Thank You!

Thanks to your participation and support, the 23rd Annual Building Tomorrows Run and Walk raised nearly $45,000 which will directly benefit children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families served by The Arc of Essex County.

Proceeds from the event will enable The Arc to remain agile, responsive, and innovative as we continue to navigate to our new normal.  If you or your friends and family didn't have the chance to contribute prior to the event, fundraising pages will remain active for a few more weeks.

Pictures from the 2021 Building Tomorrows Run and Walk, including the winners of our photo contest, are now posted on The Arc’s Facebook page.  Winners include:

  • Best Virtual Team Photo:  We Thought They Said Rum…, Flanders, NJ
  • Most Creative Cheer Sign:  The Arc's Roseland Group Home Residents
  • Best Essex County Landmark Selfie:  Reginald Corley, Taken at Essex County's Cherry Blossom Center
  • Most Scenic Route:  Lori Bogert, 13.1 Miles Along the Jersey Shore

A list of submitted 5K, 10K, and half marathon times are available here.  If you did not submit your time, but would like to be included, please email Nancy Byrne at nbyrne@arcessex.org.

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Schedule

  • Saturday, April 24th at 8:00am - Welcome Message
  • By Saturday, May 8th at 2:00pm - Upload your time & photos; be sure to share on social using #BuildingTomorrowsNJ
  • Monday, May 10th - Awards Announced

Registration Fees

Runners: (for any race distance)

  • Feb 1 – March 15: $25.00 with promo code "EARLY"
  • After March 15:  $30.00
  • Run registration includes a custom race bib, finisher medal, and completion certificate
  • Donate or raise $100 or more to receive a commemorative 2021 event t-shirt

Walkers:

  • $10 to participate
  • Donate or raise $30 or more to receive a medal & completion certificate
  • Donate or raise $100 or more to receive a commemorative 2021 event t-shirt, medal, and completion certificate

Award Categories

Awards will be announced on Monday, May 10th in the following categories:

  1. Best Virtual Team Photo
  2. Most Creative Cheer Sign
  3. Best Essex County Landmark Selfie
  4. Most Scenic Route

2021 Event Sponsors

2021 Swag

All runners, and walkers who donate or raise $30 or more, will receive custom 2021 swag including:

  • 2021 Finisher Medal
  • Completion Certificate
  • Custom race bib (runners only)

Runners and walkers who donate or raise $100 or more will also receive a commemorative 2021 event t-shirt.

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.