Randolph Rocks 5K and 1K Fun Run

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Event: Spring Forward 5K and 10K Run

New this year: Added 10K option (two 5K loops)

Terrain: Mixed terrain featuring grass, pressed gravel, dirt, and some hills

Post-race: Enjoy a finisher medal, race shirt, and fun post-race festivities

Participants: Open to runners of all abilities, families, and friends

Course Details:

5K: One loop

10K: Two 5K loops

Location:

Morris Central ParkGPS Coordinates: 40.834866, -74.503507

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Please join us for the 22nd Annual Ryan Steidl Memorial MK5K Run/Walk! We are excited to have you participate in the 22nd year anniversary of this race to support and remember Ryan, please join us and bring your friends! Looking to see all of the faces that have been there through the years! Race course will be the same as previous years.

All Registrants will receive a Race T-Shirt if you sign up for one before the deadline!! Race location is across from Saint Clare's Hospital in Denville at 25 Pocono Road.

Please read the story of Ryan below and why we honor him today while we are supporting our team and his scholarship fund.

RYAN STEIDL -AN IMPACTFUL LIFE

Ryan Steidl was a 2006 Morris Knolls High School graduate who never shied away from people; outgoing and always full of energy, he would gravitate to those who were shy and to those who needed help. Whether it was to introduce someone at a party or to help a young boy on the baseball field, Ryan had the ability to make others feel more confident and better about themselves. These were his gifts, and he loved using them.

Morris Knolls was a big turning point in Ryan’s life. Everyone knew that Ryan was a baseball player but head football coach Bill Regan noticed Ryan one day running in gym class. It was then that Coach Regan introduced him to Dr. Thalman the cross country and winter track coach. It was a match made in Heaven. Ryan went on to set school records in the 4x400, 800m, 4x200m, and the SMR. He loved Morris Knolls, the teachers, the kids, the atmosphere, and of course his baseball coach, Adam Bonfiglio.

As a senior at Morris Knolls he was the team’s pitching ace leading the Golden Eagles to the Morris County Semifinals and went the entire season without making an error on the mound or at first base. After high school he went on to play baseball at Georgia Southern University and William Patterson University and graduated with a degree in finance before settling into professional life here in Morris County.

Tragically, on March 17th, 2011 he was struck by a car while training to participate in the 7th annual MK5K. Ryan’s brother, Evan, was on the Morris Knolls baseball team in 2011, which dedicated its season and eventual State Sectional Title to fighting alongside Ryan as he pushed hard to heal from a traumatic brain injury. Sadly after a hard fought battle, Ryan passed away six months later from the injuries sustained during this accident.

As a tribute to Ryan and his great love of baseball and Morris Knolls the MK5K was renamed the Ryan Steidl Memorial MK5K as a way of both remembering his short but impactful life and to promote runner safety.

Highlights:

Tech tank tops to first 1,000 registrants!

Large finisher medals to all Half Marathon and Relay finishers!

Prizes will be awarded to top 3 overall male and female runners!

Great post-run food includin, grilled meats from Wild Fork, and Like Air puffcorn!

FREE participant photos!

Place: The race will start and finish are Ginty Field. Map at SuperheroRacing.com

Time Limit: The course time limit is 3 hours. This will be strictly enforced.

Awards: Prizes will be given to top 3 overall runners and top 3 in each 5 year age group. Special prizes will also be given out for the best costumes!

Fluid Stations: Water stations will be located approximately every 2.5 miles along the course. Sports Drink will also be available at the stations.

Refunds: We now offer registration insurance when you register. If you do not purchase this insurance we will absolutely not even consider a refund or deferral. If you would like to switch from the half marathon to the relay or vice versa, please email us at SuperheroRacing@hotmail.com

Pacers: There will be pace group leaders wearing bright shirts leading pace groups for 1:30, 1:45, 2:00, 2:15, 2:30 and 2:45.

Packet Pickup will take place on Saturday, May 2 from 12:00 - 5:00 at Fleet Feet of Morristown. Packets will also be available at Ginty Field on Sunday morning from 7:00-8:00. Shirts are first come, first served so we recommend picking up at Fleet Feet. You CAN pick up for friends and family.