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About The Lucarelli & Castaldi Cup
This race is Round 6 of the 2026 Lucarelli & Castaldi Cup. The Lucarelli & Castaldi Cup 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 1-2-3 and Category 3-4 events. There are also separate Sprint, KOM, and Best Master 45+ competitions in the Category 1-2-3 and Category 3-4 races. The Women Open will compete in the Women's PP Series Presented by Verge for overall, sprint and QOM series standings. There will be a Women's Cat 4 series scored from the women open, sponsored by Lucarelli & Castaldi. There are no overall competitions in the Category 5 event.
Click here for detailed information on how points are scored for each competition, prizes, and Frequently Asked Questions.
Timing Chips
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/QOM or Sprint competitions and to receive podiums/prizes on race day. If you aren't using a chip we will send in your result to USA Cycling for rankings but you will not be eligible for a daily prize.
All riders in the Cat 1-2-3, Women Open and Cat 3-4 will need to have a timing chip to race. Riders in the Cat 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 in 2022, 2023 or 2024 please continue using it.
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.
If you are visiting from out of town and plan on racing at a park event, please contact me and we can arrange a one time chip rental or make other accommodations for your results. You do not need to purchase a chip if you are only racing once.
Registration
Online registration ONLY. No exceptions.
Register early! The field limits are strictly enforced and most fields have filled up in the past.
Masters and Juniors race with their category. Junior entry fee is $10. Juniors: please register online and use coupon code PPJunior26 to receive the entry fee discount. If you are not a junior and try to take advantage of this code you will be suspended from park racing.
Bib Numbers
New for 2026: Everyone, including Cat 5 will receive a set of numbers that will be used at ALL Prospect Park and FBF races.
This is what your number will look like this year. Please do not use the numbers from 2 years ago or last year. Use the ones you are given this year.
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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 1-2-3 = $500 all cash prize list. 7 places.
Cat 3-4 = Top 3 will receive one entry fee in any future Prospect Park Race.
Cat 5/Novice = Medals. 5 places.
Women Open = $340/4 places.
Overall Competitions (Cat 1-2-3, Cat 3-4 and Women Open)
General Classification (GC). The first 10 riders at the finish of the race receive points. The leader of the series wears the Lucarelli & Castaldi yellow leader kit (jersey & bibs) provided by Verge. Women will wear the (tbd) yellow leader kit.
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 Plan 2 Peak Coaching polka-dot leader kit (jersey & bibs) provided by Verge. Women will have 1 or 2 QOM sprints per race(alternating with Green Jersey sprints)
Sprint. 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 ZWIFT green leader kit (jersey & bibs) provided by Verge. Women will have 1 or 2 Green Jersey Sprints(alternating with QOM sprints)
Best Master 45+. The first 5 Masters 45+ riders(Cat 1/2/3 and ¾) at the finish of the race receive points. The leader of the series wears the Zephyr silver leader kit (jersey & bibs) provided by Verge.
Overall Competitions Prizes (Cat 1-2-3 and Cat 3-4)
$2,250 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.
Best Master 45+ $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 for any reason. Riders must not enter EITHER recreation lane(aka jogger's lane) on the east side of the park. 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.
Welcome to the Third NYC Velo Fire Tower Brevet (FT3)! A special thanks to the folks that helped us put this together:
The Team at NYC Velo
Search and State All Road Apparel
Chris McNally Drawing Studio
We're following up the success of the first 2 editions of the Fire Tower Brevet (thanks to all of you who took part!) with a new route & 5 new towers! The new route spends little time in our beloved Hudson Valley, opting for adventures westward. This new uncharted terrain (by Fire Tower Brevet standards) includes immersion in the New Jersey Highlands, the Delaware Valley, and the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania. The new route for FT3 explores notable areas of Northern NJ & Eastern PA: Hackensack & Patterson NJ, High Mountain Park, Jungle Habitat, High Point State Park, Stairway Wild Area, Hickory Run Forest, Hell Mountain, and, notably, Staten Island. While there are some lengthy sections of flat terrain, the 5 Fire Tower ascents include gradients, often unpaved, that can exceed 20% (all 5 tower ascents this year are rideable, apologies again for the gut punch that was Mt Beacon). Though it may be argued that this ride isn't for everyone we've made accommodations so that those of you
uninterested in a death march in the mountains can still enjoy a great adventure:
The goal of the Fire Tower Brevet is to push the limits a bit of Brevet-style riding and to explore parts of the Mid-Atlantic & Hudson Valley regions that may be off the radar of NYC cyclists. Scroll down for details of the ride & prizes, and links to the route. The ride is Brevet-style, starting and ending at NYC Velo - East Village (66 2nd Avenue)
The 5 Controles (checkpoints) on the route are 5 historical Fire Towers throughout Northern NJ & the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania, chosen for their location and bike accessibility, these include:
Ramapo Station Fire Tower (Heart hole punch)
Buckhorn Ridge Fire Tower (Rectangle hole punch)
High Knob Fire Tower (Star hole punch)
Pohopoco Fire Tower (Diamond hole punch)
Mauch Chunk (Bear Mountain) Fire Tower (Circle hole punch)
The "Suggested Route" is approximately 330 miles. Riders are not required to follow the route, only to visit the 5 Controles
Riders who plan to participate are required to register here on BikeReg and will be issued a Brevet card (designed by the artist Chris McNally)
At each Controle there will be a uniquely-shaped hole punch used to punch the corresponding Fire Tower on the Brevet card
Riders will also produce digital proof of successful Controle check-in/route completion (via a GPS/Strava file and/or Instagram/social media photos of themselves at the Controle) to qualify for the tiered Rewards
The official ride start is 5:00am Saturday July 11 2026 at NYC Velo East Village though riders may complete their own adventure at anytime between July 11 and 11:59pm October 31 2026
This is an unsupported ride – riders are responsible for their own navigation, hydration, nutrition, equipment, and safety - the use of e-bikes, cars, trains, etc are prohibited for Tier 1 & Tier 2 consideration
Riders should take appropriate caution riding on open roads, use appropriate lighting for low light or night time riding conditions, and use appropriate safety gear at all times (including helmets, reflective apparel, etc)
The Suggested Route:
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/55755950
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The Tiers of Participation:
Tier 1 Participation: Riders must start and end at NYC Velo East Village and complete all 5 Controles within 48 hours. Riders may follow any route but may use only 1 human-powered bicycle (i.e. no e-bikes, trains, or Ubers). Riders who complete the course (starting & ending at NYC Velo East Village) and collect punches at the 5 Controles in any 48-hour period from opening day (July 11) through October 31 2026 will present documentation to Andrew at NYC Velo East Village or by emailing [email protected].
Tier 2 Participation: riders complete the course in 1 continuous ride but take longer than 48 hours but less than 120 hours -- for example if they want to expand the route to take 4 or 5 days and visit other locations in the Catskills, or they simply want to stretch the ride across more days (starting & ending at NYC Velo East Village). Tier 2 Participation will be open through October 31 2026.
Tier 3 Participation: riders complete all 5 Controles on separate visits over any length of time (weeks or months), but always by bike. Controles may be completed over separate outings and in any order. Tier 3 Participation will be open through October 31 2026.
Rewards:
For successful Tier 1 completion: Coleman Camp of Type 3 in Brooklyn has come on board to make custom Musette Bags, available for the first 20 riders to successfully complete the Tier 1 challenge. Tier 1 winners will also receive a custom Fire Tower Brevet enamel pin and sticker pack.
For successful Tier 2 completion: NYC Velo will send out a custom Fire Tower Brevet enamel pin, sticker pack, & Search and State cycling cap (limited to the first 50 riders)
For successful Tier 3 completion: NYC Velo will send out a Fire Tower Brevet sticker pack (Tier 3 is unlimited)
Additional Ride Notes:
Though it's assumed that all who have signed up for this adventure are seasoned and thoughtful riders, riders are implored to make safely their highest consideration when attempting the Third Fire Tower Brevet:
Always have appropriate lighting on you and your bike during low or no-light situations
Pay close attention to your hydration and nutrition plan & stay hydrated
Please be aware of the dangers of over heating/heat exhaustion -- trust that this ride isn't worth it
As of 7/9/26 the hole punches have been Please see below for some course notes from my recon(s) of the route:
The hole punch has been attached to the Southwest leg of the Ramapo Station Fire Tower
The hole punch has been attached to the Northeast leg of the Buckhorn Ridge Fire Tower
The hole punch has been attached to the Northeast leg of the High Knob Fire Tower
The hole punch has been attached to the Northeast leg of the Pohopoco Fire Tower
The hole punch has been attached to the Southwest leg of the Mauch Chunk Fire Tower
NOTE that as of Thursday 7/9 all hole punches were attached to their respective towers. It is possible that this may change as time goes on and other punches disappear - if that happens just document your visit to the tower (i.e. Ramapo Station, etc) with a selfie - there is a backup set of punches in the shop and you can get your card punched after the fact, just record the time with a photo (and send it to [email protected]) for credit of the Controle.
Be sure to tag @nycvelo and #firetowerbrevet & #FT3 on your social media posts -- thanks!
Be prepared with insect repellent during the ride -- you'll be swarmed by biting insects (flies, mosquitos, etc) on some sections of the route, especially on the climbs where you can't outrun them
I again implore people attempting this course to keep the temperature conditions, hydration and nutrition front of mind as there are food (& hydration) deserts outside of the city and major highways and many things close early in the mountains
Extra Credit:
Maybe it's because we've been working on this ride for so long, but we have a list of some additional can't miss things close to the "suggested" Fire Tower Brevet route. Any registered rider who accomplishes any of the items below during their attempt at the Brevet and posts a photo of it on social media (be sure to tag @nycvelo so that I see it) will get a separate Brevet patch:
The first “Extra Credit” is so important that it should just be considered “Credit” – visit the High Point of NJ – it's on the route!
Grab a coffee or bite to eat at Abraço (81 East 7th STreet in the East Village, @abraco_espresso)
Make a rubbing of a Geological Survey Marker at any point on or near the course
Add some additional climbing on the ride (but you can deviate from the route if you like) to reach a total elevation gain of 29,032 feet (a form of "Everesting" without the 24-hour time limit)
Spend the night camping at a lean-to along the route.
Enjoy the ride!
Please email [email protected] with questions
Ready to take on a challenge on the asphalt? 🏃♂️ Then join the Coney Island Half Marathon in Brooklyn! This legendary race will take you through one of the most vibrant neighborhoods of New York, blending seaside charm with urban vibes.
The NY Tourist is an East Coast homage to The L.A. Tourist Race.
The NY Tourist departs from Two Seas Cyclery in Brooklyn, NY at 0800 sharp and sends you into the greater New York area in search of “checkpoints” at specific GPS locations.
The objective is to route and navigate yourself to each “checkpoint”. On your journey you will encounter NYC traffic, trails that are actually river beds, iPhone scrolling j walkers, luxury gravel roads, downed trees, over-the-ear noise canceling headphone wearing dog walkers, single track, and hopefully areas of the East Coast you haven’t ridden a bike before.
This is a self supported and self navigating event, and It’s highly recommended to use a bike computer for navigation. Each “checkpoint” is one of the GPS coordinates, once you get to the “checkpoint“ you must tear a page from the book that matches your event entry plate number.
First one back to WeisMFG after collecting all pages wins. Failure to get the correct page number, miss a “checkpoint”, or lose a page will results in an automatic disqualification.
Take your ride to the next level with our optional enduro-style timed segments. These specially selected sections are designed to add excitement and challenge to your journey, giving you the chance to win a chance at a separate podium.
To qualify, simply upload your full ride to Strava. The fastest time on each segment for the day wins.
Welcome to the Century Road Club Association 2026 Season! - Race 7
Start time: 5:30am *All fields line up 5-10 minutes prior to start
You will be racing 4.5 laps (Wdev), 5.5 LAPS (Mdev)
Finish line : W91 Finish
Attn new racers: Pick up a paper race number at boat house parking lot at least 15 minutes before start. You will be given a paper race number, once you've taken your first skills session you'll receive a cloth number that will be your number for the season.
CRCA Club membership is included with all Development Registration.
If you are new to bike racing or picking the bike up for the first time after a long winter, we offer skills sessions and coaching FREE to our members. Skills and Coaching Calendar can be found here
We encourage new racers to take a skills session prior to racing, though not required.
There are several tiers of membership options allowing you to choose what best suits your availability and budget making an inclusive entry into CRCA park racing.
Basic Rules of CRCA
*Do not ride in the recreational/runner's lane
*Do not ride backwards on the drive
*Do not ride on footpaths
*Do not urinate publicly
*Treat club members, racers, officials, park users
and the public with respect
Upcoming Races:
May 30, 2026
June 14, 2026
July 12, 2026
July 25, 2026
Check out the Full Season Calendar here
Event Details
Date: Sunday, July 12, 2026
Time: 8:30 AM
Location: Nomahegan Park, Cranford, NJ
About the Event
Enjoy a 5K run or walk in the scenic beauty of Nomahegan Park! This flat and fast course offers stunning views, peaceful ponds, and morning wildlife. Perfect for runners and walkers of all levels.
Hills? Nope! Flat and fast.
Water? Yes, at mile 1.5.
Medal & Treat: All finishers receive a medal, shirt and a delicious pretzel!
Charity Beneficiary
Proceeds will benefit Project Purple, a nonprofit dedicated to fighting pancreatic cancer through awareness, research, and patient support. Since 2010, Project Purple has made strides toward a future free of pancreatic cancer.
Learn more about their mission and values here.
Sponsorship Inquiries
Interested in sponsoring?
Email: [email protected]
Party With Purpose 5K is back! As one of the biggest races in Hoboken, this event supports local youth charities, including Boys and Girls Club of Hudson County, HOPES, Mile Square Theater and Community Lifestyle. After the kids of the Boys and Girls Club and other charities have their fun in the afternoon, the evening kicks off with 500+ runners on Pier A with the best waterfront views during the 5K. Immediately upon finishing the race, our after party begins! The live DJ and a beer/wine garden along the pier is a great way for volunteers and runners alike to end a successful night.
Woodbridge Township Recreation Department
Come join us for the 5K and Stay for the Pizza! Located on the waterfront at Beautiful Alvin Williams Park,Sewaren
Race will occur Rain or Shine.
The 2026 Morristown Corporate Classic is arriving in Morristown! New Jersey’s premier corporate fitness event brings together coworkers, friends, and individual runners for an energizing 3.1-mile celebration of community and camaraderie.
Whether you’re forming a corporate running team, signing up as an individual competitor, jogging for fun, or taking on the course with a brisk walk, this event truly is for everyone. It’s a race for New Jersey’s competitive runners, a team-building experience for corporate groups, and a fun run for participants of all ages and fitness levels.
Most importantly, your participation supports JBWS, helping provide safety, support, and hope to survivors of domestic violence in our community.
Join us in Morristown and be part of the movement.
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!
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