Event Details

Event Information

Race Day - Saturday, April 25th

Event Schedule

  • 8:00am - Welcome Message
  • By 2:00pm - Upload your time & photos; be sure to share to social media using #BuildingTomorrowsNJ
  • 5:00pm - Awards Announced

Questions? Click the button below for Event FAQs or email Heather Comstock at hcomstock@arcessex.org.

Registration Fees

The following registration fees apply:

Runners: (for any race distance)

  • Feb 1 – April 3: $25.00 with promo code "EARLY"
  • After April 3:  $30.00

Walkers:

  • $10 to participate
  • Donate or raise $30 or more to receive 2020 Swag

Make sure to print your "I Support The Arc Because..." sign to pin to the back of your t-shirt. Let people know why you are running, walking, or participating in the event this year. Tell your story!

Print yours ahead of time by clicking the "T-Shirt Sign" button below.

Runner Information

Virtually gather your friends, family, and coworkers to join the #BuildingTomorrowsNJ 5K, 10K and half marathonRun a route of your choosing, submit your time & photos when you are done, and share your success on social media using #BuildingTomorrowsNJ.

Awards Catagories:

All runners will receive a custom, printable race bib, finisher medal, and completion certificate.  Submit photos in the following categories to win prizes:

  • Best Virtual Team Photo
  • Most Creative Cheer Sign
  • Best Motivational Photo
  • Most Scenic Route

Walker Information

Why walk alone? Virtually rally your friends, family, and coworkers and create a team as you walk in support of children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. 

  • 1-mile walk at your own pace and a location of your choosing
  • All walkers who donate or raise $30 or more will receive a customer finisher medal and completion certificate
  • Submit your time and photos; be sure to also share your success on social media using #BuildingTomorrowsNJ
  • Prizes awarded for the best virtual team photo, most creative cheer sign, best motivational photo, and most scenic route

The Arc of Essex County

A nonprofit organization dedicated to providing supports and services to children and adults with Autism, Down syndrome, and other intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families.

Address: 123 Naylon Avenue, Livingston, NJ 07039

Phone: 973-535-1181

Website: www.arcessex.org

All proceeds from this event directly benefit The Arc of Essex County.

For event inquiries, contact Heather Comstock at hcomstock@arcessex.org or (973) 535-1181 x1224.