American troops of a British attack at Red Bank Battlefield. This race is one of six in the series, with additional events planned at Cedar Bridge Tavern, Red Bank Battlefield, Fort Lee Historic Park, Princeton Battlefield, and Batsto Village.

Whether running, walking, or cheering from the sidelines, participants will experience a race that blends fitness, history, and community celebration. The event offers an interactive way to honor the region's past.

Timing and Event Management Provided by TNT Event Management