Bedminster, New Jersey · Sunday, May 3, 2026
The JERSEY GRAVEL GRINDER DEUX is a cycling, gravel, and mountain biking event held on Sunday, May 3, 2026. It is located at 3055 River Rd in Bedminster, New Jersey.
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Fees increase by $5 on May 1st.
Registration will open at 8:00 AM on race day.
One day licenses available for $15.
Second race $10 discount.
$10 late fee for race day registration.
The pit will be located near the start/finish. No neutral service. Free lap until 5 laps to go. Wheels in/wheels out.
Important: Parking is located in the parking lot in front of the Livingston gym. Parking on the grass is PROHIBITED. Cars that are parked on the grass are race vehicles. Please only park in the parking lot.
The course
Located on the Livingston Campus of Rutgers University in Piscataway, NJ this course is a 0.7 mile fast loop with three turns and a small rise leading into the final turn. The course runs on Road 3, Road 1, and Postal Plaza Rd.
Course Map
Parking is available at the Livingston Recreation Center adjacent to the course on Road 3.
Directions
Directions from all points to Livingston Campus may be found here:
Directions to the New Brunswick/Piscataway Campus
You are looking for the Livingston Campus of Rutgers University.
Once on Ave E:
Take the second left onto Rockafeller Road the a right at the first intersection onto Joyce Kilmer Rd. Stay right at the fork in the road followed by a quick right onto Road 3. Please park in Lot 103 which is immediately on your left. Registration will be at the course which is slightly further down Road 3.
Please note that Bikereg charges a small fee when you register online. We appreciate your registering on line as it makes the registration process on race day go much more quickly.
The RCDCU Annual Bike-A-Thon takes you through the scenic back roads of Franklin Twp. Cyclist can choose between 10, 30 or 50 mile routes.
The purpose of the RCDCU Bike-A-Thon is to raise the awareness of prostate cancer and the importance of early detection, screening, education and nutrition. The money raised will be donated to the Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, RWJ Barnabas Health at Somerset to help defray the cost for prostate screening and the Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jerssey. According to the statistics released from the Prostate Cancer Foundation, over 20,000 men were diagnosed with prostate cancer last year alone. It's estimated that over 2 million American men are currently living with prostate cancer. As men increase in age the risk of developing prostate cancer increases significantly. Our goal is to promote awareness with this event and hope to spread the word of the importance of early detection, screening, education and nutrition.The Bike Routes:The RCDCU Bike-A-Thon begins and ends at the Franklin Township Community Center,505 DeMott Lane Somerset NJ promptly at 8:00 am.The 3 Mile Fun
Ride/Walk:Will start at the community center walk along paved path along DeMott Lane to the Quail Brook Park on New Brunswick road. This is a great way to get the whole family involved in the event.10 Mile Ride: is named the Robert "Cozy" Merrits Memorial ride in memory of our beloved board member. This ride takes you through the the quiet neighborhoods of Franklin Township and out into the reserved open space land. There is a full rest stop located at the Commuity Baptist Church on DeMott Lane.30 Mile Ride:This challenging ride takes you through the quiet neighborhoods of Franklin Township into the beautiful Colonial Park, and along the historic Delaware Raritain Canal and Millstone River. Full rest stops in both Colonial Park and at the halfway point at the Griggstown Fire Station #35 on Canal Road.All Rest stops are fully stocked with water, energy bars, and fruit. The 50 Mile Ride:This challenging ride is for the seasoned cyclist following along the beginning of the 30 Mile route
continuing along the Delaware Raritan Canal as well as the Millstone River. It takes you through parts of the historic Rocky Hill section of Somerset following along routes traveled by General George Washington and into Kingston. There will be fully stocked rest areas in Community Baptist Church on DeMott Lane , Colonial Park, and the historic Griggstown Fire Station #35 and will be supported by a fully stocked SAG vehicle.Whether riding or walking, as a team or a single person, you won't want to miss the opportunity to "Ride/Walk Your Way To Fun And Fitness" and support a very important cause. A delicious buffet Lunch will be served at the end of the ride as well as presentations of awards. All routes will have SAG vehicles available to assist if and when needed.
Registration Fee includes Breakfast, Lunch and our signature T-shirt.
Event details and schedule
The Coffee Potter is proud to present the 3rd annual Sirens and Sneakers 5K. Sirens and Sneakers will take place at Ort Farms in beautiful and historic Long Valley, New Jersey. Runners will be treated to beautiful views of the valley and mountains while touring an iconic piece of Long Valley history. Sirens and Sneakers aims to raise funds that will provide additional resources and training opportunities to volunteer first responders in Long Valley. This is to include the Long Valley First Aid Squad and Fire Departments.
The Course and Terrain:
Runners should expect to be on mixed terrain due to Ort Farms being an active and working farm. Loose dirt, gravel, grass, and paved roads can all be expected and conditions can vary based on the farm conditions and weather. Sirens and Sneakers is a rain or shine event. Runners should consider the terrain and ensure that it is appropriate for their fitness and skill levels. The course will consist of two laps for a total distance of 5 kilometers. There will be two road crossings per lap. The road crossings will be assisted by the Washington Township Police Department.
Course Maps: Course map for the 5k can be found through the following link.
Adult 5K
Kids Race
Immediately following the 5K we will be hosting our 2nd annual kids race. There will be two different kids races so please choose the appropriate race for your child's age. Children ages 5 to 8 will be able to participate in a 300 yard dash. The 300 yard dash will be an out and back. Children ages 9 to 12 will be able to participate in a .60 mile run that will include sections of Orts farm fields and farm roads. There will be NO public road crossings for any of the kids races. All kids race finishers will receive a finishers medal for their participation. Please see the links below for the race courses.
Kids 300yd Dash
Kids Race 0.6miles
Again please note that this is a rain or shine event.
Post Race Festivities
Following the Sirens and Sneakers 5K, runners and their family can stick around and join us for a day of fun at Ort's Oktoberfest! Stay for hayrides, pumpkin picking, apple cannon, live music and more!
Admission to Oktoberfest is on Ort Farm's Website.
Swag and Top Finishers Prizes
All adult pre-registrants who register by 9/09/2026 will receive a t-shirt on race day. Please be sure to denote your shirt size during the registration process.
We will also be awarding prize baskets to our top three men and women. The prizes can be found below:
1st Place Men and Women: Custom Yeti Tumbler, $20 Gift Card to The Coffee Potter, One Pound Bag of TCP Blend Coffee.
2nd Place Men and Women: $20 Gift Card to The Coffee Potter, One Pound Bag of TCP Blend Coffee.
3rd Place Men and Women: One Pound Bag of TCP Blend Coffee.
All kids race finishers will receive a custom event medal.
When and Where
Date: Saturday, September 19th 2026
Race Start Time: 08:00am Adult Race
9:00am Kids 5 to 8 Race
9:45am Kids 9 to 12 Race
Registration Check In: 06:00am - 07:45am (Day of registration welcome. Registration is capped at 400 participants)
Location: Ort Farms, 25 Bartley Road, Long Valley, NJ 07853