2026 Shamrock Shuffle B'ville

SPRING STAMPEDE:

Join The Educational Foundation of the Chesters for this year's Spring Stampede. The Ed Foundation will be hosting the race on Saturday, April 18th. Register by March 13 to take advantage of the discounted rate and to secure your race t-shirt! Early registration fee is $35.00 for the 5K and $15.00 per individual for the fun run (children under 4 are free). Prices increase to $45.00 for the 5K and $25.00 per individual for the fun run after March 13. All early registrants are guaranteed a race shirt and anyone who registers after will receive one subject to availability. Each racer will also have the chance to enter to win one of the raffles that have been generously donated. In addition to the top 3 winners of the race, all 5K racers will receive a participant medal!

COLOR FUN RUN:

Get ready for the most colorful fun-filled day this year at the Spring Stampede Fun Run! Kids and/or families will have a chance to run through a one-mile course while being doused with all the colors of the rainbow. PLEASE NOTE: Any child under the age of 10 must be accompanied by a registered adult. Anyone who participates in the fun run must be registered to do so.

Please feel free to stay for post color fun run ice cream generously sponsored by our platinum sponsor, Meadowbrook Country Day Camp!

Join us for the 36th Annual Pleasant Valley Twilight Challenge 5K Race on Sunday, June 7th! This community favorite features a 5K Race, 1-Mile Health Walk, and the Kid’s Lollipop Loop - something for all ages and fitness levels.

In celebration of America’s 250th Anniversary, we’re inviting everyone to wear red, white, and blue as we run, walk, and cheer together!

Bring your friends, family, and neighbors for an evening of fitness, fun, and community spirit. Best of all, all proceeds support the Bernards Township Municipal Alliance and Youth Services Commission, helping fund important prevention and youth programs in our community.

Run, walk, celebrate...and make every step count!

DATE: Sunday, June 7, 2026

LOCATION: The race takes place at beautiful Pleasant Valley Park located at 3405 Valley Road, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920. Race begins in Parking Lot 2.

RACE FEES:

5K Race Early Bird Registration by 4/26 - $20

5K Race Pre-Registration until 6/6 - $30

5K Race Same Day Registration - $35

1 Mile Health Walk Registration - Pre-Registration and Same Day - $15

Kid's Lollipop Loop: FREE

T-shirts and race bags guaranteed to pre-registered 5K Runners and Health Walkers while supplies last. Shirt sizes are not guaranteed to those registering after May 8th.

GENERAL INFORMATION: Packet pick up and Same Day Registration takes place 4:00 - 5:30 pm in Parking Lot 2. Please park in Lots 3 or 4 on Race Day.

T-shirts and race bags available to Same Day 5K Runners while supplies last.

1 MILE HEALTH WALK: Starts at 5:30 pm. Led by the Somerset Hills YMCA. Take an invigorating walk through Pleasant Valley Park and be back in time to cheer on the 5K runners!

5K RACE: Starts at 6:00 PM. Two cross-country loops around the park. Combination of woodchip, grass, and road. Aid stations at midpoint and finish. Chip timing, clocks on the course, race results, and optional text message results provided by Compuscore. Pre-Race Warm Up by Athletifreak.

KID'S LOLLIPOP LOOP: Starts at 6:45 PM. Sponsored by Athletifreak. FREE! For kids of all ages - a fun loop over a grassy field. Everyone's a winner!

AWARDS: Starts at 7:00 PM or at the conclusion of the 5K Race. All runners must be off the course for the Awards to take place. Co-sponsored by Athletifreak.

Prizes will be awarded to Top Overall Male and Female and top three runners in each age group: 14 and under, 15-19 and then in 10 year increments up to 80 and over. No duplicate awards.

Enjoy live music by Mama's Stew and light refreshments at the finish. Post-race stretch with the Somerset Hills YMCA.

Sponsorship information is available - please email KCartoccio@bernards.org for more information.

T-shirt sizes are subject to availability for Pre-Registration and Same Day Registration. Pre-Registrations will be accepted until 6/6/26 by dropping off at the Bernards Township Health Department, via USPS mail or on RunSignUp.com. No refunds or rain dates.

Join Community Hope for our 25th Annual Veterans Flag day 5K and 1 Mile walk to be held on

Thursday, June 11th, 2026 (rain date June 18th) at 7:00 p.m. (check-in begins 5:30pm)

Community Hope is New Jersey’s largest non-profit providing housing and support services to

military members, homeless veterans, veteran families and adults with mental illness.

Our Veterans Flag Day 5K and 1mile walk is one of our largest fundraisers of the year and all

proceeds go directly to the veterans in our Hope for Veterans Program. When you run, walk or

support, you help rescue over 1,200 Veterans and families from homelessness & despair.

The fee to participate is $45 for each runner and $40 for each walker, $45 for virtual 5k. Participants who participate virtually can track their results using the Strava app. Results, including time and distance will then be uploaded to Community Hope.

This event is a USATF New Jersey Grand Prix event run on a USATF sanctioned and certified course. USATF members receive a $3.00 discount.

Prizes will be awarded in various age groups and team categories.

Awards

Team 1st, 2nd and 3rd 1st, 2nd & 3rd – Overall (Male/Female)

1st, 2nd & 3rd - male & female winners in 10 year age groups, 14 & under, 15-19 age, 20-29 age, 30-39 age, 40-49 age, 50-59 age, 60-69 age, 70-79 age, Over 80 male and female

More details can be found through Community Hope website at https://www.communityhopenj.org/events/flag-day/

All participants receive a free t-shirt!