Event Calendar
Upcoming Events
Wed. 5/23: Pfizer Run With Pride 5K at Giralda Farms. Start time is 6:30PM rain or shine.
Sun. 6/3: Pleasant Valley Twilight Challenge 5K & Fun Run in Basking Ridge
Sun. 6/10: The College Avenue Mile - sponsored by the Garde State Track Club, 10 AM start... one and done!
Sun. 6/10: Phillips 5K Trail Run or Walk to benefit the Christopher and Susan Phillips Foundation. Register by 5/30 for a reduced rate.
Sun. 6/10: Fine Stretch of the Legs Challenge a team oriented adventure race is sure to challenge your physical, mental and teamworking skills.
Mon. 6/18: 33rd Annual President's Cup Night Race 5K in Millburn. Start time is 8 PM.
Save the Date:
Sat. 9/15: the Excel Travel Ocean Mile in Long Branch. One and done - the Stingers Race Team is bringing back the mile... $25 to register & first 200 registrants get a $25 g.c. to Sneaker Factory
Sun. 10/28: The Great Swamp Devil Run at the Lord Stirling School. 11 AM for the 5K and Noon for the 15K.
Sneaker Factory Recommended Events
Sneaker Factory Spring Run
Come test your early-spring fitness at this annual event. Three great race distances on one date, March 18, make this a family friendly event! For the youngest runners (14 and under) a 1/2 mile event, for the 5k ace the 2 mile distance, and for the runner with the long-distance engine the 10km. All races held over a mostly flat course at South Mountain Reservation with post-race awards at Sneaker Factory Millburn. Register online or stop by any Sneaker Factory location to pick up a paper entry form or receive more information.
Unite Half Marathon at Rutgers
In it's 3rd year, the Unite Half at Rutgers on April 22 has become one of the most popular events in New Jersey running. An interesting course over easy terrain, a great crowd, and great bands all along the route. Also new for this year is an 8k run. Plus, don't miss the revitalized expo, featuring the top brands in the running industry, tons of clinics and seminars on training, nutrition, injury prevention and treatment, and running form.
NJ Marathon and Long Branch Half
It's never too early to plan for your next marathon! The New Jersey Marathon and Long Branch Half Marathon return next spring on May 6. Come see why this is one of the fastest growing events around. Flat, fast, and scenic, the course tours the highlights of the Jersey Shore, including the old funhouse and Convention Hall in Asbury Park, the boardwalks, and the gorgeous seashore. Registration is now open!
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Kelly Evernham, running emissary and manager of our Long Branch store writes about all things running at SneakerFactoryRunning.com.

