The NJ Halloween Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K
About this race
Get your running costume on and run with the ghosts!!! A chip-timed race through beautiful Overpeck Park, Bergan County, on a mostly flat and paved surface with few turns and long straightaways that provide you with incredible views and a lake over a 3.27 mile loop that the HALF MARATHON athletes will complete 4 times and a 3.1 mile loop that 10K athletes will complete 2 times and 5K athletes will complete once....for maximum fan support!
Leave your valuables with the race team at the start. Overpeck Park is stunning community park in the heart of Bergan County. Be prepared to experience this place for your first time or umpteenth time on a well marked and supported course. The race will include, water, Gatorade, and power gels, distributed at several points so that you can access these at approximately every mile. Multiple splits provided throughout to assure adherence to the course and provide you and your fans with real-time updates on your progress. Live online tracking so everyone can see your progress on the course and make sure that the Halloween spirit gets you to the finish line. Afterward, pick up your unique runner's jersey and finisher medal, partake in the bountiful morning grub, and celebrate in costume or not with a great awards ceremony. A great time to go the distance in a beautiful setting, perfect for your fall running regimen.
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Running
Half Marathon
Packet Pick Up on race day only! Arrive by 8:30 AM Your start time is 9:00 AM. Location: Overpeck Park Ampitheater (located on the south side of the meadow lake bridge) LOCATION LINK: https://maps.app.goo.gl/6g7vajAA8pkrondAA COURSE SUPPORT: Support stations located so that you can access approximately every mile with plenty of gels, Gatorade, and water. Amenities: Technical T-shirt with full-color logo, die-cast finisher medal. Timing: Every loop is timed in real-time! Your family and friends can track you per loop. Video and images uploaded within 2 hours from the end of the race. Awards Overall Top three awards to male and female winners Age Group medals to top 3 male and female 14-19 to 70-74 PARKING Parking lots located within 1-5 minutes from Race Start.
10K Race
Packet Pick Up on race day only! Arrive by 8:30 AM Your start time is 9:00 AM. Location: Overpeck Park Ampitheater (located on the south side of the meadow lake bridge) LOCATION LINK: https://maps.app.goo.gl/6g7vajAA8pkrondAA COURSE SUPPORT: Support stations located so that you can access approximately every mile with plenty of gels, Gatorade, and water. Amenities: Technical T-shirt with full-color logo, die-cast finisher medal. Timing: Every loop is timed in real-time! Your family and friends can track you per loop. Video and images uploaded within 2 hours from the end of the race. Awards Overall Top three awards to male and female winners Age Group medals to top 3 male and female 14-19 to 70-74 PARKING Parking lots located within 1-5 minutes from Race Start.
5K Race
Packet Pick Up on race day only! Arrive by 8:30 AM Your start time is 9:00 AM. Location: Overpeck Park Ampitheater (located on the south side of the meadow lake bridge) LOCATION LINK: https://maps.app.goo.gl/6g7vajAA8pkrondAA COURSE SUPPORT: Support stations located so that you can access approximately every mile with plenty of gels, Gatorade, and water. Amenities: Technical T-shirt with full-color logo, die-cast finisher medal. Timing: Every loop is timed in real-time! Your family and friends can track you per loop. Video and images uploaded within 2 hours from the end of the race. Awards Overall Top three awards to male and female winners Age Group medals to top 3 male and female 14-19 to 70-74 PARKING Parking lots located within 1-5 minutes from Race Start.
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Based on 1 year of historical conditions on this event's race dates in Ridgefield Park.
About Ridgefield Park
The NJ Halloween Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K takes place in Ridgefield Park, New Jersey, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.
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