The Wyckoff Family YMCA and the Franklin Lakes Mayor’s Wellness Campaign are pleased to announce the 7th Annual “Franklin Lakes Scenic Half-Marathon, 5K, and 1 Mile Fun Run” to be held Sunday, September 29, 2019.
Both races are Grand Prix Events!
Both routes will wind throughout Franklin Lakes beginning and ending at the Franklin Lakes Recreation Center at 1 Vichiconti Way in Franklin Lakes.
The 1 mile fun run will take place on the turf field at the Franklin Lakes Community Center. It will not be officially timed by the timing company.
If you have any questions about this race, click the button below.
For more info please visit www.wyckoffymca.org
Bag Pickup is the morning of the race, beginning at 6:15am. Awards will be presented to the top 3 overall males and females as well as age group winners in 5-year increments. Half Marathon age groups are: 19 & under, 20-24, 25-29, etc. through 80+. There is a 3:15 cut off before race support will no longer be available. 5K age groups are: 13 & under, 14-19, 20-24, etc. through 80+.. Due to the nature of the courses, strollers and headphones are prohibited.
Secure Bag Check
We will be offering a Gear Bag Check next to Registration and Packet Pick-up the morning of the race. If you wish to use the Gear Bag Check, you MUST provide your own bag and put your NAME and BIB NUMBER on the bag. To claim your belongings after the race, you will need your RACE BIB to match your gear bag.
Restrooms
There will be Porta-Potties located at race check-in, near the starting line. There will also be six Porta-Potties on course at three different locations. They will be positioned near the 3.5, 6.5 and 10.5 mile marks on the course.
Fluid Stations
There will be 6 Fluid Stations out on the course, approximately every two miles. Each fluid station will have water first, Gatorade (Lemon Lime) second. There will be a yellow sign with black writing stating “FLUID STATION AHEAD” approximately 100 yards before each Fluid Station.
Emergency/Medical Support
The Franklin Lakes EMS squad along with the Hackensack University Medical Center will be providing support along the race course and at the finish line. If you need medical support during the race, tell any volunteer or race official so they can get the necessary support.
Race Safety
We STRONGLY RECOMMEND that you DO NOT use headphones during the race. As runners, we need to be aware of our surroundings. The course is open to traffic and we should avoid any distractions we can control. Strollers/baby joggers/etc. are not permitted.
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