PATRIOTS' 5K RACE
3K Walk & Children's Fun Run
THE EVENT
A brand new event in Morris County is coming to Mendham Township on June 13. The Patriots' 5K Race starts and finishes at the Brookside Community Club and promises a challenging course of hills, flat and rolling portions. Our 3K Walk and 1/2 Mile Children's Fun Run allows the entire family to participate. Great amenities are in store including the Patriots' tee, post event refreshments, a DJ and random prizes. Brookside is easy to get to via Routes, 287, 24, 202 or 206. You'll be treated to a fun morning.
NUTS &
BOLTS
DATE: Saturday, June 13, 2009
START TIME:
5K 9:00am
3K Walk 9:10am
Fun Run 9:45am
Kiddie Races 9:45am
INFO: 908-902-8587
973-543-4555 ( ext. 122 )
www.mendhamtownship.org
DISTANCE: 5K
LOCATION:
Brookside Community Club
Mendham Township ( Morris County )
COURSE:
Rolling hills and flats through scenic Brookside, USATF certified.
Splits & Water Stops.
*** Click on APPLICATION below for more details ***
DIRECTIONS:
From the South: Easily accessed from the New Jersey Turnpike, take Route 287
North to exit 30B, Route 202/Bernardsville. Take a right at the first light
onto Route 202 North towards Jockey Hollow and Morristown, and follow for 2
miles. Take a left onto Tempe Wick Road towards Mendham and Jockey Hollow.
Follow Tempe Wick Road for 2.5 miles and take a right onto Corey Lane.
Follow Corey Lane until it intersects with Route 24. Take a left onto Route
24 West, and second right onto Cherry Lane.*
From North, East, or West: Easily accessed from Routes 80, 24, 202, take Route 287 South to exit 36 for Morris, Lafayette, and Ridgedale Avenues. Stay left for Morris and Lafayette Avenues. Go straight at the first traffic light onto Lafayette Avenue. At the second light, bear right onto Morris Avenue, and follow signs for County Route 510 West. ( For Route 510 take the first left off of Morris Avenue and follow signs around the Morristown Green.) At the intersection with Washington Avenue, take a right and follow for 5 miles into Mendham. ( Washington Avenue becomes Route 510 and then local Route 24.) At approximately five miles, take a right onto Cherry Lane.*
*The Community Club is located on the corner of Cherry Lane and West Main Street on the right. Parking is available in the Municipal Building parking lot on the left and at the Township Elementary School (take a left at the end of Cherry Lane and the school driveway is ¼ mile down the road).
RACE DIRECTOR: Jane Parks
RESULTS: www.compuscore.com
AGE GROUPS: 5 Years
NUMBER OF FINISHERS: New
Event
WHO BENEFITS?
All
proceeds from the race will go directly to enhancing recreational facilities and programs in Mendham Township and to fund the Veronica O'Neil
College Scholarship Fund. Mrs. O'Neil was an active
member of the Mendham Township Recreation Commission for many years. She left a legacy of expanding recreational opportunities for Mendham youth, from establishing an annual musical play at the Middle School to promoting Brookside Beach. She is fondly remembered by all who were touched by her leadership and spirit of community service. The fund awards three scholarships in her name to help offset college tuitions.
WHAT’S SO SPECIAL?
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Scenic, rolling course |
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Patriots' Race T-shirt |
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3K Walk |
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Children's Fun Run |
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Kiddie Races |
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Refreshments |
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DJ and Random Prizes |
