Events
Richie's Race–Official Timed Mile
495 spots left. Price increases after May 24, 2025 at 12:00pm EDT
Mary's Miles–Walk and Donate for MTRF
Place
205 ConklintownRoad
Wanaque, NJ US 07465
Description
Richie's Race (Official Timed Mile) & Mary's Miles (Walk)
We are very excited to announce our Mary Therese Rose Fund Run/Walk in Memory of Rich DuHaime. In prior years, this was 5K Run/Walk formerly held in Darlington County Park in Mahwah. NJ. This year’s event will feature milers competing on the inner four lanes at the Lakeland Regional High School track. The walkers will be cheering them on from the outside four lanes, while raising funds for the cause. Mile runs are all the rage. Everyone within a stone's throw of Wanaque can see how fast (or slow) they can tackle a mile (5,280 feet/4 laps around the track), while having active fundraisers cheer them on
In Memory of Rich DuHaime
Rich and his family have been recipients of assistance through the fund for their special needs child and dedicated the last 10 years to raise funds for the children of the Mary Therese Rose Fund. Rich unexpectedly passed away on May 4th, 2021, and our fund has decided to honor his life and dedication to our charity.
About the Mary Therese Rose Fund
This fund was founded in honor of Mary Therese Rose Crilly who was born in 1998 with Joubert Syndrome, and who sadly passed away in 2003. We are a nonprofit organization, registered with the State of New Jersey as a 501(c)(3) organization, making all of your donations tax-deductible. Since its inception, it has been the mission of The Mary Therese Rose Fund to never deny a family in need. We are constantly organizing new fundraising activities.
Registration
Richie's Race*
(Nonrefundable)
Early until 5/24 - $30
5/25-Race Day - $35
Mary's Miles*
Suggested donation of $20 with registration.
* Mary's Miles registrants collecting donations of $50 or more and Richie's Race participants are eligible to receive an event t-shirt on site while supplies last.
Schedule
8:30 am – Registration Opens
10:00 – Race/Walk Starts
12:00 – Event Ends
Mile Event FOOTPRINT(S)!
What to Expect in a Mile Event
Mile events (or races) are traditionally conducted in heats where each participant occupies their own lane on a curve (see image below) prior to starting out and lapping the quarter (1/4) mile oval four (4) time from an innermost lane. Mile events are timed for speed where elite runners have been known to break the four (4) minute mark. This mile event will give you the opportunity run full out with a a flip side for those inclined to walk!
About the Track
A quarter mile oval has eight (8) lanes. The run will primarily utilize the four (4) interior lanes while the walkers the outside (remaining) two (2) lanes. But what about the other two (2) lanes?? Both events will be timed for their fastest/slowest quarter and mile times. Runners and walkers will start in shared heats of four lanes each while staggering in additional runners and walker from the remaining two (2) lanes. Think of lates five and 6 (5-6) as the "funnel". Walkers will leave the funnel and move directly into the outer lanes (7-8). They will also be running slightly more than a mile, (1.068 miles to be exact) however their mile pace will be calculated recorded to align to the events' distance.
Each participant will have two (2) opportunities at the mile. The better or faster time will be recorded/reported for the runner. Participants will be called up in a serial fashion provided their assigned bib numbers Awards will be given for the fastest times with randomly selected prizes for the walkers. Should there be any questions please reach out prior to signing up.
Race Contact Info
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