Run for the Woods
About this race
The 20th annual Run for the Woods 5k is back in the spring! This 5k is a single loop, traversing through the shaded dirt trails of the Rutgers Ecological Preserve. Proceeds benefit forest restoration in the EcoPreserve and the Ecology and Evolution Graduate Student Association. Prizes include running shoes and native plants!
Packet pick-up will take place at the RoadRunner Sports in North Brunswick. Parking at the race start is somewhat limited. Those with a Rutgers parking pass should park in any lot on Livingston for which they have a parking pass. Guests can register for a temporary pass to park in Lots 103 and 101 at this LINK. The nearest restroom is in the Livingston Recreation Center.
Please register before Friday, April 18th to guarantee a t-shirt in your preferred size.
Ready to test your limits? The Run for the Woods brings a highly anticipated 5K to Piscataway on May 9, 2015. Expect a fantastic route right in the heart of New Jersey.
Pick your distance
Trail running
5k Trail Run
Prizes for the top male and female runners as well as native plants for age group category winners! $30 for race-day registration
Weather Overview
These values reflect historical conditions on the race dates in Piscataway in 2015, from Open-Meteo archive data.
About Piscataway
Run for the Woods takes place in Piscataway, New Jersey, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.
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