Kiwimbi Spring Fling:
10K, 5K Runs &
45-Minute Walk for Thought!
Date: Saturday May 4, 2024
Place: Duke Island Park, 191 Old York Rd, Bridgewater, NJ
COURSE IS PAVED, FLAT AND FAST!
Registration: 8:00 am
10K race: 9:00 am
5K race: 9:00
Walkers go out immediately after the races begin.
(Why walk 45 minutes? That's the average amount of time a child in rural Kenya walks one way to school each day.)
The runs are USATFNJ 500 point Grand Prix Events.
This Event will be held RAIN OR SHINE!
T-Shirts for All Registrations Rec'd before April 1, 2024 - Others while Supplies Last!!
Prizes to Top 3 M/F Overall and
Awards to Top M/F 1st, 2nd, 3rd place Finishers in the following Age Groups:
15 & Under · 16-19 · 20-24 · 25-29 · 30-34 · 35-40 · 40-44 · 45-49 · 50-54 ·
55-59 · 60-64 · 65-69 · 70-74 · 75-79 · 80-89 · 90+
All proceeds to benefit Kiwimbi International.
In addition to your registration, you have the option to fundraise for Kiwimbi by asking family and friends to contribute to your Run or Walk in support of our mission. You can even create a team and include your friends!
If you raise over $400 we will cover your registration fee as our way of thanking you.
Sponsorships are available on the registration page and include race registrations. If you have a business that would like to partner with us, sign up to be a sponsor or send an email to info@kiwimbi.org.
No refunds.
Registration fees
USATF NJ 5K Grand Prix Registration
Price changes in 6 days 12 hours-
Discounted registration fee for USATF NJ members only. Includes one registration and one t-shirt (while supplies last).
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$32.00
Early Bird Registration
Feb 1 – Mar 31 -
Register for USATF NJ 5K Grand Prix Registration$35.00
Regular Registration
Now registering Apr 1 – May 3 -
$45.00
Day-of Registration
May 3 – May 4
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USATF NJ 10K Grand Prix Registration
Price changes in 6 days 12 hours-
Discounted registration fee for USATF NJ members only. Includes one race registration and one t-shite (while supplies last)
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$32.00
Early Bird Registration
Feb 1 – Mar 31 -
Register for USATF NJ 10K Grand Prix Registration$35.00
Regular Registration
Now registering Apr 1 – May 3 -
$45.00
Day-of Registration
May 3 – May 4
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10K Run
Price changes in 6 days 12 hours-
1 t-shirt (while supplies last), single registration
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$35.00
advanced registration
Feb 1 – Mar 31 -
Register for 10K Run$40.00
regular registration
Now registering Apr 1 – May 3 -
$45.00
Day of Registration
May 3 – May 4
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5K Run
Price changes in 6 days 12 hours-
1 t-shirt (while supplies last), single registration
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$35.00
advanced registration
Feb 1 – Mar 31 -
Register for 5K Run$40.00
regular registration
Now registering Apr 1 – May 3 -
$45.00
Day of Registration
May 3 – May 4
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45 Minute Walk for Thought
Price changes in 6 days 12 hours-
1 t-shirt (while supplies last), single registration. A contemplative 45 minute walk through beautiful Duke Island Park. Children and strollers welcome. Please no dogs.
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$25.00
advanced registration
Feb 1 – Mar 31 -
Register for 45 Minute Walk for Thought$30.00
regular registration
Now registering Apr 1 – May 3 -
$35.00
Day of Registration
May 3 – May 4
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RAFIKI Friend Sponsor
Rafiki– Swahili for Friend. Friends make all the difference! ~One complementary race registration and t-shirt (t-shirts not guaranteed unless ordered by 4/1/2024) ~One complementary ticket to the Kiwimbi Karamu Annual Fall Benefit on 9/28/24 ~Recognition Opportunities -Name and/or logo on Kiwimbi Spring Fling race marketing materials and t-shirt in small text -Live recognition at race -Name listed in race-day packet -Logo placement with link on our website and all event websites during the year -Logo on newsletters throughout the year reaching over 800 people -Logo on Karamu handout
TAWI Sponsorship
Tawi – Swahili for a small branch. This symbolic beginning demonstrates the impact of development and growth. ~Up to 2 complementary race registrations and t-shirts (t-shirts not guaranteed unless ordered by 4/1/2024) ~Up to 2 complementary tickets to the Kiwimbi Karamu Annual Fall Benefit on 9/28/24 ~Recognition Opportunities -Name and/or logo on Kiwimbi Spring Fling race marketing materials and t-shirt in small text -Live recognition at race -Name listed in race-day packet -Logo placement with link on our website and all event websites during the year -Logo on newsletters throughout the year reaching over 800 people -Social media shout-out on all of our channels, reaching over 1,500 people -Logo on Karamu handout -Live recognition at Karamu
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Register for TAWI Sponsorship$500.00
MBEGU Sponsorship
Mbegu – Swahili for Seed, Seeds are a beginning, fundamental building blocks, like the child herself. ~Up to 4 complementary race registrations and t-shirts (t-shirts not guaranteed unless ordered by 4/1/2024) ~Up to 4 complementary tickets to the Kiwimbi Karamu Annual Fall Benefit on 9/28/24 ~Recognition Opportunities -Name and/or logo on Kiwimbi Spring Fling race marketing materials and t-shirt in medium text -Live recognition at race -Name listed in race-day packet -Logo placement with link on our website and all event websites during the year -Logo with link on newsletters throughout the year reaching over 800 people -Social media feature on all of our channels, reaching over 1,500 people -Logo on Karamu handout
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Register for MBEGU Sponsorship$1,000.00
ANGA Sponsorship
Anga – Swahili for the sky. Only from the heart can you touch the sky. ~Up to 10 complementary race registrations and t-shirts (t-shirts not guaranteed unless ordered by 4/1/2024) ~Up to 10 complementary tickets to the Kiwimbi Karamu Annual Fall Benefit on 9/28/24 ~Recognition Opportunities -Name and/or logo on Kiwimbi Spring Fling race marketing materials and t-shirt below the event name with large text -Live recognition at race -Name listed prominently in race-day packet -Prominent logo placement with link on our website & all event websites during the year -Logo with link on newsletters throughout the year reaching over 800 people -Newsletter and social media features, reaching over 1,500 people -Prominent logo on Karamu handout
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Register for ANGA Sponsorship$10,000.00
CHEMICHEMI Sponsorship
Chemichemi – Swahili for spring of water found at the river’s source. A Kenyan farmer who plants his crop near a chemichemi is guaranteed a beautiful harvest. ~Up to 8 complementary race registrations and t-shirts (t-shirts not guaranteed unless ordered by 4/1/2024) ~Up to 8 complementary tickets to the Kiwimbi Karamu Annual Fall Benefit on 9/28/24 ~Recognition Opportunities -Name and/or logo on Kiwimbi Spring Fling race marketing materials and t-shirt with medium text -Live recognition at race -Name listed in race-day packet -Logo placement with link on our website & all event websites during the year -Logo with link on newsletters throughout the year reaching over 800 people -Newsletter feature and social media shout-out, reaching over 1,500 people -Logo on Karamu handout
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Register for CHEMICHEMI Sponsorship$5,000.00
MTI Sponsorship
MTI – Swahili for tree. The Tree of Life, the Mango Tree, the trees of agroforestry – trees are part of the life and well-being of a vibrant community. ~Up to 6 complementary race registrations and t-shirts (t-shirts not guaranteed unless ordered by 4/1/2024) ~Up to 6 tickets to the Kiwimbi Karamu Annual Fall Benefit on 9/28/24 ~Recognition Opportunities -Name and/or logo on Kiwimbi Spring Fling race marketing materials and t-shirt with medium text -Live recognition at race -Name listed in race-day packet -Logo placement with link on our website & all event websites during the year -Logo with link on newsletters throughout the year reaching over 800 people -Newsletter and social media shout-outs, reaching over 1,500 people -Logo on Karamu handout
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Register for MTI Sponsorship$2,500.00
About the Run
The 10K & 5K Runs are on the certified course along the river at Duke Island Park. FAST AND FLAT!
Each participant will receive a commemorative custom T-Shirt. Pick-up only.
There will be refreshments for all race participants.
The race will be RFID timed with results posted online immediately after the event.
Join Us on Facebook
Follow the Kiwimbi Spring Fling Race Facebook Page for updates and encouragement!
OUR MISSION:
To partner with underserved communities to create educational opportunities
through locally run libraries and community learning centers.
• 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable organization.
• Founded in 2011, began operating in Kenya in 2012.
• Kiwimbi Kenya received its approval as an NGO (Non-governmental
Organization, the Kenyan equivalent to a US charity) in 2015.
In Kenya we…
• Support underserved schools so students can pass
mandatory national exams that determine the quality
of the secondary school to which they can enroll.
• Provide critical academic support in the subjects of
English and Math, and create a community of literacy.
• Provide nutritious lunch for students preparing for
their first national exam and fresh, clean water for the
entire community.
• Provide access to reading curriculum and exam preparation books.
• Provide vocational training for young adults in carpentry, tailoring and art.
• Provide agricultural training to enable farmers to grow crops more
efficiently and counter deforestation.
Race Timing Provided By...
Event schedule
- Sat, May 4, 2024 8:00 AM - Packet Pick Up and Race Day Registration
- Sat, May 4, 2024 9:00 AM - 10K Run start
- Sat, May 4, 2024 9:00 AM - 5K Run start
- Sat, May 4, 2024 9:05 AM - Walk start
Contact information
- Event contact
- Lisa Connell
- lisa.connell@kiwimbi.org
- Phone
- +1 440-549-4624
- Website
- Visit website
