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, (hereafte, "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 not for profit organization t hat
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 provision of relief to victims of natural disasters. A full list of our club's charitable activities is provided below.
Formerly known as the “Run with Aimee”, this wonderful race was
was first held in 1997. After ten successful years, thefounding 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, and UBS Financial Services. 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 moreinfo@runwithrotary.org
We are also very grateful for the support of HACBM, Architects, Engineers and Planners, and Omni Environmental our 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 (3.1 miles) Road Race is a 500 point “New Balance (NB) New
Jersey 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 downhill with a flat finish. Water is available at the start/finish and at the one 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.
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 springtime 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 founders of RUN WITH AIMEE conceived of this spring time race as a local charity event. The inaugural 1997 race drew 358 registrants for the 5K Run and the One Mile Ramble. The race, now called RUN WITH ROTARY, is now in its 14th year and its Committee strives to retain the race's hometown appeal. By introducing a computerized finish line, an Internet web site, additional prize categories, on-line registration and a new “Team Competition”, the Rotary Club of Montgomery Rocky Hill has succeeded in increasing the event's popularity. As a result, the number of participants has substantially increased since the race's inauguration.
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 adjacent Lower Middle 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.
RACE COURSE RECORDS AND RESULTSReturn to Top
Female Catagory
The 2009 female winner of the 5K was
Christine Witt
of Rocky Hill, NJ, in 20 minutes, 31 seconds (a pace equivalent to six minutes and thirty-six
seconds per mile). Second place female was Amy Buhoski of North Brunswick, NJ in 20:40. Third place female was Megan O'Leary of
Marlton, NJ, in 20:58.
The female course record of 17:38 was set
in 2000 by Meg Busse of Stockton, NJ.
Male Catagory
The first male runner to cross the 5K finish line was
Yigal Yonah
of Princeton, NJ, in 17 minutes, 18 seconds (a pace equivalent to five
minutes, 34 seconds per mile). Second place male was Michael Stanley of Skillman, NJ in 17:43. Third place male was Mahesh Sambasivam of Pennington, NJ, in a time of 17:49.
The male course record of 15:22 was
set in 2003 by Corey Smith of Washington, DC.
Full results from last year's race as well as the previous year's results are available by following this LINK.
Course records can be viewed HERE.
Discounted pre-registration entries are being accepted now.
Participants can register for the 5K or the 1 Mile Ramble
directly from our secure Internet website. For immediate registration
and confirmation, CLICK HERE. Mailed registrations CLICK HERE must be postmarked no later than April 18, 2010.
The pre-registration fee is $23 for the 5K and $15 for the 1 Mile
Ramble. USATF-NJ members who pre-register for the 5K Race may take a $2
discount. Registrations should not be mailed after April 18, 2010.
Registration on Race day is $25 for the 5K and $15 for the Ramble. Only
cash or checks will be accepted on Race Day. We can not accommodate
credit cards.
As a special convenience to participants, online registration will be kept open through midnight, April 21, 2010.
We encourage you to visit the USATF-NJ website to learn about the advantages of membership.
T-SHIRTS AND RUNNER’s PREMIUM Return to Top
This year, all pre-registered participants will receive a quality t-shirt and a valuable “Goodie Bag”.
5K participants who pre-register will receive a special “Runner’s Premium” and other gifts. The RWR committee will announce the Runners Premium and other items in weeks to come. These items cannot be guaranteed to those registering on Race Day.
Plentiful refreshments will be available after each event. 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.
Race applications are available from any of the Sponsors or can be downloaded by CLICKING HERE. Requests for applications can also be directed race_information@runwithrotary.org.
Team
Competition continues to grow and we are looking for another exciting year in team competition. The Team Competition is an excellent way
for co-workers, friends, neighbors and others to band together to add a
little ‘spark’ to the experience.” The teams can be competitive or
non-competitive. Teams need not be officially sponsored and they may
choose their own name.
We encourage non-competitive team formation. Bring your friends, design our own shirts, have some fun on this great day.
Teams must pre-register. There is no extra cost for team
registration. A team consists of at least three members and a maximum
of five members. Multiple teams from the same organization are
encouraged. The best three times of team members are scored. Please provide us with the name of your team on the application.
Teams may be formed in the all-Female, all-Male or Mixed categories.
A Mixed team must have at least one female and one male. For scoring
purposes, a Mixed team’s score will include at least one member of each
gender.
Individual team members can belong to only one team. Teams do not
need to work for the same employer or be members of the same
organization or club. Corporations, running clubs and other groups may
have multiple teams (with different names, of course).
A special pickup area for race bibs and goodie bags are reserved in
the Big Tent on Race Day for team members. Individual team members may
check in separately - you do not need to assemble as a team prior to
packet pickup.
We even have a special Team Application form for you! Click HERE for a copy. You do not need to use this form to send your entries to
us, but it may make it easier to assemble your team with all members on
one sheet. Please mail all team entries early enough to reach us by the
pre-registration cutoff. There is no team registration on Race Day.
Sorry, but there can be no substitutions or changes made on Race Day.
SPECIAL NOTE: If you are registering on-line as a Team Member,
please use EXACTLY the same name for your team so we can match you with
your teammates.
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.
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 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.
RUN WITH ROTARY BENEFICIARIESReturn to Top
Each year since 1990 the Rotary Club of Montgomery Rocky Hill Club
Foundation hasdonated thousands of dollars to many worthwhile charitable
causes. Last year the Montgomery/Rocky Hill Rotary Club Foundation
contributed $50,000 in providing the local community, national and
international relief support such as:
- Local families in need and support organizations
- Montgomery Food Pantry
- Shelter Box Relief Program
- Shelter Box in Haiti (on Fox News)
- Indonesian/Thailand Tsunami relief efforts
- Pakistan Earthquake relief efforts
- Central American water improvement projects
- Polio Plus – the international eradication campaign of Polio
- The Hillsborough Food Bank
- Hurricane Katrina relief efforts
- The Community Development Award program
- Selected
Montgomery High School seniors (scholarships)
The Rotary Club of Montgomery Rocky Hill participates in a private/public partnership that supports the Montgomery Township Food Pantry. In addition to providing aid to local area residents, the Pantry helps support the Hillsborough and Somerset County food banks which have generously donated food and non-food household supplies to township residents in the past.
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The 2010 RUN WITH ROTARY will
sponsor a collection to benefit the Food Pantry of Montgomery Rocky Hill and the Food Bank Network of Somerset
County. The Food Pantry is a non-profit public private partnership available directly to
those in need. “A specially marked collection area will be provided.
Runner’s donations are important and can help the less fortunate. Each
year we are grateful that participants bring more to share with those
less fortunate.”
The Food Bank at this time needs personal items (soap, toothpaste,
toothbrushes, shampoo, etc.), canned goods (fruit, soup, vegetables),
items in plastic or glass jars (peanut butter, jelly, condiments,
vegetables, tuna, jams) and boxed foods (cereals, instant potatoes,
etc.) “Peanut butter and jelly is the staple food of the Food Bank, but
all types of donations are gratefully accepted.”
Volunteers are needed to provide logistical support for the Ramble and the 5K Run. In past years, as many as 60 Volunteers helped with registration, directed parking, provided race course information, manned water stops, assisted at the finish line, etc. As Mary DeCicco, one of the RWR Committee members, has said, “This is a worthy community project, and RUN WITH ROTARY can utilize a wide array of talents.”
To volunteer, please contact us at race_information@runwithrotary.org.
The website also has a
special Volunteer Signup Sheet (CLICK HERE),
which can be faxed to 609-949-7211 or mailed to race headquarters (Box
333 Rocky Hill, NJ 08553). DeCicco added, “Volunteers of all ages are
welcome, as long as an adult accompanies younger ones. Groups as well
as individuals are encouraged to become volunteers.”
Certain roads in the vicinity may be closed off beginning at 10:00 AM
and participants and spectators are encouraged to arrive before this
time. Parking is limited, and carpools are encouraged.
From Points South (Princeton/South Jersey/Pennsylvania
Take Route 206 North. In Montgomery, approximately 1 mile north of the
Route 518 intersection, bear right for the Orchard Road jug handle.
Make a left at the intersection (Four Way Stop) and cross through Route
206 on Orchard Road. Continue straight until the road ends at a stop
sign at the “T” intersection. (Elementary school on your right). Make a
right turn onto Burnt Hill Road. Continue about a quarter mile to the
entrance to the Upper Middle School. The Upper Middle School is
north of and adjacent to the Middle School and cars will be directed to both
locations by Parking Marshals on Burnt Hill Road.
From East/North/Central New Jersey (Morristown, Somerville, New Brunswick & other points)
Take
I-287 South to Route 206 South. (Or, from New Brunswick area, take
Amwell Road, Route 514 West, to Route 206 South.) Make a right on
Orchard Road, which is approximately 12 miles south of the Somerville
Circle and six miles south of Route 514/Amwell Rd. Continue straight on
Orchard Road until the road ends at a stop sign at the “T”
intersection. (Elementary school on your right). Make a right turn onto
Burnt Hill Road. Continue about a quarter mile to the entrance to the
Upper Middle School. The Upper Middle School is north of and adjacent to the Middle
School and cars will be directed to both locations by Parking Marshals
on Burnt Hill Road.
To view an area road map and to construct your own travel route, CLICK 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.
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