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About The Verge Series
This race is Round 4 of the 2026 Verge Series. The Verge Series links the Kissena Cycling Club Prospect Park Series into an overall competition with Verge leader kits and overall prizes awarded to the winners of the Category 2-3 and Master 40+ events. There are also separate Sprint and KOM competitions in the Category 2-3 and Masters races. The Women Open will compete in the Women's PP Series Presented by Verge for Overall, Sprint and QOM series standings. Cat 4 Women will be scored in a separate series sponsored by Lucarelli & Castaldi. There are no overall competitions in the Category 4/5 event.
Click here for detailed information on how points are scored for each competition, prizes, and Frequently Asked Questions.
NEW FOR 2026: PLEASE READ!!!- UPDATED
For 2026 all Prospect Park and Floyd Bennett Field races will be timed using active timing chips(Except for Cat 5 races). The chips will allow us to provide faster, live results along with lap time reports, KOM and Sprint results, updated series standings and other features to be added at later dates. You must have a timing chip to be scored in the KOM or Sprint competitions.
All riders in the Cat 2-3, Women Open and Masters 40+ will need to have a timing chip to race. Riders in the Cat 4/5 race will NOT need a chip. Timing chips are available to purchase along with your registration as a merchandise item. If you are a CRCA member and already have a chip you DO NOT need to buy a chip. If you have a chip for the NJ TT or CX series, you DO NOT need to buy a chip. If you purchased a chip for the Lucarelli & Castaldi Prospect Series you DO NOT need to buy a chip. Basically, if you already own a red, Race Result chip you are good to go. If you are here on vacation and only plan on racing one race, please contact me and we will sort you out so you don't have to purchase a chip.
The chips are guaranteed to work for a minimum of 5 years and can be used in multiple different series. Currently, the chips will work for CRCA races, both Prospect Series, FBF Tues nights, NJ TT Series and NJ CX series. More races and series will be added shortly.
The chip cost is $75 and you will own and be responsible for your chip. If you decide at any time that you do not want to participate in either of the Prospect series you can return the chip for a pro-rated refund. You will receive a refund equal to your original purchase price minus a rental fee of $5 per race you have entered. For example, if you have entered 4 races you would receive a $55 refund($75-$20). Only riders who purchased a chip for the FBF or PP series are eligible for this refund program.
Registration
Online registration ONLY. No exceptions.
Register early! The field limits are strictly enforced and most fields have filled up in the past.
NEW FOR 2026: You will receive one set of fabric bibs to use at ALL Prospect Park and FBF races. PLEASE just remember to always bring your bibs. I'm making it easy, one set of numbers for the whole year. Don't lose them or forget them. If you do, there will be a $15 replacement fee. NO EXCEPTIONS!!!
This is what your number will look like this year. Please do not use numbers from 2 years ago or last. Use the ones you are given this year.
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Masters, Women, and Juniors race with their category. Junior entry fee is $10. Juniors: please use code PPJunior26 to receive your discount. Please do not abuse the coupon. If you don't qualify for it, DON'T use it.
Start/Finish Location
The Start/Finish and registration area is located at the 3rd Street entrance at Prospect Park West. This is the same location we use every year, about a 1/4 mile past the main hill and Grand Army Plaza.
Daily Prizes
Cat 2-3 = $215 all cash prize list. 4 places.
Masters 40+ = $215 all cash prize list. 4 places.
Cat 4/5/Novice = Medals. 5 places.
Women Open = $340, 4 places
Overall Competitions (Cat 2-3, Women Open and Masters 40+)
General Classification (GC). The first 10 riders at the finish of the race receive points. The leader of the series wears the Verge Series yellow leader kit (jersey & bibs) provided by Verge. Women will wear the (tbd) leader kit.
AXIS King of the Mountain (KOM). There are 2 sprints at the top of the hill in each race. The first 3 riders score points. The leader of the series wears the AXIS polka-dot leader kit (jersey & bibs) provided by Verge. Women Open will have 1 or 2 QOM sprints(alternating with Green Jersey sprints each week).
Stifel Sprint Competition. There are 2 sprints at the Start/Finish line in each race. The first 3 riders score points. The leader of the series wears the Rogue Cycles green leader kit (jersey & bibs) provided by Verge. Women will have 1 or 2 Green Jersey Sprints(alternating with QOM each week).
There will be a separate overall Cat 4 Woman standing published for the Women's Open field.
NEW FOR 2026: We will award the MAINSPORT Silver jersey to the top 55+ master rider in the Masters series. This will be an overall jersey. No sprint or KOM. Both leaders jerseys can be won by the same person. If that happens, the second place 55+ rider would wear the jersey until it changes hands.
Overall Competitions Prizes (Cat 2-3 and Masters 40+)
$1,800 in cash prizes. Here's the breakdown:
General Classification (GC). $450 cash prizes per category. 3 places.
King of the Mountain (KOM). $225 cash prizes per category. 3 places.
Sprint. $225 cash prizes per category. 3 places.
Disclaimer
Promoter reserves the right to shorten race distances due to weather conditions and/or time constraints.
Promoter reserves the right to cancel, combine fields and/or reduce prize money if minimum fields are not met.
Course Description
3.4 mile loop along the park roadway in Prospect Park. The course features one moderate (big ring) hill and sweeping turns. Although the course is closed to traffic, you will frequently encounter other park users (pedestrians, cyclist etc.), on the park roadway. For this reason all competitors are advised to stay alert and be polite to other park users.
VERY IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ!
Riders must not enter the "recreation" lane (aka jogger's lane) on the left side of the roadway on the west side of the park for any reason. Riders must not enter either "recreation" lane (aka jogger's lane) on the left and right side of the roadway on the east side of the park for any reason. Any rider entering this lane, even momentarily, will be disqualified and suspended by USA Cycling and will not be permitted to race in NY Parks for three months and will not be permitted to race in any Kissena Cycling Club event in Prospect Park for one year. NO EXCEPTIONS, NO EXCUSES!
Experience Requirement: The Statue of Liberty Swim is a challenging open water event, involving swimming against the current in typically choppy conditions. All participants must provide proof of recent, comparable open water swim experience (the PRIDE Swim Manhattan is an acceptable qualifier), and must swim at a pace of 30 minutes per mile or faster.
Distance: 1 Mile | 1.6 Kilometers
"Anticipating the preservation of the Holmdel Horn Antenna and the creation of Dr. Robert Wilson Park."
The Shore Athletic Club is proud to host the
The 6th ANNUAL BIG BANG MILE
Saturday, July 18, 2026,
RAIN or SHINE!
Bell Works in Holmdel, NJ
Possibly the best records-eligible road mile course in the universe!
IMPORTANT: To make basic race registration cheaper, the Big Bang Mile T-shirt is now an optional $12 "add-on".
To guarantee your T-shirt and size, you MUST order it before June 15.
We will have a limited number of T-shirts for those who order them after June 15, but no guarantee on size or even availability.
PLEASE NOTE: This race is open to all types of runners and all age groups! Teams for the USATF-NJ 1 Mile Team Championship competition will be declared using the normal process. That is, team captains will submit their rosters by e-mail to the timing company (CompuScore in this case) and to the USATF-NJ LDR Committee the day before the race. USATF-NJ will send out e-mail early next week announcing the race and providing the details for the roster submission process. The Big Bang Mile registration web site is where non-USATF-NJ teams are declared.
TENTATIVE EVENT SCHEDULE
7:00 AM - Bib and t-shirt pick up
8:15 AM - Masters Men (ages 60+) Mile -- part of USATF-NJ Masters Men Team Championship
8:35 AM - Masters Women (ages 50+) Mile -- part of USATF-NJ Masters Women Team Championship
8:55 AM - Masters Men (ages 50-59) Mile -- part of USATF-NJ Masters Men Team Championship
9:10 AM - Masters Women (ages 40-49) Mile -- part of USATF-NJ Masters Women Team Championship
9:25 AM - Masters Men (ages 40-49) Mile -- part of USATF-NJ Masters Men Team Championship
9:40 AM - High School and Middle School (ages 12-18) Mile #
9:55 AM - Open Women Mile -- includes USATF-NJ Open Women Team Championship
10:10 AM - Open Men Mile -- includes USATF-NJ Masters Men Team Championship
10:25 AM - Community Run/Walk and U12 Mile ^
10:50 AM - Fitness Team Mile (office, bar, gym, restaurant, family teams) #
11:15 AM - Awards Ceremony
The schedule of each heat will be slightly adjusted on event day depending on the entries for each race.
^ For each person entered in the Community and Youth Mile, $X will be donated to our charity partner, Holmdel Youth Athletic Association.
TEAMS
Teams for the High School and Middle School Mile and for the Fitness Team Mile are created via the Big Bang Mile race website. Click on the "More" menu option and then on the appropriate team category.
There is no fee for creating a team.
The person who creates a team is the team's captain.
Only registered runners can be added to a team.
Team must have a minimum of 3 contestants.
To encourage family teams in the Fitness Team Mile, we allow a contestant to "double dip" by competing for a team in the Family category as well as a team in another Fitness Team Mile category.
Teams for the USATF-NJ Long Distance Running Grand Prix are handled through a separate process that is administered by USATF-NJ.
AWARDS
Open Runners Awards
Top 3 USATF-NJ runners in each of the Open Men and Open Women Mile races will be awarded either a pair of running shoes or cash (amount TBD).
Any non-USATF-NJ man or woman who finishes among the top 3 in their Open heat will receive cash (amount TBD).
To score for a USATF-NJ Open team, the individual needs to have been identified in the respective team submission(s) to Compuscore (the scoring company) and USATF-NJ. These submissions are anticipated to be due via email by 6 PM on Friday, July 17.
Masters (age 40+) Runners Awards
Top 3 USATF-NJ masters men and masters women based on age grading, based on their respective Masters Mile races (regardless of what Masters race participating in), will be awarded either a pair of running shoes or cash (amount TBD).
Any non-USATF-NJ man or woman who achieves the top age grading for their gender among Masters heat participants will receive $100 cash.
To score for a USATF-NJ Masters team, the individual needs to have been identified in the respective team submission(s) to Compuscore (the scoring company) and USATF-NJ. These submissions are anticipated to be due via email by 6 PM on Friday, July 17.
Age Group Awards
For any runners (USATF-NJ Member or not), as an individual to be eligible for the Age Group awards, you must run in the Race for your respective Age.
Age Groups (Male and Female) are for the Top 3 (Male and Female) for ages 18-29, and 5-year age groups from 30 through 79, and 80+.
*Age Group awards are custom designed medals and will be given out on race day during the Awards ceremony.
Cash Awards
$200 Cash Bonus for a winning time under 4:10 for the men or under 4:50 for the women.
Any open finisher in the top 3 who is not a USATF-NJ member will be eligible for a cash award ($100 for 1st, $75 for 2nd and $50 for 3rd for both men and women).
*It is anticipated that the Cash awards will be given out on race day during the Awards ceremony.
ANNOUNCING: $200 Cash Bonus for breaking a USATF-certified American 5-year age group record.
High School and Middle School Mile Awards
Prizes will be Awarded to the top 3 boys and the top 3 girls in the High School and the Middle School Mile.
Prizes will be Awarded to the top Team (up to 6 participants) in the High School and in the Middle School Mile.
*Awards are custom designed medals and will be given out on race day during the Awards ceremony.
FitnessTeam Mile Awards
Awards will be presented to the top team (up to 8 participants)
*Awards are custom designed medals and will be given out on race day during the Awards ceremony.
This race is the USATF-NJ 2024 1 Mile Road Championship Race for Open and Masters Men and Open and Masters Women.
Flat, fast USATF certified course on closed roads.
2021 Winners: Men - Luciano Fiore (Empire Elite Track Club) - 4:18.61. Women - Courtney Decker (Bellas) - 5:11.49
2022 Winners & Old Course Record Holders: Men - John Walker - 4:13.50. Women - Danielle (Tauro) Barnes - 5:06.44
2023 Winners: Men - Brian Hill (Shore Athletic Club) - 4:20.25. Women - Clara Peterson - 5:02.08 (record for new course).
2024 Winners: Men - Noah Falasco - 4:20.76. Women - Perry Shoemaker (Potomac Valley Track Club) - 5:24.30.
2025 Winners: Men - Brian Hill (Shore Athletic Club) - 4:14.97 (record for new course). Women - Courtney Decker - 5:11.74.
Meet Record Holders: Men (2022) - John Walker - 4:13.50. Women (2023) - Clara Peterson - 5:02.08.
REGISTRATION
$20 - Early bird discount for all races until March 31.
$25 - All races from April 1 to May 31. Price Increase to $30 on June 1!
Registration closes Friday, July 17, 2026
No registration on race day
No animals or headphones allowed in any heat for safety. Strollers allowed only in the Community race.
Custom Big Bang Mile T-shirts may be ordered along with your race registration. Each T-shirt costs $12.
T-shirt availability and size is guaranteed ONLY if ordered before June 15!!
THE STORY BEHIND THE BIG BANG MILE
The Bell Works building was once a primary location for Bell Laboratories. “Bell Labs” attracted top-notch scientists to conduct basic research that might advance telephony. Two such scientists, Arno Penzias and Robert Wilson, studied radio signals from space in support of the Telstar project. In 1964, to their surprise, they observed a background noise coming from every direction in the sky. Wherever they pointed their radio telescope, they measured the same frequency and strength of microwave radiation. Puzzled, Penzias and Wilson conferred with colleagues. Princeton University astronomer Robert Dicke revealed they had found evidence for the Big Bang. This is a theory that the universe started with an explosion 13.8 billion years ago. For their important contribution to science, Penzias and Wilson were awarded the Nobel Prize for Physics in 1978.
The radio telescope used by Penzias and Wilson still stands today. It is located on top of Crawford Hill, about 2 miles northwest of the Bell Works facility. A nearby plaque explains its significance. It is worth a visit. In fact, Holmdel Township has purchased the 30 acres that surround the antenna and will convert it into Dr. Robert Wilson Park.
The Shore Athletic Club, New Jersey's oldest running club, dedicates the Big Bang Mile Race to scientists everywhere. We hope that runners draw inspiration from this story to learn more about STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) and perhaps even pursue a STEM career. Aim high!
Welcome to Randall's Island Crit
Presented by Central Park Raccoons, New York Bike Lawyers and Cozine Dental Group
Race will happen rain or shine.
NYC Cup Series Information
This event is part of the NYC Cup Series.
Only select fields earn NYC Cup points and are eligible for series (overall) awards.
All races remain open for USA Cycling upgrade points.
NYC Cup Series Awards by Field
Cat Pro/1/2/3 - $5000 overall awards (Top 7)
02/07/26 Groundhog Classic
02/22/26 Brooklyn Icebreaker
05/31/26 Coney Island Criterium
06/27/26 Brooklyn Classic
07/19/26 Randall's Island Criterium
07/26/26 Riverside Criterium
09/12/26 Breezy Time Trial
09/20/26 Diamond Mountain Classic
Cat 3/4 - $2000 overall awards (Top 7)
02/07/26 Groundhog Classic
02/22/26 Brooklyn Icebreaker
05/31/26 Coney Island Criterium
06/27/26 Brooklyn Classic
07/19/26 Randall's Island Criterium
07/26/26 Riverside Criterium
09/12/26 Breezy Time Trial
09/20/26 Diamond Mountain Classic
Masters 40+ - $1000 overall awards (Top 5)
05/31/26 Coney Island Criterium
07/26/26 Riverside Criterium
09/12/26 Breezy Time Trial
09/20/26 Diamond Mountain Classic
Masters 55+ - $500 overall awards (Top 3)
05/31/26 Coney Island Criterium
07/26/26 Riverside Criterium
09/12/26 Breezy Time Trial
09/20/26 Diamond Mountain Classic
Women Road - $500 overall awards (Top 3)
02/22/26 Brooklyn Icebreaker (free separate field)
07/19/26 Randall's Island Criterium (free separate field)
09/12/26 Breezy Time Trial
09/20/26 Diamond Mountain Classic (free separate field)
Men Fixed - $1000 overall awards (Top 5)
02/22/26 Brooklyn Icebreaker
05/31/26 Coney Island Criterium
07/19/26 Randall's Island Criterium
07/26/26 Riverside Criterium
Women Fixed - $500 overall awards (Top 3)
02/22/26 Brooklyn Icebreaker ( separate field, free registration)
05/31/26 Coney Island Criterium (mixed field, free registration)
07/19/26 Randall's Island Criterium (free separate field)
07/26/26 Riverside Criterium (separate field)
NYC Cup Technical Guide - Required Reading
The NYC Cup Technical Guide contains complete series rules, points system, overall awards, field eligibility, and enforcement policies and applies to all NYC Cup events.
TECHNICAL RULES
EQUIPMENT
Fixed Gear bikes must be in excellent working condition and meet all of the following requirements:
• Track bike with horizontal dropouts (no conversions)
• Drop handlebars with tape/grips and plugged ends
• Lock ring must be present and secure
• Clipless pedals only (no straps or cages); cleats must be in good condition
• Rear wheel must sit fully within the rear dropout
• Tubeless and tubular tires are permitted
• Computers and mounted cameras are permitted but must be securely attached
• Spoked wheels only; disc wheels and tri-/aero-spokes are prohibited
• Brake levers, calipers, cables, and hoods are prohibited
• Lights and reflectors are prohibited
Road bikes must be in excellent working condition and meet all of the following requirements:
• Drop handlebars with tape/grips and plugged ends
• Clipless pedals only (no straps or cages); cleats must be in good condition
• Tubeless and tubular tires are permitted
• Computers and mounted cameras are permitted but must be securely attached
• Spoked wheels only; disc wheels and tri-/aero-spokes are prohibited
• Lights and reflectors are prohibited
APPAREL
• Helmet must be properly fastened and in visibly good condition
• Helmet lights (mounted or integrated) are prohibited
• Race numbers must be clearly visible during qualifying heats, ACR, and finals
• Jackets or vests covering numbers must be removed before the start
• Numbers must be pinned on the LEFT side
• Riders with non-visible numbers will not be scored or advanced. No exceptions
RACE RULES
All riders are responsible for knowing when and where they are required to be for their races. Riders who miss their scheduled start or qualifying heat will not be permitted to race.
If a field exceeds the venue start limit 7 days before the race, the event may be conducted in a multi-round race format. The schedule will be adjusted accordingly. Any format changes will be published in advance and communicated to registered riders
RACE COURSE (Road & Fixed)
record is here: https://www.strava.com/activities/9419991115
Length: 1450 meters (0.9 miles)
Terrain: Flat
Turns: 7 right / 3 left
Direction: Clockwise
Width: 4 meters (narrowest) to 8 meters (widest)
The start/finish straight is short, measuring approximately 122 meters total, with about 65 meters from the exit of the final corner to the line.
Turns 1 and 2 form a tight chicane. Turn 1 is narrow and 90 degrees, requiring careful speed control to set up for the wider exit of Turn 2. With a single fast line through the chicane, positioning into the straight will be contested.
Turn 3 has a wide radius with a slightly uphill exit.
Turn 4 is a straightforward 90-degree corner with a wide exit.
Turn 5 follows a long arc around the trees and requires heavy braking. Limited sight lines and a narrow exit make this corner challenging. While there is runoff, riders may exit into the grass.
Turn 6 is a long, sweeping corner at the bottom of a steep downhill section. Positioning here is critical for the next turn.
Turn 7 is a classic hairpin with downhill entry and high speeds. Braking skill is essential. This corner is often decisive for the finish.
Turn 8 is a wide, fast hairpin that allows continued pedaling and positioning for the finish.
Turn 9 is a straightforward 90-degree corner with a wide exit.
Turn 10 is a fast, wide 90-degree corner that allows a sprint to develop after the exit.
START
• Riders must start with one foot on the ground
• Track stands and leaning on railings are prohibited
• Bicycles will be inspected prior to each rider’s heat
FINISH SPRINT
• After the finish, continue straight to the lawn area if it is safe to do so
LAPS
• The number of laps will be announced prior to the start
• A lap counter will be displayed on the truss at the start/finish line
• A bell will signal prime laps and the final lap
• Lap counts are subject to change at the Chief Referee discretion
LAPPED RIDERS
• Riders must exit the course immediately when instructed by race officials or marshals
• Pulled riders will be ranked based on their last completed lap
• The sweeper moto will run approximately 15 seconds ahead of the lead moto
• When approached by the sweeper moto, riders must exit the course promptly
• Riders must exit the circuit safely and under control
• Race officials may signal riders to exit the course at any time
• Riders who refuse to exit will be disqualified
REGISTRATION
The check-in desk is located in the large parking lot near the Start/Finish line. Check-in opens 1 hour before the first race/heat and closes 10 minutes before the first heat start.
A valid USAC or UCI license is required. A $10 late fee applies to day-of registration. Timing chips from other races may remain on the bicycle.
Registration transfers to another rider are available through your BikeReg account at no charge.
AWARDS
Top 3 finishers in each race must report to the podium area within 10 minutes of their race for awards and media. Riders must be present to receive prizes. Prizes will be forfeited if the rider is not present.
RESULTS
Results will be posted on Road-Results.com and the USA Cycling website, typically within 48 hours.
PHOTOS
Will be posted at Verrazano Team Facebook page in a day or two after the race.
2023 photos by @SnakeGod_Cyclist are here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1KVZpFjE4XopoBZUqUyx3ZBWDwVwNL6w7
2024 photos by Robert Lai: Pre-race, Gallery 2, Gallery 3, Gallery 4, Gallery 5, Gallery 6, Gallery 7, Gallery 8, Podiums.
2024 photos by Jun Aishima: Men Road Bike, Women Road Bike, Men Fixed Bike, Women Fixed Bike.
2025 Photos by Jun Aishima:
Road bikes: Women Open, Cat5, Cat4, CatP/1/2+3
Fixed Gear Bikes: Women, Men
Video from 2025 race:
Video from 2021 race:
Video from 2021 race:
Video from 2020 race:
NEUTRAL RACE SUPPORT
none
DIRECTIONS
By car: Take the Triborough Bridge to Randall’s Island and follow signs to Icahn Stadium. Parking is available next to the stadium.
By bicycle: From the 102nd Street bridge (Q train at 96th St), turn left immediately after the bridge and follow the bike path to the wooden bridge on the left. The course begins immediately after the bridge. Follow marshal instructions for safe access to the Start/Finish area.
WATER, BATHROOMS & TRASH
A water fountain is located to the left of the Icahn Stadium entrance. Permanent restrooms are located to the right of the entrance. Trash receptacles are available near the registration desk.
SPONSORS
Central Park Raccoons is NYC's nocturnal cycling club focused on recruiting, training and clinic/race organizing with the main goal of bringing more Fixed Gear races into NYC.
New York Bike Lawyers (Flanzig and Flanzig, LLP) is a nationally recognized law firm representing the rights of seriously injured cyclists, pedestrians, and their families. We are avid cyclists and safe street advocates with a combined 65 years of experience litigating on behalf of seriously injured crash victims in New York. Partner Daniel Flanzig serves on the Board of Directors and is a legal advisor to the New York Bicycling Coalition, New York's only statewide bicycle advocacy group. Daniel serves as a "Bike Law" educator with Bike New York, the country's leading bike education program holding monthly classes around New York City educating his fellow riders on their rights if involved in a crash. Mr. Flanzig has authored numerous articles and frequently lectures on bicycle litigation in New York. He has been featured in both The New York Times and Bicycle Times Magazine for his work as a leading Bicycle Law Advocate and a New York Bike Crash Lawyer.
An avid cyclist himself, Dr. O'Neal is a compassionate clinician treating populations of all backgrounds and ethnicities with empathy and respect. A wealth of experience dealing with traumatic and developmental maladies of the maxillofacial complex. Familiar working in most clinical settings, from Hospital to private practice. Constantly organizing and assigning doctors and support staff for full and efficient utilization of clinic resources while maintaining minimal operational overhead. An active team player in group practice, regularly coordinating with other treating clinicians whether formulating comprehensive patient treatment plans or executing treatment.
Come join the good brothers of Black Men Run New York City for our 5th annual Bed-Stuy Heritage 5K where we celebrate the true heritage of the historic neighborhood of Brooklyn's Bedford Stuyvesant.
Join us for a circumnavigation swim of Governors Island!
Location: Around Governors Island, counter clockwise from Castle Williams to Pier 101 Kayak Dock.
Distance: 2 Miles | 3.3 Kilometers
Ready to set the pace for your marathon with the best beats? 🎵 Join the Hip-Hop Half Marathon in Brooklyn and experience something unique 💪! Whether you choose the 5K or the half marathon, every step will resonate with the sound of music.
Join us for the
6th running
of the Navesink 4-Mile Run
July 25, 2025 | 4 mile - 8:30am / 2 mile walk - 8:35am
Sponsored by: The Jersey Shore Running Club
T-Shirt & Bib Pick-Up Information
T-Shirts: Limited-edition tie-dye shirts to the first 400 registrants, but all runners will receive a shirt (plus, you may even win a random prize)!
Pick-Up Location: Bodman Park, M.Y.A.A. Little League Clubhouse
Pick-Up Times: Friday July 24, 5:30pm thru 7:30pm & Saturday morning, 7am THRU 8:25am
Race Info
A scenic and mostly shaded run along Middletown's Cooper Road.
Rolling hills? Check. Horse farms? Yup. Great post-race party? Got that covered too!
The only thing missing is YOU
Post-race party location: Birdsmouth Brewing, Oceanport
TEAMS !!
Create or join a team!
The "Good-to-Know" Stuff
Non-Permitted Items: Bikes, strollers, dogs, and drones
Service animal? Please contact us in advance so we know you're coming!
We look forward to providing you with a fun and safe race. Thank you for your support!
Our Packanack Lake Family Fun Event include something for everyone featuring a 5K, and Kids races around scenic Packanack Lake in Wayne, NJ.
Amenities include:
Age Group Awards (M&F Overall Top 3, 15 & under, 16 - 19, 20 - 24, 25 - 29, 30 - 34, 35 - 39, 40 - 44, 45 - 49, 50 - 54, 55 - 59, 60 - 64, 65 - 69, 70 -7 4, 75 - 79, 80+), Refreshments, & T-Shirt giveaways to first 200 pre-registered participants.
Race Day Registration will be available on July 19 from 7am to 8:20am.
Fee: $35.00
We can't wait to see you at the start!
Test
Experience Requirement: The Brooklyn Bridge Swim is a challenging open water event, in typically choppy conditions. All participants must provide proof of recent, comparable open water swim experience (the PRIDE Swim Manhattan is an acceptable qualifier), and must swim at a pace of 30 minutes per mile or faster.
Location: Brooklyn waterfront
Distance: .6 Miles | 1 Kilometers
Miles for Minds 5K
Run. Walk. Roll.
Sunday, July 26, 2026
Roosevelt Park, Edison, NJ
Miles for Minds 5K is a family-friendly event that is fun for all ages. Whether you are looking to participate in your first 5K or you are a seasoned runner, our USATF sanctioned, timed race is appropriate for all skill levels. However, if you are looking for a lighter pace, there is also a 1-mile Walk & Roll Fun Run around Roosevelt Park's lake prior to the start of the official 5K race.
Pre-Registration: $30 This registration type is for runners who would like to compete in the USATF certified and timed 5K. Includes official runner bib, t-shirt and refreshments.
**Registration after Monday, July 20: $35
Walk & Roll Fun Run registration: $20 This registration type is for walkers, rollers and attendees looking to participate in the 1 mile fun run. Includes t-shirt and refreshments. Walk & Roll Registrants will not be timed or scored competitively and will not be eligible for race awards.
You can also register in person on race day from 7:30 am - 9:00 am
T-shirts are not guaranteed. Register early!
Sponsorship Opportunities:
Proceeds from the event will support the JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute at JFK University Medical Center. From our world-renowned Center for Brain Injuries to life-saving programs such as Stroke and Cardiac Rehabilitation, funds raised will be used to advance patient care across our full spectrum of rehabilitation services by helping to support equipment, research, staff training and facility upgrades. For additional information please visit GiveHMH.org/JFKM4M.
Fundraising Incentives:
Top Individual Fundraiser ($2,000+): Miles for Minds 2026 race medal, inclusion in post-race email to all participants as top individual fundraiser
Top Fundraising Team ($3,000+): Inclusion in post-race email to all participants as top fundraising team
Questions about fundraising? Contact [email protected]
We encourage participants to create a fundraising page after registering. Click 'BECOME A FUNDRAISER' at the top of this page to get started. Fundraising pages will stay open leading up to the race, closing on August 1. Fundraising participants are eligible to receive incentives, which will be mailed out after the race to the address you provided in your registration.
Race Day Schedule:
7:30 a.m. - On-site registration opens
8:30 a.m. - Walk & Roll Fun Run begins
9:00 a.m. - 5K race begins
Awards Ceremony to immediately follow race finish.
Awards:
Top 3 Overall Male & Female
Top 3 Male & Female in each of the following age groups:
Age Groups: 14 and under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
Miscellaneous:
Race scoring and timing provided by CompuScore.
USATF Certified Course and Sanctioned Race Course Description: Park loop on roads. Scenic, wooded, shaded and lakeside.
Course traffic controlled and marshaled. Emergency medical technicians on-site.
Baby strollers, bicycles, pets, skates,and roller blades are prohibited in the 5K race.
Water will be available at the start, on the course and at the finish.
National Dance Institute
presents
Runs & Leaps Extravaganza!
JULY 28, 2026
On the occasion of National Dance Institute's (NDI) Founder Jacques d'Amboise's birthday, and in celebration of the organization’s 50th Anniversary, come dance with us to show your support for the importance the arts plays in all our lives. Following the success of the 2025 event, in Jackie Robinson Park in 2025, we're thrilled to expand this Runs and Leaps Extravaganza, to Central Park’s Naumburg Bandshell – just a “run and leap” from the Delacorte Theatre, home to many past NDI performances.
Under the Artistic Direction of Kay Gayner and Chirstopher d'Amboise, NDI Teaching Artists will guide current dancers, alumni, supporters, and friends of NDI as they "run and leap" across this iconic New York City site. Participants close the event with a short performance of an excerpt from a well-loved piece of NDI's repertoire - all accompanied by NDI's live band under the Music Direction of Yakir Ben Hur.
Reunite with your fellow alumni, meet the new generation of NDI dancers, and launch us into the next 50 years.
No experience is required - you'll learn everything you need to know in a short rehearsal upon arrival!
Participation is limited - register yourself or a team today!
Event details and schedule
Here's what you need to know:
Event will occur rain or shine.
Where: Naumburg Bandshell, Central Park NYC
When: Tuesday, July 28, 2026
Schedule:
9:00 AM Participant Check In & Team Meet-Up
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Event Rehearsal
11:30 AM Break
11:45 AM Places for the Show!
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Run & Leap Extravaganza Performance
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM Alumni Dance Mash-Up!
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM Mingle & Depart
How to get there:
From the East side:
East 72nd Street & 5th Avenue
Subways: N,Q,R to 72nd Street / 4, 5, 6 to 68th Street
Bus: M 72 /Lexington & East 72nd Street
From the West Side
West 72nd Street and Central Park West
Subway: C, B to West 72nd Street / 1, 2, 3 to West 72nd Street
Bus: M 10 / Central Park West & West 72nd Street
What to bring:
Please bring as only what you can carry in your pockets as there will be no facilities to check person items. NDI is not responsible for lost or stolen items, expecially those left unattended.
What to wear:
Please come wearing your NDI Runs & Leaps t-shirt which will be mailed to you upon registration. Dress for the weather and wear sneakers or other secure athletic footwear. No sandals.
How to Participate:
Register as a team or an individual and join NDI Alums, Dancers, Friends, Staff and Supporters. Upon registration you will receive access to the Event site and receive email communications with all the information you need to successfully participate in this event.
All participants will be asked to sign liability and media waivers.
Participatants under 10 years of age must be accompanied by an adult parent, guardian, or chaperone.
Individuals:
Individuals who register will be assigned to a team. You may decide to create or join a team even if your initial registration is as an individual participant.
Teams:
If you'd like to create a team (maximum 8 members) you may do so and register others at the time of your regitration, or invite others to join later.