PEC Run With Me 5K

Bernards Parents for Exceptional Children (PEC), a vital community organization that fosters connections, raises awareness and provides tangible support to schools and students, is reviving our annual PEC Run with Me 5K race and PEC Family Walk on Saturday, October 5, 2024, at the Bernards Twp Municipal Complex in Basking Ridge, NJ. This year’s Run With Me 5K race proceeds will financially support renovating Our House’s newly purchased 5th residence in Bernards Twp. Our House, Inc. is a local nonprofit with a similar mission to help individuals with disabilities reach their full potential. While Bernards Parents for Exceptional Children supports special needs students and their families throughout their schooling years, Our House assists post-graduate individuals, and picks up where PEC leaves off. Our House, Inc. was created to provide inclusive and stimulating environments for adults with disabilities through community residences, employment services, innovative day programs, social opportunities and various support services. Over the past 40 years, Our House's residential services have expanded to include 16 group homes, three sets of supervised apartments, and five supported living apartments. Additionally, Our House operates four Day Program sites and collaborates with various supported employment partners. They currently support approximately 300 individuals across Essex, Morris, Middlesex, Somerset, and Union counties, with five of the houses located in the Bernards Township area. You can learn more about Our House here.

Registration:

EARLY BIRD PRICING - September 24th: $25
September 24th - October 4th: $30
RACE DAY REGISTRATION: $35

T-Shirts: Race shirts will be provided for participants who pre-register by September 24th. 

Race Day Information:

9-9:45am Check In

Check In and warm up prior to the race at the Bernards Twp Municipal Complex at 1 Collyer Lane. 

10am Run/Walk With Me 5k Starts

CLICK HERE to check out the PEC Run With Me 5K Course starting at the bottom of Collyer Lane, heading down South Maple to Lord Stirling Rd and back!

10:30am PEC Family Walk Starts (less than 1 mile)

A shorter walk for PEC families along the 5K course, starting at the bottom of Collyer Lane down South Maple and back!

11am Medals Presentation

Award Categories: Medals for all of the following: 1st place Male and Female in the following age groups:  9 and under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 50-69, 70 -79, 80 and up

Location & Parking:

Please park at Ridge High School (268 S Finley Ave, Bernards Twp) and walk across Aster Field to the Bernards Twp Municipal Complex at 1 Collyer Lane to the check in tent.