Bergen Runners

Fort Lee PBA 5K
2018-06-17 00:30 - 13:30 (America/New_York) | Fort Lee Community Center, 1355 Inwood Terrace, Fort Lee, New Jersey
Fort Lee is a town of ~40k people and by far better known for its diverse population and ubiquitous Korean fried chicken joints than its Chinese runners. Well this past Sunday, Bergen Runners and Fort Lee Chinese families came together and momentarily redrew the landscape of our town with ~50 out of ~300 5k runners from one of these two groups. What started as a banter among four people (who are also probably better known for their love for Korean fried chicken than running) evolved into a community effort to bring families in Fort Lee and across Bergen County together through fitness.
In the two practice runs ahead of the event, we saw the youngest members of our community outrunning the grown-ups and offering a beam of hope that we are passing the baton to a better generation. A collaborative spirit shone as our beloved Jenny volunteered to scoop up 20+ bibs and packets for our runners! (And neatly labeling each no less. We see a future in event planning for her.)
The settings of the race day brought challenges: humidity and higher temperature. But the don’t-expect-anything-less-than-1000%-positive-vibes from our runners foreshadowed another spectacular day for our crew. Our very own native son Jerry-I-can-jump-and-run-in-style and our endeared neighbor from Edgewater, aka evergreen-this-is-my-nth-win-Jing, both took home the top honor in their age group.
No celebration is complete without a hearty meal. What better way to wrap up the day than grabbing some mouthwatering dim sum at Aquarius in Fort Lee. No only was the shop owner’s hospitality second to none, so was her commitment to the community as Aquarius was one of the sponsors of the event. Thank you and go Team Joyce!!!
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Verizon Corporate Classic 5K
2018-07-19 10:30 - 11:30 | New Jersey
The Verizon Corporate Classic continues the tradition of hosting New Jersey’s premier corporate fitness event on a weekday summer evening in downtown Morristown. It is designed primarily as an opportunity for co-workers coming from the workplace to enjoy an evening of fun and fitness in a spirit of camaraderie with their fellow employees by participating as a member of their company’s corporate running team.

NYRR Team Championships (5M)
2018-07-27 22:30 - 2018-07-28 00:30 | Central Park New York
Who has the fastest team in town? The city’s top running squads race for bragging rights in this teams-only five-miler.
This race is open only to members of established, NYRR-recognized teams. Men and women race in separate events, with the women’s race starting at 7:30 a.m. and the men’s race at 8:30 a.m.

The Sri Chinmoy Marathon
2018-08-22 22:00 - 2018-08-23 03:00 | Rockland Lake Park, 299 Rockland Lake Rd, Valley Cottage, NY
Welcome to the Seventeenth Annual Sri Chinmoy Marathon (previously called the Self-Transcendence Marathon) which takes place around Rockland Lake in Valley Cottage, New York – just 30 minutes from New York City.
Sponsored by the Sri Chinmoy Marathon Team in cooperation with the New York State Parks System.
Race start: 7AM SHARP.

VIA Marathon
2018-09-08 22:10 - 2018-09-09 03:00 | Allentown, PA

2018-09-15 22:30 - 2018-09-16 01:30 | Philadelphia, PA
It’s fast, flat and fun. Enjoy live bands, music and entertainment along the 13.1 mile course – as well as plenty of cheering fans to energize you as you run. Celebrate your finish at Eakins Oval with a complimentary beer and a headliner concert!

Philadelphia Rock 'n' Roll Half
2018-09-15 22:30 - 2018-09-16 01:30 | Philadelphia, PA

Newport Liberty Half Marathon
2018-09-15 23:30 - 2018-09-16 03:00 | Jersey City, New Jersey
The Newport Liberty Half Marathon, with views of the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, the Verrazano Narrows Bridge and the stunning Manhattan skyline, is also the fastest around. This USATF certified course takes you along the Hudson River Waterfront Walkway and across to Liberty State Park–flat terrain with open skies.
Plan for a post-race celebration at Newport Town Square with plenty of refreshments, music and drawings for a host of exciting prizes.
$3,000 in award money will be offered to winning runners and teams in specific USATF-NJ categories, with proceeds donated to the Jersey City Medical Center – RWJ Barnabas Health, the area’s only not-for-profit hospital, and the regional trauma center.

New Balance Bronx 10 Mile
2018-09-29 23:00 - 2018-09-30 01:00 | The Bronx, New York
Boogie down in the Bronx with a 10-mile race through this vibrant New York City borough. With title sponsor New Balance back again this year, the New Balance Bronx 10 Mile promises to be an even bigger and better event for all runners, their friends, and their family.
The 2018 New Balance Bronx 10 Mile is part of NYRR’s Five-Borough Series: Run New York. Five Boroughs. One City. The NYRR Five-Borough Series showcases our renewed commitment to the individuals and communities in each borough. More than just five races, the Five-Borough Series—the United Airlines NYC Half, the Popular® Brooklyn Half, the NYRR Queens 10K, the New Balance Bronx 10 Mile, and the NYRR Staten Island Half—is a celebration of what makes each borough unique, inspiring, and an amazing place to get out and get moving!

NYRR Staten Island Half
2018-10-13 23:00 - 2018-10-14 02:00 | Staten Island, New York
In 2018, the NYRR Five-Borough Series will once again finish with the NYRR Staten Island Half, a race dedicated to making a positive impact on the borough that hosts the start of the TCS New York City Marathon. Scheduled just three weeks before the TCS New York City Marathon, the NYRR Staten Island Half is a perfect tune-up for NYRR’s flagship event and features fabulous views of New York Harbor and the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge.
The NYRR Staten Island Half is a part of NYRR’s Five-Borough Series: Run New York. Five Boroughs. One City. The NYRR Five-Borough Series showcases our renewed commitment to the individuals and communities in each borough. More than just five races, the NYRR Five-Borough Series—the United Airlines NYC Half, the Popular Brooklyn® Half, the NYRR Queens 10K, the New Balance Bronx 10 Mile, and the NYRR Staten Island Half—is a celebration of what makes each borough unique, inspiring, and an amazing place to get out and get moving!

Superhero Halloween Half Marathon
2018-10-21 03:30 - 06:00 | Morristown, New Jersey
Highlights

NEW FOR 2018 JACKETS TO ALL REGISTRANTS!
Large medals for all finishers!
Personalized bib numbers for all who register by 10/1/2018!
Halloween candy at the water stations!
Post race party, including food trucks!
Bag check!
Great crowd support!
Plenty of water and aid stations!
Scenic course!
500 point, USATF-certified race!
Prizes for age group and overall winners!
Prizes for best Halloween costumes!
Benefits The Leukemia Lymphoma Society!
FREE race photos!

TCS New York City Marathon
2018-11-03 | New York City
The New York City Marathon has grown from a Central Park race with 55 finishers to the world’s biggest and most popular marathon, with more than 50,000 finishers in 2017.

Salsa, Blues and Shamrocks Washington Heights 5K
2019-03-03 00:00 - 01:00 | New Jersey
Sandwiched between two snow storms, the Salsa, Blues and Shamrocks Washington Heights 5K caught a lucky break this day. Sun rays peeked through the multiple story walk-up’s around the Armory Track, providing needed relief from the Northeast winter chill in early March. Many like myself opted to seek refugee in the Armory where our limps were kept loose and toasty while I marveled at this state-of-the-arts indoor track facility and avoided the narrow corral for as long as possible. Marking the first club points race of the 2019 NYRR season, this 21-year-old race brought 225 teams of all abilities, colors, shapes and sizes to the northern tip of Manhattan, including our very own, Bergen Runners from the opposite side of the Hudson River. Budding yet hopeful, observing yet optimistic, 36 of the Bergen Runners made our debut on this day at this very race to begin our journey together as a NYRR team.
Many of our teammates began earlier that morning in Fort Lee to take advantage of the opportunity to warm up as we crossed the picturesque GW Bridge. The real start actually took place days before as planning (e.g., advanced bib pick up, the best-photographer-any-team-can-pray-for, the meet up logistics and the support team) took place days earlier as it has always been with all key Bergen Runner events and races under the superb guidance and attentive care of our team captains, Renny and Kai.
For some of us, the race was a welcoming departure from Central Park and other better known NYC venues. Starting from 173rd Street and Fort Washington Avenue and looping through the hills of the Fort Tryon Park and the historic Cloisters (which is home to one of the best collections of medieval art in the US), the start of the route was congested until 180th Street but came alive with the sound of rhythmic salsa, soulful blues and upbeat Irish tunes. But truth be told, despite the melodic embellishments along the route, the race was hilly and painful at times. Seeing the faster folks on the left ascending as the course became two way was encouraging, though my lack of lung capacity prevented me from giving anyone a shout out. Shortly after the comedic reminder that I was passed by many, by many I mean a lot (A WHOLE LOT) of people, the natural beauty of the Hudson River provided a scenic backdrop and a distraction from my struggle at the midpoint as I was already making a mental plan to return when I am not running a 5k.
What set this race apart from other NYRR is that it was as much about running as a celebration of diversity (granted merengue and bagels could have been included in the race name given that Washington Heights is a largely Dominican and Jewish neighborhood). As a predominately Chinese running group, this race spoke to us and to the recognition of minority culture, heritage and contribution. This is a particularly special year for us as well as we celebrate the contribution of our Chinese forefathers to the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad in the U.S. 150 years ago. This race also exemplifies the meritocratic spirit of our country – may the best man or woman of any color, shape, size wins! To that, we are proud to take home the 22nd place in the Overall Women category and 25th place in the Overall Men category in our debut run. A special shout out to our Masters who took home some top honors! We look forward to continuing to encourage a supportive environment where we bring each other closer towards individual goals. Our next NYRR Club Points Race will be the Popular Brooklyn Half on 5/28.
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TCS New York City Marathon
2019-11-02 23:00 - 2019-11-03 08:00 | New Jersey
