Start Times:

9:00    -  5K Run

11:00  -  Awards Ceremony

5K Run:

The 5K Run attracts more than 1,000 runners and walkers of all ages and abilities. The race starts and finishes on Sunset Lane, near the entrance to the track. The 5K Run begins at 9:00 sharp, and runners begin lining up at the starting line around 8:45. For everyone’s safety and as a courtesy to faster runners, slower runners and walkers are asked to start towards the back of the pack. The 5K Run features an Elite Runner Start, which allows under-21:00 5K runners to start at the front of the pack.

Timing:

The 5K Run uses ChronoTrack B-Tag electronic timing. All participants must wear a bib number on the front of their shirt. Awards are determined by clock time only. Click here for instructions for wearing your B-Tag.

5K Course:

Click here for a map of the 5K course.

The 5-kilometer course is certified by USATF. The race starts on Sunset Lane, following a mostly residential course through the streets of Tenafly. There is an uphill midway through the race (Norman Place) and another short uphill around 2.5 miles into the race (Virginia Street), with a downhill the last half mile.

The course has 5 water stations and clocks at 1 mile, 2 miles, and the finish line.

The 5K course record is 15:59 for males (Solomon Too, 2010) and 18:49 for females (Misa Tamura, 2011).

5K Awards:

Top 3 overall Male and Female

Top Tenafly resident Male and Female

Top 3 Male and Female: non-Tenafly 13 & under, non-Tenafly 14-18, all towns 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+

Top 3 Male and Female for every Tenafly grade (K-12)

Top 3 Male and Female Tenafly Public Schools staff

Top 3 Male and Female 5K Stroller Trot runners

Awards are determined by clock time only. No duplicate awards.
Tenafly grade awards are for students who live in Tenafly and students who attend public or private school in Tenafly.

5K Dog Walk:

The 5K Dog Walk starts at 9:05, after the 5K runners are on their way. It follows the same course as the 5K Run. The course has 5 water stations, which provide water for both humans and dogs.

Click here for a map of the 5K course.

Awards: Top 3 Male and Female dog walkers.

Dog Parade:

The Dog Parade begins at 10:00 behind the gym at Tenafly Middle School. The course consists of several obstacles and judging stations for awards.

Dog Parade Award Categories:

Best Hair and Nails
Best Trick for a Biscuit
Best Dog and Human Look-Alikes
Best Dog and Human Dance Contest
Doggie Idol

All dogs receive a medal.

Tiger Cub Races:

The Tiger Cub Races, for little runners up to age 6, take place at 10:15 on the football field (inside the track). Runners under 4 years old will run 25 yards; 4-year-olds will run 50 yards; 5-year-olds will run 75 yards; and 6-year-olds will run 100 yards.

All participants receive a medal.

1-Mile Fun Run:

The Kaplen JCC on the Palisades 1-Mile Fun Run begins at 10:30 outside the gym at Tenafly Middle School. The Fun Run is led by the Tenafly High School Track Team.

Click here for a map of the 1-Mile Fun Run course.

All participants receive a medal.

Challenger Fun Run:

The Challenger Fun Run is for children with special needs and their “buddies.” At 10:00, there will be warm-up exercises at the track. Then at 10:30, participants meet at the start of the 1-Mile Fun Run outside the gym at Tenafly Middle School and can walk/run either the full 1-mile route or a modified route through the Roosevelt Commons.

Participants can enjoy these activities with or without a supervising partner or “buddy.” This is not a drop-off activity.

All participants receive a medal.

Training Sessions:

Free training sessions for the Challenger Fun Run will take place on Mondays in May, 5:30-6:30 p.m., at the Tenafly Track. Buddies will be there to help out, but this is not a drop-off activity. Click here for more information. Please complete this form and bring it to the first session.

1-Mile Dog Fun Run:

The 1-Mile Dog Fun Run starts at 10:35 outside the gym at Tenafly Middle School. It follows the same course as the 1-Mile Fun Run.

Click here for a map of the 1-Mile Fun Run course.

All participants receive a medal.

Weather:

Rain or shine.

Amenities:

All registered runners receive T-shirt, goody bag, water bottle, and other free giveaways (while supplies last).

Family Health & Fitness Fair:

The Family Health & Fitness Fair takes place all morning in the Tenafly Middle School gym, featuring exhibition tables of more than 80 sponsors, as well as complimentary food and water. To learn more about becoming a sponsor, click here.