Garden State 5k

Event Location:

Oak Ridge Park-Clark New Jersey
The address is: 136 Oak Ridge Road Clark New Jersey 07066

Event Date:

Thursday eve August 8^th 2024.

Event Times:

5:00-6:30:        Team packet pickup, company gathering.
6:30-7:30:        5k run/walk
7:30-9:00:        Post race party & awards

Testimonials:

“Thanks so much for another awesome event-it’s always a blast and gets better every year. Keep up the amazing work. We’ll see you next year.”
Julia Knaus-Vericon Construction Company

“Thank you for organizing. It was well run and our employees had a great time. Look forward to participating again next year with more participants.”
Michael Kim-East Coast Warehouse

Event Staging:

The pre-race activities (packet and tee shirt pick-up, race night registration, company gathering etc) and post-race party will all take place in the section of grass right at the main yellow house which is adjacent to the parking lot. We will have plenty of spaced out banquet tables and chairs set up for comfortable seating.

Race Course:

Starting right by the parking lot, the 5k course is one loop around scenic Oak Ridge Park. The finish line is right by the event staging area.

Party and Catering

The post-race party will be held on the grassy area right next to the main yellow house. Free beer and pizza will be available for all. For companies that want to do something a bit more elaborate on the food and beverage side, you are welcome to cater your own company picnic. We will provide comfortable banquet table seating for your entire team. Our D.J will be playing music from event start to finish. Our photographer will be taking team and individual photos which of course are free. Awards at 8 p.m for largest team, team with best tee shirt and fastest teams/individuals.

Parking:

Plenty of parking is available in the main lot which is right off of Oak Ridge Road. Overflow parking on the grass and by the archery area is readily available if needed. Union County Police will be on-site to manage. .

Registration Fee:

$45 team member

On-Line Registration Deadline:

Friday August 2^nd at 5pm

Team Payment Deadline:

Wednesday August 7^th at 5pm.

Race Day Registration:

Although discouraged, (please sign up in advance) any team member who misses the on-line registration deadline can show up on race night and join his or her team as a race night registrant.

Team Referrals:

We love and greatly appreciate team referrals. Provide us with the contact name at a prospective company and get a $50 gift card if they register.