INTRODUCTION

The Rotary Club of Montgomery Rocky Hill is pleased to announce the  RUN WITH ROTARY (a 5K Road Race/walk) and 1 mile Ramble/Fun walk. These events will take place on Sunday, April 25, 2010, at Montgomery Middle School, (hereafter, "Upper Middle School") (formerly Montgomery High School campus) at 375 Burnt Hill Road, Skillman, NJ (Montgomery Township). The ramble/walk will begin at 10:00 AM, followed by the 5K Road Race/walk at 10:35 AM. Proceeds will benefit the Rotary Club of Montgomery Rocky Hill Foundation, a 501(c)(3) a not for profit organization that is involved in local, national, and international charitable activities such as providing support for the Montgomery Township Food Pantry and  programs spearheaded by Rotary International for the  eradication of polio and provision of relief to victims of natural disasters through the ShelterBox Program. A full list of our club's charitable activities is provided below.

Formerly known as the “Run with Aimee”, this wonderful race was first held in 1997. After ten successful years, the founding family decided to end its participation in the race. The Rotary Club of Montgomery Rocky Hill, at the urging of the Montgomery Township Recreation Department, volunteered to maintain this important community activity. CLICK HERE to visit the Run with Aimee website.

The RUN WITH ROTARY is presented this year by Long Motor Company (Volvo of Princeton, Bridgewater Volvo), Mason Griffin & Pierson, Princeton Orthopaedic Associates, UBS Financial Services and Brad Benson Hyundai. Their thoughtful and generous donations represent a powerful commitment to this charitable community event. We continue to recruit Sponsors for 2010. If you are interested fill out the pledge form below, or contact us at race_information@runwithrotary.org

We are also very grateful for the support of HACBM, Architects, Engineers and Planners, and Omni Environmentalour Gold Level Sponsors for 2010.

Silver Level Sponsors have made significant contributions to the success of this year’s RUN WITH ROTARY. Silver Level Sponsors for 2010 include: Belle Mead Garage, Hillsborough Message Therapy, Leidtka Trucking, Montgomery Recreation Dept., Sharbell Development, Coca-Cola Enterprises - Dasani Water, G R Murray Insurance and Provident Bank.

For a full list of Sponsors, including Gold Level, Silver Level and Bronze Level Sponsors, CLICK HERE. Potential Sponsors are invited to CLICK HERE or contact us at race_information@runwithrotary.org  for Sponsor information. Art Martin and Bob Milhiser of the Race Committee note, “All calls, for all levels of Sponsorship, are welcomed and promptly returned.”

THE 5K ROAD RACE - Return to Top

The 5K (3.1 miles) Road Race is a 500 point “New Balance (NB) NewJersey Grand Prix” event. The NB Grand Prix is a prestigious series of races of various lengths held throughout New Jersey. Grand Prix events are selected by the New Jersey Section of the USA Track and Field organization (USATF-NJ) and are based on strict criteria. Events attract top quality runners from throughout the state as well as local athletes. Runners do not need to compete in the Grand Prix to enter. Participants at all levels are welcome and many recreational runners enjoy the 5K distance. First-time participants are especially encouraged to join in this race, which continues to be a classic spring event on the Race Calendar of serious and recreational Central New Jersey runners and walkers.

The RUN WITH ROTARY 5K course has been certified in length and is officially sanctioned by the USATF-NJ. This certification also means that the Race results can be registered for state and national 5K records, should any be set. The 5K follows a loop route, mostly flat, with one small hill in the first mile.  The last mile is gradually down hill with a flat finish. Water is available at the start/finish and at the two mile mark. The 5K route is “walker-friendly,” meaning that all types of walkers including race-walkers are welcomed.

For the complete 5K course description and a map, CLICK HERE.

Walkers are welcome and encouraged to participate in the 5K.

 

RAMBLE/FUN WALK - Return to Top

The 1 mile Ramble/Fun walk is for all ages and all abilities. It provides an excellent opportunity to get some exercise while participating in a worthwhile community event for a good cause. The organizers expect serious runners, not-so-serious runners, walkers, and all types of "ramblers" to enjoy spring time weather on the flat course past a sampling of Montgomery Township's beautiful homes and woods. The Ramble starts at 10:00 AM, 35 minutes prior to the 5K Race. This enables various members of the same family to cheer for each other even if they are participating in  different events.

 

THE FOURTEENTH YEAR...AND BEYOND! - Return to Top

Once again, RUN WITH ROTARY and Montgomery Earth Day will be held on the same day.  The latter activities  will take place at the Montgomery High School just a short walk away. The synergy resulting from this scheduling will help promote and enhance both events.

In 2010, the RUN WITH ROTARY continues to explore expansion of the 5K race and 1 mile ramble to include a 2.5 mile walk on the Montgomery Township Pathways. In addition, RUN WITH ROTARY will continue to evolve and the activities of other community organizations will be added to the day's festivities.

 

T-SHIRTS AND RUNNER’s PREMIUM - Return to Top

This year, all pre-registered participants will receive a moisture wicking long sleeve t-shirt and a valuable “Goodie Bag”. The first 200 5K runners who pre-register will receive a special “Runners Premium" and other gifts.

The RWR committee is pleased to announce the Runners Premium this year is a rain resistant windbreaker.

Distribution of the shirts, premium and "goodie bag" will only occur at registration and check-in at the day of the race. No other pickups are available.

REFRESHMENTS - Return to Top

Plentiful refreshments will be available after each event.

 

TIMES & TIMING - Return to Top

The 5K race is scored by CompuScore,whom will present results immediately following the conclusion of the race. Individual, age-group and team results are also available at CompuScore’s website the evening of the race  and a link to the results is available on our website.

All events are held rain or shine.

FIRST PLACE TROPHIES - Return to Top

First Place Trophies are hand sculptured bronze trophies by Tim Maslyn Studios. These one of kind bronze trophies were commissioned by The Rotary Club of Montgomery Rocky Hill in 2006 for the 2007 Run and again in 2008 for the 2009 Run and beyond.

AWARDS - Return to Top

RUN WITH ROTARY will have 94 Awards in many different categories. Awards will be given to the first three overall 5K female and male finishers. The “Montgomery Township Resident,” award category will be offered again this year for the first female and male Montgomery Township Resident 5K finishers. Awards will also be presented to the top three female and top three male finishers in the following twelve age groups in the 5K: Under 15, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39,40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64 and 65 and over. Awards are also presented to the first place overall Masters (40+ years) female and male finishers.

In the TEAMS category, first place awards will be given in the 5K Female, Male and Mixed categories. Each winning Team member will receive an award.

No duplicate awards will be made, except in the Team and Montgomery Township Resident categories.

In keeping with the spirit of the day, every 1 Mile Ramble finisher will be presented with a special commemorative ribbon. All Ramble finishers can read their times on the computer printout available in the “Big Tent” following the event.

 “RUN WITH ROTARY” ON THE INTERNET - Return to Top

RUN WITH ROTARY  dedicated Internet Website contains the complete course description and an application that can be downloaded. Participants can register on-line through a secure service, read the latest weather forecast for the area and find detailed driving directions. A registration confirmation page is also available, as well as the previous year’s race results, special sponsor information and links to other Web sites. Questions and comments about the Website or the race can be directed to the Race Committee by clicking HERE.

 

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS - Return to Top

CLICK HERE for a listing of all Sponsors and other supporters.

To register now, On line CLICK HERE.

See you on Sunday, April 25, 2010.