River Rats Challenge Series Calendar

Please Click on The Event(s) Below to Register

As these difficult times continue, we see that races are canceled throughout the world. Many runners rely on upcoming races to stay motivated in their fitness regimen. The River Rats Challenge Series is a way that we can continue to race but on a smaller club-based scale. Birthed out of multiple discussions with River Rats members it has been decided that over the course of the rest of 2020 the River Rats will hold several races ranging from distances of 5k to full marathon. There is no entry fee for these races but there is a suggested donation towards a club selected charity to be announced within the next few weeks.

Logistics:

These races are what are known in the running world as, “fat-ass races,” small, no frills races. Typically, without awards, aid stations, or give-a-ways. In an effort to go above and beyond we will look to try and supply awards but especially in the longer distances participants will most likely have to provide their own hydration and fuel.

Registration:

Registration can be completed by clicking on the event(s) below or in person on the day of the event. In person registration will begin at 8am on the morning of each event and end at 8:50am.

Courses:

Some of the races have courses selected at this time and others are still being planned. Please look in the race description on if the course has been identified.

Safety:

Safety continues to be important and we will follow NJ’s most up to date safety protocols. This means that protocols can change even up until the day of the event. As of right now we will observe the 6-feet distancing and wearing masks when 6 feet of distancing is not possible. As of right now masks are not required when engaging in physical activity, it is a club request that you cover your mouth and nose when coming near or passing other runners. If participants are not open to following these protocols and future protocols it is requested that they excuse themselves from participation. This is a participate at your own risk event and you will not be able to participate unless you have signed the River Rats Running Club Waiver (Click Here)

Timing:

There are current efforts to obtain a timing device for the events and within the next week or two this information will be updated to reflect if these events will be timed. If the event is timed runners will be assigned a bib, we ask that if you are participating in multiple events that you reuse your bib for each event.

Results:

We will post event results on our web page and keep track of results across the events as well. Remember this is all friendly competition but it is also great to be able to track our progress!

Holiday Runs:

It looks like there will not be the annual Holiday based running events. If this is the case River Rats Running Club is prepared to add these events to the Challenge Series Calendar