Issue 3: 9-22-18: …and they’re off!
Run America Newsletter Volume: 1 Issue: 3 – September 22, 2018 – …and they’re off! Edition
Welcome to the third edition of the Run America Newsletter. This issue will replace and pick up where What’s on track for North Jersey left off in 2017 with a growing national focus. We entitled this issue the …and they’re off!… for obvious reasons!
Before we get started lets take a moment to familiarize you with Run America? Simply put this is the last “place” (hopefully) you will need to Refine, Register and Record your events. When we say “place” you can use the Run America website or mobile app to find exactly the type of events you’d like to run whenever and wherever you are. Take a look at the video below to get a head start on doing just that!
Why is Run America such a BIG! DEAL? Besides helping runners we also provide, recurring event Sponsorship! As many of you know Sponsorship is not easy to come by. A Run America Sponsorship, contrary to what you might think, is super easy and if developed as prescribed could be accompanied by a BIG! CHECK. Back in June, we had the pleasure of issuing a fairly sizable BIG! CHECK to the Providence Marathon (picture below). Our hats off to Susan Rancourt (pictured), of Rhode Races and her team for putting on such a well run event! Be sure to catch up with Run America and Susan at the Jamestown event, this weekend, September 22nd which is featured a bit further down this newsletter.
As we can not feature every event in this newsletter we will provide our readers with a view into the events we have been asked to highlight or are sponsoring. Today, Run America allows you to filter almost 500,000 events annually by your absolute (coming soon) preferences. Don’t see what you are looking for here in the newsletter, then use Run America (website or mobile app) to get connected with the event that truly tickles YOUR fancy.
This newsletter, along with our Facebook, Instagram and Twitter feed will continue to feature what, we, Run America are currently up to. Be sure to LIKE us! As new features, venues, partnerships, and events occur we will look to inform our readers electronically. So let’s stop discussing what we are doing and get to it.
Going… Going… Gone! Be sure to check out the results from this weekends Jamestown Marathon… then wait 1.. 2.. 3.. weeks and sign up for the 2019 event or peruse the Rhode Races or Run America website to find the marathon that fits you!
9/22 – The Jamestown Rhode Race was held today Saturday, September 22, 2018. Join Rhode Races in 2019 for the only half marathon on the beautiful island of Jamestown, RI. The course circumvents nearly all of picturesque Conanicut Island, providing sweeping views of Narragansett Bay and the Newport Pell Bridge – the largest suspension bridge in New England. The course features vivid landscapes, winding roads, historic Watson Farm as well as the village of Jamestown with its small shops and quaint restaurants. The race starts in Fort Getty, winds past Mackeral Cove, heads straight across the island before the decline into Jamestown Village, then following the east side of the island. It cuts through a beautiful neighborhood before coming up the west side of the island where you will enjoy views of windmills, estuaries and farms before finishing back at Fort Getty. Come see 13.1 miles of Jamestown in late September 2019.
You might have missed this one but you still have time for a little color, puppies, a run on the tarmac and the NJ Devils! Read on to see where you should run to next!
9/30 – Wayne Color Run. The Wayne Valley Dance Team request your presence… as they present their 3rd Annual Wayne Color Run Extravaganza! Those that participated last year know, this is not going to be your “run of the mill” color run! The Dance Team will be taking over the entire Wayne Town Municipal Complex AND Wayne Valley High School to cover you with color! Local sponsors will be taking over the themed Color stations so you don’t want to miss this one… they will be taking about this one for a long time to come!
Interested in a Color Run that’s got your groove! The Wayne Valley Dance Team has just the event to get you moving!
Wanna Sneak Peak?!?! There will be a “Tunnel of Color” to kick things off followed by three (3) additional stations where you’ll be colorized! The best part is this run makes two (2) FULL LOOPS of the course so there’s twice the color and twice the fun as compared to your tradition Color Run. The Dance Team will be continuing its efforts to support the St. Jude Children’s Hospital in the process. Please mark your calendar, then make your way to Wayne Town Hall (intersection of Valley Road and Preakness Ave) the 30th of September for one of the best Color Runs around!
How about “seeing” and supporting man’s best friend???
10/7 – Seeing Eye 5K. An over the top Seeing Eye 5K Run/Walk returns… to the Morristown area, Sunday, October, 7th. Come celebrate Blindness Awareness month with this 6th Annual Doggy Dash Walk & 5K Run presented by Freshpet. Upgraded with a picturesque USATF Certified course the event is truly something to “see”! Starting with our dog lovers the event will boast a five (5) category Doggy Pageant (waiting to hear from Travelers on whether they want to sponsor the 5k or pageant). Owners and attendees won’t need to be jealous of their pooches as there will be an additional costume category for you and your dog! Add in a 50/50 and gift basket raffles, a free face and caricature painter/artist, a DJ and there’s something for everyone. The event is pulling out all the stops to ensure a good time for all walks of life!?
Those looking to join the event may run or walk as an individual, or invite their friends, family or colleagues to participate in a Doggy Dash team. Turn your participation into a fundraiser and be eligible for some really nice prizes! Can’t run, but want to be involved? Volunteering opportunities are available. Simply check out the volunteer tab on the left menu the Seeing Eye event page (click banner above). Questions? Interested in becoming a sponsor? Email [email protected] The Seeing Eye looks forward to bringing everyone together on October 7th in Lidgerwood Park, Morristown… and YES there will be puppies!
Did you know that Western NJ has a growing calendar of event? Lets see what’s taking flight in Blairstown, NJ.
10/13 – Up, Up & Away 5X. The 2018 Up, Up & Away Race is coming this October 13th! Here’s everything you need to know about the race:
What: Choose from a 5 mile or 5K race or sign the kiddies (7 & younger) up for the Fly by Fun Run.
When: Saturday, October 13th at 9:30am.
Where: Blairstown Airport—a beautiful setting with a fast, flat course. (36 Lambert Road, Blairstown)
Why: To benefit the Little Hill Foundation, Alina Lodge, Haley House and North Warren Counseling Center addictions treatment and recovery… Goodie bags (first-come, first-serve)… Great prizes for our winners… Chip timing and a Skydiving event!!!
Don’t wait—reserve your spot today! Interested in sponsoring? call 908-362-6114
When: Saturday, October 13th at 9:30am.
Where: Blairstown Airport—a beautiful setting with a fast, flat course. (36 Lambert Road, Blairstown)
Why: To benefit the Little Hill Foundation, Alina Lodge, Haley House and North Warren Counseling Center addictions treatment and recovery… Goodie bags (first-come, first-serve)… Great prizes for our winners… Chip timing and a Skydiving event!!!
Don’t wait—reserve your spot today! Interested in sponsoring? call 908-362-6114
11/3 – Running with the Devils. Please join RWJBarnabas Health and the New Jersey Devils to support the health of New Jersey through the Running with the Devils 5K Run and Family Fun Walk on Saturday, November 3 at the Essex County South Mountain Recreation Complex. This event brings together participants from across the state and supports the collective commitment of RWJBarnabas Health and the New Jersey Devils to build stronger communities by promoting healthy, active lifestyles and world-class healthcare.While proceeds from the event will benefit programs and services at RWJBarnabas Health’s 11 hospital facilities and hospice, participants and sponsors have the opportunity to designate their hospital of choice to ensure their support stays local.
Runners and walkers will enjoy a USATF-certified course down Cherry Lane and around the Reservoir. Timers at miles one and two, water stations, and a clock finish are featured.
All participants receive FREE! entrance to the Turtle Back Zoo the day of the event. New Jersey Devil’s Alumni, games and activities will be featured. Kids’ sprints are open to children 12 years and younger, and family-friendly entertainment and refreshments will be on-hand. Race shirts are guaranteed to pre-registrants and while supplies last, on event day.
Salmini Sportfilm is the producer behind the YES Network’s Running! Interested in getting a recap of an event? Looking to promote your event beforehand? Be sure to contact them via there Facebook page while getting in on all the days events!
CLICK on the EVENT NAME in EACH LISTING BELOW to LEARN MORE ABOUT THE EVENT or to REGISTER.
9/29 Wyckoff, NJ Never End the Fight 5K.
10/14 Wall, NJ Surf Taco Taco Trot 5K.
10/20 Wanaque, NJ Run for Completion.
11/22 Sparta, NJ Krogh’s Turkey Trot.
Need more events! Be sure to use the Run America Mobile App to find just the event you are looking for!
For those that have not heard the news the 2nd Generation of the Run America mobile app has been out in circulation for a little over a year and is available in the iTunes Appstore and Google Play. Any event that requires you to “move your feet” will be in Run America at some point soon (that is unless the event chooses not to???). Every walk, run, across all known terrains, from sea to shining sea, is destined for Run America. Run America is presently working to integrate all multisport and variety runs too! The idea behind Run America is simple. Provide an app that can filter through all known events with a strong profile of preferences, to find the event that you want exactly when you need it. The current version of Run America brings together all the events from RunSignUp, Active and Race Entry into a single interface. Runners be sure to check out the app now so you know when its time to run. Race Directors, we have your Sponsorship! Event Promoters & Timers, we’ve got your finish…. arch! Reach out for all the details!
If Linkedin is your thing we also have the Group for you! Closing in on one thousand (1000) members the Race Director & Event Promoters Group is the place to discuss anything you need to know about “managing” a run, walk, multisport or variety event! Be sure to request admittance and keep on top of what’s going on in the fast-paced world of race and event promotions!
That’s it for the Third Edition of the Run America Newsletter … now find a friend, a loved one, an event and get out there and run (or walk) and have some fun all while supporting a number of top-notch causes and charities… Anyone looking to provide, promote or share information in the next Run America newsletter should send an email with those details outlining your contact information. Back issues of WoTFNJ & the Run America newsletter can now be found under the SOCIAL menu on tristatetiming.com. Gotta Run! Run America Editorial Staff
Besides his philanthropic endeavors, Ross Mistretta has an interest in Tristate Timing, Run America, maintains a partnership with RunSignUp.com, collaborates with a number of race directors, promoters & timers and is a passionate runner just like you. He is also an IT Operations Management (ITOM) technology executive for a prominent Fortune 50 company. He prides himself on orchestrating a “well run” and “economically fit” event… something we can all appreciate. Ross understands the challenges that fundraising present today. Anyone looking to contacting Ross or learning more about his endeavors can connect with him on Linkedin (please indicate that you received your invitation through this newsletter)