THE INAUGURAL
THE EVENT
The Union Emergency Medical Unit will be staging its first 5K Run, 3K Walk and Kids' Sprints at Union High School on Sunday, October 5th. Presented for the benefit of the community, this event will have fun for the entire family. Indoor registration, plenty of parking, and great amenities. The 5K run, traveling through local neighborhoods, will be mostly flat with water stops and clocks at each mile. The companion 3K Walk and Kid's Sprints give you reason to bring friends and family.
Union High School is conveniently located within easy reach of the Garden State Parkway, New Jersey Turnpike and Routes 24, 22 and 78..............So come and join us on October 5.
NUTS &
BOLTS
DATE: Sunday – October 5, 2008
DISTANCE:
5K Run
3K Walk
Kids' Sprints
START TIMES:
Registration 7:45am
5K Run 9:30am
3K walk 9:40am
Kids' Sprints 10:15am
LOCATION:
Union High School
Union, NJ ( Union County )
COURSES:
Flat and rolling, fast and USATF certified.Water stops and mile clocks.
INFO: 732-381-0318, mzrace@oymp.net
*** Click on APPLICATION below for more details ***
DIRECTIONS:
New Jersey Turnpike (North or South) - Exit 14 (Newark Airport). Keep right on to NJ 24 (I-78) West. Rt. 24 to Exit 50A (Union) on to Vauxhall Rd. (East). Vauxhall Rd. pass 2 traffic lights (Liberty & Burnet Avenues) to Stahuber Dr., across from Costa Del Sol Restaurant (large wine barrel). Right on Stahuber Dr. to parking lot on left.
Rt. 22 West - Follow Rt. 22 West to Vauxhall Rd. Exit. Go right on Vauxhall Rd. (cross over Garden State Parkway). Stay on Vauxhall Rd. Pass 4 traffic lights. Approx. 1/2 mile look for Costa Del Sol (large wine barrel). Turn left just before Costa Del Sol onto Stahuber Dr. to parking lot on left.
Rt. 22 East - Follow Rt. 22 East to Vauxhall Rd. Exit. Cross over Rt. 22 and Garden State Parkway. Follow directions from Rt.22 West.
Garden State Parkway Traveling South - Exit 142 (Springfield/Millburn) Rt. 24 West. Follow Rt. 24 West to Exit 50A (Union) on to Vauxhall Rd. East. Vauxhall Rd. Pass 2 traffic lights to Stahuber Dr. across from Costa Del Sol Restaurant (large wine barrel). Right on Stahuber Dr. to parking lot on left.
Garden State Parkway Traveling North - Exit 139B on to Chestnut St. Bear to right. Go under 2 overpasses on to Stuyvesant Ave. Pass Conn. Farms Church on the left, Conn. Farm School on right. Go to triangle and cannon in middle of road; go 3/4 around triangle to Elmwood Ave. Follow Elmwood Ave. to Morris Ave. Make left on Morris Ave. to one block past light. Turn right on Cooke Dr. Go past football field to parking lot.
RACE DIRECTOR: Mark Zenobia
RESULTS: www.compuscore.com
AGE GROUPS: 5 Years
NUMBER OF FINISHERS: New Event
WHO
BENEFITS?
The
Union Emergency Medical Unit (UEMU) is a non-profit agency that has been
serving the citizens of Union Township since 1956. UEMU provides emergency
medical service to the residents, visitors, employees and vendors within the
Township of Union and surrounding communities. We respond to calls
regardless of the time of the day, night, and holidays 365 days a year. We
operate as a first response agency for medical emergencies and provide
lifting assistance to those who have no medical emergency but occasionally
need a helping hand up.
We offer free medical standby for township activities such as festivals, Fourth of July celebrations, sporting events and feasts, area schools, community clubs, and other events countywide. We also provide demonstrations of our service and ambulances to local schools, day care centers, and community organizations when requested.
The members of UEMU are trained and certified by the State of New Jersey as Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) enabling them to provide you with the proper emergency medical care. Our members are continuously undergoing continued training in order to provide the highest and most up to date quality of pre-hospital emergency care. The volunteers and members of Union Emergency Medical Unit range in age from 16 to 82 and come from diverse backgrounds. Union Emergency Medical Unit works closely with both the Fire Department and Police Department to ensure you get the best possible care.
WHAT’S SO SPECIAL?
Custom Tee Kids' Sprints Terrific Refreshments Prizes....DJ....Fun Family Walk
