Events
The Fitzgerald's Lager 5K Run/Walk
Place
Hurrell Field
Glen Ridge, NJ US 07028
Description
The Fitzgerald’s Lager Run 5K and The Nipper Mile are open to runners, joggers, strollers, & walkers and Benefits the Glen Ridge Community Fund.
Fitzgerald’s fees: 5K $35.00 inclusive of the RSU fee with a 10% USATF-NJ discount. Increasing to $40.00 beginning 12:00AM on April 9, 2025 then $45.00 on June 1.
The Nipper Two Kilometer Run: $25.00 inclusive of the RSU fee… Increasing to $30 on May 29, 2025 at 12:00 AM
We now have an option to run BOTH races for $60.00 inclusive of the RSU fee. Increasing to $70 on April 9, 2025 at 12:00AM
The Lager Run 5K Course is a USATF Certified, NET DOWN HILL route along the beautiful tree-lined, gas-lit streets of Glen Ridge, N.J. with a fast track finish. The race is also the USATF NJ Men's Open 5K Championship but the event is open to all runners and walkers. $40 prior to 6/6/24 ; $50 6/6/24 and after. 10% discount for USATF NJ members prior to 6/6/24.
The Nipper Mile is a double loop, net down hill course with a fast Hurrell Field track finish. USATF Certified: $30, no increase in price.
Commemorative Brooks TechT’s or cotton T’s to all registrants, top 100 M&F pint glass for the 5K plus medals to all finishers of The Nipper Mile.
This race will be held RAIN OR SHINE!
Race Contact Info
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View the course
The Lager Run 5K Course is a FAST, NET DOWN HILL route along the beautiful tree-lined, gas-lit streets of Glen Ridge, New Jersey. Fast track finish, USATF Certified.
The Nipper Mile is a double loop, net down hill course with a fast Hurrell Field track finish. USATF Certified.
Race Logistics and Packet Pickup
WHEN: Sunday, June 09, 2024
WHAT: THE NIPPER MILE Packet Pickup Starts at 3:30 pm; Event Starts 4:45 PM
WHAT: FITZGERALD'S 5000-METER LAGER RUN: Packet Pickup Starts at 3:30 pm; Event
Starts at 5:30 PM
WHERE: 865 BLOOMFIELD AVE., HURRELL FIELD, GLEN RIDGE, NJ
Packet Pickup: On Race Day at Hurrell Field. Starting @ 3:30 PM
Awards
LAGER RUN: Awards ceremony will begin promptly at 6:30 PM. “Three Deep”
commemorative Lager Run awards in the following categories: Male & Female: First Overall;
<5; 6-8; 9-11; 13-15; 16-19; 20-29; 30-39; 40-44; 45-49; 50-55; etc., through all masters
divisions, plus first Glen Ridge resident male & female!
LAGER RUN Prize Money: Top Three M&F USATF-NJ $150/$100/$50
Nipper Mile: Male & Female: First Overall; Every Participant will get a finishers medal
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Top 100 male and top 100 female Lager Run participants will receive a commemorative
Fitzgerald’s Lager Run Pint Glass.
Nipper Mile: Male & Female: First Overall; Every Participant will get a finishers medal
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Top 100 male and top 100 female Lager Run participants will receive a commemorative Fitzgerald’s Lager Run Pint Glass.
Amenities
All Participants receive a beautiful commemorative technical T-shirt while supply lasts.
Finishers Medals for The Nipper Mile only
POST RACE AWARDS PARTY HOSTED BY Fitzgerald's Featuring HOBOKEN BEER,
WATER, SODA, & PRETZELS TOO!
After the race, retire to Fitzgerald's for special pricing dinner menu and drinks.
Directions
From the Garden State Parkway Exit 148 (Bloomfield Ave).
• Travel west on Bloomfield Avenue approximately 1 mile. Hurrell Field is on the right.
• Use 865 Bloomfield Ave, Glen Ridge, NJ for GPS
• Look for race signs.
• OK to park on Bloomfield Ave. No Parking on Highland Ave.
Packet Pick-up & same-day registration is @ Hurrell Field.
FITZGERALD'S BEER GARDEN
AFTER THE POST-RACE PARTY, FEATURING A SELECTION OF HOBOKEN BREWERY BEVERAGES
STOP BY AFTER THE RACE AND ENJOY FITZGERALD’S BEER GARDEN
SPECIAL PRICING & A SPECIAL DINNER MENU
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