Strides for Education Hybrid 5K Run/Walk
About this race
DAY-OF REGISTRATION IS AVAILABLE ON-SITE BETWEEN 8:00-8:30.
Sign up now for the Annual Strides for Education Hybrid 5K Run/Walk on our FLAT, FAST course through the streets of Morris Plains. Organized by the EFMP, race proceeds benefit all students in the Morris Plains School District. This year's race will still be a hybrid event (in person and virtual), so you can join us on race day (Oct. 25th) in person on the streets of Morris Plains (Start/Finish at Simons Park) OR run at your own location/time on the 25th.
REGISTER BY OCTOBER 3rd TO BE GUARANTEED YOUR UNIQUE RACE GIVEAWAY.
WHY WE RUN: Education Foundation of Morris Plains raises money for Morris Plains School District, which will directly benefit all students in the district. This year, we are funding innovative programs powered by our dynamic administration and staff at both Mountain Way and Borough Schools.
HYBRID: This year's race will be a hybrid event (in person and virtual), so you can join us on race day in person on the streets of Morris Plains OR run at your own location/time on Oct. 26th. Please sign up for as a virtual participant if you will participate remotely.
TEAM CHALLENGE: Choose to register as a team to have fun and raise your organization's profile. The most spirited and the largest teams win a prize, plus social media exposure and exclusive bragging rights until next time!
T-SHIRT PICK UP & TIMING ANKLET: All participants must arrive early on race day to pick up your t-shirt and an environmentally-friendly timing anklet at the NJ Trail Series table. Please return the anklet to the same table after you complete the course.
Day-Of Registration is available on-site between 8:00-8:30.
Looking forward to seeing everyone on October 25th (arrive early for the 9am 5K start)!
SCHEDULE
8:00 AM - Race check in / Pick up timing anklets
8:30 AM - Kids' Fun Run Start
8:40 AM - Group Warm Up
9:00 AM - 5K Race Start
10:00 AM - Award Presentation
Join fellow runners on November 12, 2021 for the Strides for Education Hybrid 5K Run/Walk. It's a fantastic 5K, 0.8K featuring a flat and fast course in Morris Plains.
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Strides for Education Hybrid 5K Run/Walk
We are pleased to announce we will be holding this year's event in person or virtual! The 6th Annual Strides for Education 5K Run/Walk will still raise money for education and still get people outside and active, but this year will be a hybrid event. What does that mean? Well it means that if you are ready to return to in person please come join us in the streets of Morris Plains on November 14, 2021 at 9am but if you are still unsure about in person events then you can run or walk your 5K at any location and at any pace you desire between Saturday, November 13th and midnight on November 14, 2021. We are also debuting our NEW, FLAT, FAST course through the streets of Morris Plains. REGISTER BY NOVEMBER 1st TO BE GUARANTEED A VERY USEFUL STRING BAG. WHY WE RUN/WALK: Education Foundation of Morris Plains raises money for Morris Plains School District, which will directly benefit our all students in the district. This year, we are funding initiatives for Social and Emotional Learning and Global Awareness. TEAMS ENCOURAGED: Run/walk on your own or register as a team to have fun and raise your organization's profile. Biggest team gets a certificate, social media exposure and exclusive bragging rights until next time! PACKET PICK-UP: We will be distributing bags at Borough School on Nov 13th from 4 - 7pm. If you could please pull into the back on the circle and do NOT exit your vehicle we will get your name and place the bag in your vehicle through the window. Thank you in advance for your cooperation so that we can maintain social distancing and the safety of all parties involved. Please, everyone remember to follow the CDC guidelines for staying safe from COVID-19 while running individually or as a team! Everyone be safe and healthy out there! Can't wait to see you all creating history.
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Strides for Education Hybrid 5K Run/Walk takes place in Morris Plains, New Jersey, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.
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