Events
Place
Watchung Avenue
Bloomfield, NJ US 07003
Description
The Family Promise of Essex County 5K Run/Walk and Team Stroll will be held on Sunday, May 5, 2024 at Brookdale Park located in the townships Montclair and Bloomfield. The USATF race will start at 8:30am and the Team Stroll begins at 10:30am. There will also be a 100 yard Kid's Fun Run taking place between the 5K and the Team Stroll for children under the age of 12.
All proceeds benefit Family Promise of Essex County (FPE). Our mission at FPE is to help homeless and at-risk families achieve self-sufficiency by providing shelter, social services, and housing assistance through a community-based approach. Please join us to help us raise awareness and critical funds to help support families throughout Essex County.
In addition to participating either event, we encourage you to click on the Donate tab above to set up an Individual or Team fundraising page in order to help us reach our fundraising goal of $50,000. Race sponsorship opportunities are available by contacting angela@fpessexnj.org or by clicking here.
T-shirts will be available for anyone who registers for the 5K and Team Stroll prior to April 20. Bright or vibrant attire is also suggested in honor of Cinco de mayo. Fabulous prizes for Top Male and Female sponsored by JD Fitness. To learn more about FPE, and communities and families that we serve, please visit www.fpessexnj.org.
* Medals will be presented to the top three finishers in the following categories: Overall Male, Overall Female, Under 18
Race Contact Info
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FPR 5K Course Map and Parking information
The course Starts on the straightaway of the track inside of Brookdale Park. Course continues two full loops, and a third partial loop, around the outer ring path inside the park road. The Finish line will be located at the split to the left, soon after passing the 3-mile mark. Runners must stay on the path at all times.
There are parking lots (circled in orange) on either side of the track and parking is also permitted along the inner roads of the park on both sides of the track, accessed via Watchung Avenue or Bellevue Avenue. Registration, refreshments and activities will be located in the picnic area just south of the track. Restrooms are also located near registration. See park/course map on the pdf file attached below.
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Directions
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