5K RUN • WALK • ROLL • VOLUNTEER • DONATE • SPONSOR | April 28
Greta's Run is the principal fundraiser for Greta's Run Foundation, a volunteer-led, granting-making 501(c)3 nonprofit.
Greta's Run is organized in memory of Greta Schoenemann, a Westfield High School freshman who died from injuries sustained on the first anniversary of 9/11, when a tree fell on her during lunch. Her childhood friends, Jayne Ruotolo and Ben Nanna, founded Greta's Run in 2013, to continue the work Greta was already doing. In honor of Greta's sister Elise, who has cerebral palsy, all proceeds benefit people with special & adaptive needs.
“The Westfield Public Schools join with the community in upholding the values of kindness and compassion that have become Greta’s legacy. The students, athletes and staff look forward to helping make Greta’s Run a success.”
Westfield School District Statement
Greta's Run Foundation • 519 Highland Avenue • Westfield, NJ | Tax ID: 81-1386137
Registration fees
RUNNERS - WALKERS & ELECTRIC-WHEELCHAIRS Closed
Online registration closed-
Runners, Walkers & Electric-Wheelchairs
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$25.00
Early Bird
Feb 9 – Apr 14 -
$30.00Apr 14 – Apr 28
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Non-motorized Wheelchairs / Hand-Cycles Closed
Online registration closed-
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$25.00
Early Bird
Feb 9 – Apr 14 -
$30.00Apr 14 – Apr 28
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Prosthesis Closed
Online registration closed-
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$25.00
Early Bird
Feb 9 – Apr 14 -
$30.00Apr 14 – Apr 28
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Parents w/ Strollers Closed
Online registration closed-
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$25.00
Early Bird
Feb 9 – Apr 14 -
$30.00Apr 14 – Apr 28
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Why Greta's Run?
Bib / Shirt Pickup
EARLY PICKUP*
Friday, 4/26, 3PM - 9PM
Gold Medal Fitness
475 North Avenue, Garwood, NJ
Saturday, 4/27, 12PM - 5PM
Alpha Fit Club
719 Central Avenue, Westfield NJ
RACE DAY PICKUP
Sunday, 4/28, 9AM - 10:45AM
Roosevelt Intermediate School
301 Clark Street, Westfield, NJ
Race Information
ENTRY FEE$25 Early Bird (by 4/14 at 11:59PM)$30 Regular Registration (4/15 to 4/28)
*Registrants by 4/15 guaranteed race shirts
AWARDS & PRIZES
Top 3 Overall Male & Female
Top 3 Overall Non-motorized Wheelchair / Hand-Cycle
Top 3 Overall Parents w/ Strollers
Top 3 Male & Female in each Age Group
*If enough athletes using prostheses compete, a Top 3 Overall will be established.
AGE GROUPS
10 & under 11-14; 15-19; 20-24; 25-29;
30-34; 35-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60-69; 70+
ACCESSIBILITY
All abilities welcome! Volunteers will be present for course assistance if needed.
5k COURSE - MAP
USATF certified and sanctioned event: clocks at each mile, water stops, rolling, flat and hill roads.
RESTRICTIONS
Race is rain or shine. No refunds. No roller-blades, pets (unless they are guide-pets), or skateboards.
*Bicycles can only be used if you are support for someone with special/adaptive needs.
Parking
*If you are able to walk, please do.
FREE PARKING - MAP
- Downtown Westfield Lots
- Westfield Train Station Lots
- On-street Parking
LIMITED PARKING
- Lord & Taylor lot (no parking after 12:30PM)
HANDICAP/ ACCESSIBLE PARKING (entire lot reserved for this purpose)
- Roosevelt Intermediate School Lot
NO PARKING - MAP
- ALL streets of the Greta’s Run Course
Beneficiaries
The proceeds from Greta’s Run benefit people with special & adaptive needs. Greta’s Run participants travel to Westfield, NJ from over 24 states, so we take a Local and National approach to making an impact.
When you give to Greta's Run, you get to see your gift in action! On race day, you will be able to meet the people who benefit from Greta's Run.
LOCAL IMPACT:
Restricted to benefit Greater Westfield, New Jersey residents. Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) provides physically challenged people with the tools they need to pursue active and healthy lifestyles. No matter if they're headed to the Paralympics, or playing tag with their grandkids, if an athlete has the desire to pursue an active lifestyle, we're there to support them. Learn more: WEBSITE | VIDEO
NATIONAL IMPACT:
Restricted to benefit one initiative that serves residents in multiple states. The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation (CDRF) is dedicated to improving quality of life for individuals living with paralysis, while advancing innovative research to uncover cures for spinal cord injury. Proceeds will benefit The Big Idea - an initiative to rapidly improve the health and quality of life for individuals living with spinal cord injury by advancing epidural stimulation research from the lab to the community. Learn more: WEBSITE | VIDEO
Top donors
No. | Name | Amount |
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1 | Washington Elementary School 5th Graders | $1,078.00 |
2 | Union Pork Store | $1,000.00 |
3 | Hot Yoga Revolution | $1,000.00 |
4 | Adelaide and little brother | $533.35 |
5 | Westfield Boosters | $500.00 |
6 | UBS Financial Services Inc. | $500.00 |
7 | River & Rail Cantina | $500.00 |
8 | Ed & Mary Smith | $500.00 |
9 | 16 Prospect Winebar & Bistro | $500.00 |
10 | The Fallig Family | $500.00 |
11 | Elegant Homes NJ | $500.00 |
12 | BMW of Springfield | $500.00 |
13 | Westfield Health & Rehabilitation | $500.00 |
14 | Spector Foerst & Associates | $500.00 |
15 | Eurosport of Westfield | $500.00 |
16 | Publick House | $500.00 |
17 | Westfield Pediatric Dental Group | $500.00 |
18 | The Fortino Family | $500.00 |
19 | Guillotine Salon & Spa | $500.00 |
20 | Bill & Patricia O'Connor | $500.00 |
Top fundraisers
1 | View fundraiser page for Heidi |
Heidi Schoeneman...$1,581.88 Raised$1,000.00 Goal |
View page for Heidi |
2 | View fundraiser page for Elise |
Elise Schoeneman...$1,351.24 Raised$1,000.00 Goal |
View page for Elise |
3 | View fundraiser page for Heidi |
Heidi Anderson$1,234.11 Raised$1,500.00 Goal |
View page for Heidi |
4 | View fundraiser page for Lyra |
Lyra Liptack$1,055.10 Raised$1,000.00 Goal |
View page for Lyra |
5 | View fundraiser page for Gabriel |
Gabriel Schoeneman...$657.54 Raised$1,000.00 Goal |
View page for Gabriel |
6 | View fundraiser page for Julie |
Julie Steinberg$239.83 Raised$500.00 Goal |
View page for Julie |
7 | View fundraiser page for Barbara |
Barbara HaleRaised: $161.45 |
View page for Barbara |
8 | View fundraiser page for Jamie |
Jamie ParksRaised: $158.69 |
View page for Jamie |
9 | View fundraiser page for Diane |
Diane GencoRaised: $107.35 |
View page for Diane |
10 | View fundraiser page for Dylan |
Dylan MistrettaRaised: $107.35 |
View page for Dylan |
Event schedule
- Sun, April 28, 2019 9:00 AM - Bib/Shirt Pickup and Day of Registration
- Sun, April 28, 2019 10:45 AM - Day of Registration Ends
- Sun, April 28, 2019 11:00 AM - Wheelchair / Hand-cycle Start
- Sun, April 28, 2019 11:03 AM - Run / Walk Start
- Sun, April 28, 2019 11:45 AM - Awards and Refreshments
Contact information
- Event contact
- Ben Nanna
- ben@gretasrun.com