Frequently Asked Questions
Registration
Do you offer discounted registrations for military personnel?
We do offer a discount to military personnel. Upon registering, you can check a box that will apply the discount at the end of the registration process. You can also sign up as a team during the registration process.
Will participation medals be given?
Participation medals will be distributed to the first 1,000 live and virtual runners registered.
Will awards be given out?
Awards are given to the top three male, female, and non-binary finishers for both the live and virtual events. Participants will also receive awards in five-year increments, beginning at age nine.
Will participants receive t-shirts?
On the event day, t-shirts will be distributed to the first 1,000 participants (runners and walkers) registered for the live event. Virtual participants will also receive a still-yet-to-be-revealed item, but past items have included hats, cooling towels, and running belts.
Is the live 5K Run and Wellness Walk held at the same place and time?
The 5K Run and the Wellness Walk are held at the same site, 9 Cherry Lane, West Orange, N.J. The Race begins at 9:00 a.m. The walk will begin after the runners have turned off Cherry Lane into the Reservoir area, approximately 15-20 minutes after the start of the Race. Participants can walk the entire 5K route (3.1 miles) or just the Reservoir portion (1.8 miles).
Where is parking available for the Race and Walk?
Parking is available for all participants in lots close to the Race & Walk Course, including off Cherry Lane and at the Turtle Back Zoo, 560 Northfield Avenue, West Orange, N.J. As parts of Cherry Lane will be closed due to the event, alternate directions may be provided to access these lots. If registration numbers exceed the amount of nearby parking, shuttles may be offered from satellite parking sites. We encourage those who will be visiting the Zoo post-race to park there and walk over the Start Village prior to the race. We will provide updated parking information to all registered participants in the weeks leading up to the event and post it on the event website.
What time does registration open?
Registration for the live Run and Walk opens at 7:00 a.m.
Is there onsite registration available on November 2?
Onsite registration is available on November 2 but must be paid via credit card as this event is cashless. Currently, we cannot accept Venmo, Zelle, or Apple Pay.
Live Event
Are strollers permitted on the Race and Walk Course?
Strollers are permitted on the Race and Walk Course but must line up at the end of the queue so that they do not impede the path of other participants.
Are dogs allowed at the event?
While we love our animals as much as you do, dogs are not allowed at the RWJBarnabas Health Running with the Devils 5K Run & Walk, a USA Track & Field (USATF) sanctioned event. USATF prohibits dogs from participating in sanctioned events. South Mountain Recreation Complex is a public park; however, dogs are not allowed on the course during our Race, in Start Village, or at the Turtle Back Zoo. Service animals are permitted in all three locations, but they must check in at the Zoo before entering for additional instructions.
Virtual Event
Do I have to use the RunGo app to participate in the virtual event?
While it is not mandatory to use, only those who submit times through the RunGo app will be considered for prizes. We encourage all participants (live and virtual) to download the free app and hear encouraging messages of support from current New Jersey Devils players and RWJBarnabas Health providers and patients.
Can I run the virtual event multiple times?
The race route will go live on the RunGo app beginning October 2. Registered participants can run the route as often as they like, and their best time will be submitted for prize consideration.
