It’s a Beach Party in December wrapped around a fast, flat 5-K race! Enjoy summer music, decorations and prizes and post-race home baked goods. Walkers welcome too. Race is on snow or shine!
About the race
This race started as a fun idea and is now a favorite among runners in the NJ, PA, NY area. A great summer theme is wrapped around a fast 5-K and the race directors pride themselves on making it fun and keeping the cost down for participants.
The race benefits The Beass Youth Runners
The Bears Youth Running Program. Healthy kids make a healthy community. In its 14th year, this innovative program teaches elementary + middle school kids the many positive physical and mental benefits of the sport of running.
Directions from South of Newton, NJ
Take Route 80 to Route 206 North. Follow toward Newton, passing through Byram and Andover. Make a left onto 618 at the In and Out Deli. Follow up and over the hill to Route 94. Go left on 94 and follow about a mile to the light. Go right at light onto 610. Follow several miles to Route 619. Go right on 619 and follow several miles to Swartswood State Park (on the left).
Directions from North of Newton, NJ
Go to Route 206 South. Follow into Newton Center. Take Route 94 South 5 miles out of town to light at intersection with Route 610. Go right onto 610 and follow above.
Dare to Bare
If you complete the race in JUST a bathing suit, your entry fee will be reimbursed at the finish line. (the first year, a couple of guys did it... now we get both men and women taking this challenge each year!)
Jammin' ~ Theme + Awards + Post Race Goodies
Summer music greats participants + super home made goodies to eat after the race and theme-related prizes in ten year age groups. Gift certificates for top three males and females.
For info...
Call 973-383-7933 or send e-mail to BearsRunningClub@aol.com
REGISTER ON-LINE BY copying and pasting this link:
OR print out and fill in the form below. Mail with check made payable to "The Bears Running Club" to: The Gordons, 946 Edgewood Drive, Newton, NJ 07860
9th Annual Beach Blast 5-K Official Entry Form
Name: ______________________________ Age on 12/13/09: ____ Male or Female
Address: ___________________________ E-Mail:_______________________________ Phone: _______________
Race Entering (please circle your race): 5- Kilometer The Bitty Blast
In consideration of this entry being accepted, I hereby for myself, executors and administrators waive and release claims I may have against The Bears Running Club, Swartswood State Park, Stillwater Township, and the Dept of Recreation of Stillwater Township, their officers and representatives for injuries that may be suffered by me in this event. I also confirm here that I am physically fit and qualified to participate in this race and am at least 18 years of age or have had this signed by my guardian if I have not yet reached the age of 18.
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Signature of Athlete (that of guardian if athlete is under 18) Date
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