Rumson-Fair Haven Run Announces a New Date, Time and Distance

This year's Rumson-Fair Haven Run will take a new shorter course this year at a much later time, so that all those running will still be able to give mom her due.

The annual race, now in its 21 year, will be Friday evening of Mother's Day weekend. Race organizers hope that the shorter distance and new time will not only draw more runners, but also give props to Mother's Day brunches everywhere.

Here is the news from the race board:

The board of the Rumson-Fair Haven Run is proud to announce a new 5k (3.1 mile) distance for the main event and a new 1 mile family event in addition to the traditional kiddie dashes.  In deference to Mothers Day and the desire to make it a true family event, the Race Committee felt the time and distance change will have a positive effect on the goal to raise money and have as many people in our community participate, as the 5k and the 1 mile distance events truly offer something for every level of runner.

Previously the race consisted of a 5 mile and a 3k.

The AJ Bruder 5k run will start May 11 at 7 p.m. directly in front of Rumson-Fair Haven High School. The new course will be challenging but still offer the benefit of running through the community at its most beautiful time of year. 

The one mile event starts at 6:30 p.m. and the kiddie dashes will be held at 6 p.m. at the football stadium.

The Rumson-Fair Haven Run is a charitable athletic event for all ages that seeks to enliven community spirit and enrich educational and scholarship programs.  In its 20 year history, the Rumson-Fair Haven Run has raised over $300,000 in scholarship dollars for local high school students, as well as donations to local community organizations. In conjunction with the Parent Teacher Association, scholarships are awarded to students who demonstrate outstanding leadership, volunteering and achievement. 

Lead sponsors for this year’s event are and .  Additional sponsors are , , Amerihealth, Giordano, Halleran & Ciesla, , , Warshauer Electric and .

Preregistered runners will receive an event pint glass and a wicking shirt with prizes being awarded to the top finishers in various age groups.

A post race community party and awards presentation will be from 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Carton Street across from the high school.  All runners and non runners are welcome.  Costs for non runners is $10 per adult and $5 per child and will include drinks and food.

Additional information can be found at www.rumson-fairhavenrun.org and you can register at www.raceforum.com/rumson or www.jsrc.org.