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4 events in Union, New Jersey

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  • Cougars Distance Carnival [runsignup.com]

    Thu, Apr 02, 2026 at 7:00 PM

    Description

    Looking for an opportunity to run a fast time mid- week, Here is your opportunity. Join us at the Kean University Distance Carnival!!! There would be food music and more!

    Dates, Times & Events Below...

    Looking for an opportunity to run a fast time mid- week, Here is your opportunity. Join us at the Kean University Distance Carnival!!! There would be food music and more!

    Dates, Times & Events Below

    Age: Adult/Open/College/Junior college only

    Meet Contact: Danielle Todman, dtodman@kean.edu

    Spike Policy

    The only acceptable spikes allowed on the track surface are 1/4 inch pyramid spikes, in either 5 spike or 6 spike model shoes (no 3 spike or 4 spike model shoes are allowed). All spikes must be checked prior to competition.

    Food Policy

    Outside food and beverage is NOT allowed to be brought into the arena. Alumni Stadium provides the opportunity for individual food and beverage purchases at the concession stand.

    General Information

    Meets are open to Open, Club and Collegiate runners, High School, etc. Spectators must pay a $5 admission fee.

    Schedule

    See each date for start time. All events are run by mixed gender, unless specified. Heats are fast to slow, and a rolling time schedule unless otherwise noted on meet day. An approximate time schedule will be available at the clerking table on race day after registration closes.

    Pre-Registration & Fees

    Register on RunSignUp by 4pm on race day.

    Online Entry fee for individual events is $20 per meet. $15 for Kean Alumni or Cougar Running Club members.

    On-site, day of registration, is available for $30.

    Check in Procedures

    Doors open one hour prior to the meet's designated start time. Athletes cannot enter the track until the end of Lacrosse Game (around 6:45pm).

    Pre-Registered Runners: Report to the end of the 100m Finish line. Registration table to pick up a wristband and bib number, indicating that your payment has been received.

    Day of Registration Runners: Make payment, receive wristband & bib number, and fill in a registration card at the Registration table end of past the 100m finish Line.

    Check entry lists at the clerking table to ensure names and seed times are correct.

    Once the event is called (approximately 30 min prior to event start), report to the clerking area on turn one, outside the track, and the officials will assign you into a “section” and give you two hip numbers. One hip number goes on your left hip. The other one goes on your right chest.

    Meet #1 - Thursday , 4/2/26- 7:00pm Start

    5000m

    1500m

    800m

    400m

    Meet #2 Wednesday 4/22/2026 7pm

    High Jump

    Triple Jump

    Javelin

    Long Jump

    100m

    400m

    200m

    400m

    100h/110h

    400h

    1500m

    800m

    5k Run

    Union, New Jersey, 07083, United States
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  • Kean University event, Run On Kindness, A World Autism Day Fundraiser event [runsignup.com]

    Sun, Apr 05, 2026 at 9:00 AM

    Description

    An Autism Day event to help raise awareness about Autism and to raise money for The Deron School of New Jersey, in Union, NJ. The Deron School's mission is to provide a comprehensive school experience within a warm supportive structured learning environment that empowers students to reach their highest level of independence and achievement.

    1 Miles 5k Run

    1000 Morris Avenue, Union, New Jersey, 07083, United States
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