Join us for the 6th Annual O'Connell's Run on September 26th 2015.
The 5k Run and a 1/2 mile kid's run support the
Registration fees
Kid's Run Closed
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$10.00Mar 30 - Sep 24
5k Run Closed
Online registration closed-
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ClosedMar 30 – Mar 30
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$18.00Mar 30 – Jul 31
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$20.00Aug 1 – Sep 15
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$25.00Sep 15 – Sep 24
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Awards and Amenities
- Cash prizes for overall first place winners (men and women)
- Age group awards in 10 year increments
- Awards to top teams (open category)
- Prizes to top fundraisers (teams and individuals)
- Randomly selected prizes for 5k runners
- Great post-race food spread
- Gifts for kids
- USATF Certified Course
Course Description
- The starting line for O’Connell’s Run is located on Palisade Avenue, between Paterson Plank & 2nd Street
- This is a fast & easy course; with a slight incline at the beginning, and a downhill finish.
Directions
- Starting line is at 2nd Street and Palisade Avenue in Union City
- Street parking is available, around Washington Park or on New York , Bergenline , Central and Summit Avenue, as well as any of the numbered side streets.
- Please note Palisade Ave. will be closed from 2nd to 29th St.
- The starting line is an easy walk from Hoboken, and very easy to get to from Jersey City (the starting line borders Jersey City Heights). Union City is easily accessible via NJ Transit buses.
Walking From Hoboken
- Go to Ninth Street, Just west of Jackson Street
- Take the 9th Street Light Rail elevator up to Congress Street
- Head west on Congress Street to Palisade Avenue
- Turn right onto Palisade Avenue
- Walk a few short blocks to 2nd Street
Top donors
No. | Name | Amount |
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1 | Anonymous | $1,000.00 |
2 | Paul Bradley | $500.00 |
3 | Mark and Cheryl Bradley | $500.00 |
Top teams
1 |
Team FlettRaised:$1,775.00 |
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2 |
Team Duct TapeRaised:$1,624.00 |
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3 |
Burkly HobosRaised:$1,235.00 |
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Top fundraisers
1 | View fundraiser page for Cole |
Cole SettimiRaised: $2,290.00 |
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2 | View fundraiser page for Thomas |
Thomas CasulliRaised: $1,200.00 |
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3 | View fundraiser page for Michael |
Michael FlettRaised: $575.00 |
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Event schedule
- Sat, September 26, 2015 8:00 AM - Registration & Packet Pick-Up
- Sat, September 26, 2015 10:00 AM - 5k Run
- Sat, September 26, 2015 11:00 AM - Kids’ Run
- Sat, September 26, 2015 11:05 AM - Awards Ceremony
Contact information
- Event contact
- O'Connell's Run
- oconnellsrun@yahoo.com
- Website
- Visit website