Frequently Asked Questions
Parking for the event is located near the Warinanco Sports Center (1 Park Dr, Roselle, NJ 07203), within the park (Warinanco Map below). To reach the parking lot, follow the one-way road through the park until you reach the Sports Center. Look for Moms Helping Moms signage along the way.
Enter the park across from the Warinanco Sports Center. Follow the event signage and cross the small bridge to reach Spinning Woods Picnic Area #2 (see Warinanco Park Map below and find 5K Celebration Area). Look for the Registration Tent. Volunteers will be available to help guide you to registration.
Bathrooms inside the Warinanco Sports Center will be open beginning at 8:00 AM. Port-a-Johns will also be available closer to the race area.
There is no deadline to register! Race Day registration will be available, but we encourage you to register in advance so we can have your race bib and T-shirt ready for you at check-in.
Please note that T-shirt sizes for participants who register after September 24 are subject to availability.
The Kids Dash is open to children ages 10 and under. A parent or guardian will need to sign a waiver for their child. Kids are welcome to register in advance or sign up at the event. The Kids Dash is not a timed race, so no race bibs or timing chips will be used. Kids Dash participants will not receive a T-shirt, but every child will receive their very own medal!
The event will take place rain or shine! In the event of rain, clear ponchos will be available for participants. Please come prepared for the weather and dress accordingly.
Yes! Strollers are permitted on the course, with a few important guidelines. Participants with strollers must walk and may not run. Please stay to the right side of the course to allow other participants to pass safely. Children must remain in the stroller for the duration of the race and may not walk on the course.
We love dogs but, per USATF guidelines, dogs are not allowed on the course due to safety concerns of other runners.
Our 5K is USATF-sanctioned, but the course is not USATF-certified.
No! We encourage runners and walkers of all abilities to participa
Yes, awards will be given to the top 3 Male and Female finishers in the following age groups: 10-19; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60-69; 70+.
All Kids Dash registrants will receive a medal.
Fundraising awards will also be presented to the Top Fundraising Team, Top Fundraising Individual, and Team Spirit Award.
See the image below of the race course map. Runners and walkers will first complete the smaller loop, followed by the larger loop around the park.
Light snacks and water will be available in the Celebration Area. Runners will have access to a water station midway on the course.
No, you are responsible for your personal items.
Yes! Please contact Michelle@MomsHelpingMoms.org for more information.
Please contact Christina@MomsHelpingMoms.org if you have any other questions. We look forward to seeing you on race day!
Warinanco Park Map
Race Course Map
Runners and walkers will first complete the smaller loop, followed by the larger loop around the park.