Thank you to everyone who participated in our Chasing the American Dream 5K Run & Walk!
July 28, 2016 at Duke Island Park
Bridgewater, New Jersey
Click here for Race Results (via Compuscore) | Official Press Release
Questions? Please contact Executive Director,
Lauretta Farrell, at 908.860.3902.
Championship Sponsor
E A Boniakowski Insurance Services
Kids' Sprints Sponsor
Hugs for Brady Foundation
Runners can register on race day!
On-Site Registration Fees:
5K Run: $30
5K Run - USATF: $30
5K Run - Affinity Members: $30
5K Run - Affinity Employees: $30
Kids' Sprints: $15
Registration fees
5K Run Closed
Online registration closed-
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$20.00Apr 1 – Apr 30
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$25.00May 1 – May 31
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$27.00Jun 1 – Jul 26
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HELPING NEW JERSEY FAMILIES THRIVE
Join us for a twilight race at Duke Island Park
and help New Jersey Families Thrive!
Our participating charities help families realize their American Dream by
sheltering the homeless, feeding the hungry, honoring our military veterans,
caring for kids with cancer, providing safe, low-cost recreation opportunties,
educating young people, training the disabled for independence,
and supporting families in crisis.
You can help by "Chasing the American Dream," lacing up your running shoes, recruiting teammates,
and asking family and friends to donate.
In addition to a traditional 5K, we will offer Kids' Sprints
as well as:
Music
Games & prizes
Food & drink
A fun night out!
Prizes will be awarded to top finishers overall, in age categories,
and for top fundraisers.
All 5K Runners will receive complimentary T-shirts.
All Kids' Sprint participants will receive a medal.
PARTICIPATING CHARITIES
The following charities will benefit from your participation in this event:
Abilities of Northwest Jersey
Central Jersey Housing Resource Center
Elle Foundation
Empower Somerset
HomeSharing, inc.
Hugs for Brady
Matheny Medical & Educational Center
Midland School
New Jersey Community Capital
New Jersey Vietnam Veterans Memorial Foundation
Prevent Child Abuse New Jersey
Somerset County YMCA
Somerset Home for Temporarily Displaced Children
Summit Speech School
FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY!
BECOME A SPONSOR!
PREMIUM SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES
Championship Package - $3000 Taken!
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Logo Recognition, including naming rights to the event, Lead Logo on 5K race shirt, Logo on bib numbers for 5K race, Logo on race website
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Online & Social Exposure, including link to your website/logo on our website, Facebook and Twitter mentions on event page (approx. 1 per month)
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EBag, instead of the traditional “Goody Bag”, we will send an informational emails out to all participants, the week before the race, the night before the race and a week following the race. Within and surrounding all race information will be your choice of promotional information, coupons & promos.
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On-site Promotions, including your banner at the Finish Line, on-site promotional booth, opportunity to hang your banner in another prominent location at the event and an opportunity to assist at start, finish, and awards ceremony for 5K run
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10 Complimentary Entries
Kids' Sprints Sponsor - $1500 Taken!
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Logo Recognition, including Logo on 5K race shirt, Logo on race website
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Online & Social Exposure, including Logo/name on our website, Facebook and Twitter mention on event page in September
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EBag, instead of the traditional “Goody Bag”, we will send an informational emails out to all participants, the week before the race, the night before the race and a week following the race. Within and surrounding all race information will be your choice of promotional information, coupons & promos.
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5 Complimentary Entries
Refreshment Sponsor - $1,000
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EBag, instead of the traditional “Goody Bag”, we will send an informational emails out to all participants, the week before the race, the night before the race and a week following the race. Within and surrounding all race information will be your choice of promotional information, coupons & promos.
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4 Complimentary Entries
Entertainment Sponsor -- $500
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Recognition on the Band Stand
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2 Complimentary Entries
Water Stop Sponsor -- $500
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Your banner can be displayed at the water station which 5K runners pass twice. Volunteer at the water station and wear your group’s shirts/uniforms for added recognition. Includes 2 complimentary entries.
Lead Vehicle Sponsor -- $500 Taken!
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Your branded vehicle (you provide) will lead the 5K runners on the course and may remain parked near the finish line for the duration of the event.
COMMUNITY SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES
Silver Medal Sponsor - $250
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EBag - instead of the traditional “Goody Bag”, we will send an informational emails out to all participants, the week before the race, the night before the race and a week following the race. Within and surrounding all race information will be your choice of promotional information, coupons & promos.
Kilometer Sponsor - $100 *3 left!
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Your name/logo displayed with a sign at each kilometer on race day. Just 5 available; first come, first serve.
Race Day Donations
Thank you to all of the organizations that have generously donated items, including..
- Function Beverages from Precision Sports Entertainment: electrolyte-enhanced sports drinks for pre/post workout hydration.
Top donors
No. | Name | Amount |
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1 | EA Boniakowski | $3,000.00 |
2 | Hugs for Brady | $1,500.00 |
3 | AFCU Executive Leadership Team | $500.00 |
Top teams
1 |
PCA-NJ Great Childhoods TeamRaised:$1,100.00 |
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2 |
Summit Speech School$600.00 Raised$500.00 Goal |
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3 |
New Jersey Vietnam Veterans' Memorial FoundationRaised:$450.00 |
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Event schedule
- Thu, July 28, 2016 5:00 PM - Kids' Sprints!
- Thu, July 28, 2016 6:00 PM - Chasing the American Dream 5K
- Thu, July 28, 2016 7:15 PM - Award Ceremony
- Fri, July 28, 2017 4:30 PM - Registration/Packet Pick-up
Contact information
- Event contact
- Lauretta Farrell
- Phone
- +1 908-860-3902
- Website
- Visit website