On Sunday, March 11, 2012 a unique event will take place in Johnson Park located along the banks of the Raritan River in Highland Park, NJ. It’s the First Annual Miles for Music 20K and 1 Miler.
The Mission of the Miles for Music organization according to Anne McCarthy of Cranford, NJ who is the Event Director “is to get kids and their families engaged – in physical activity, music and learning the important lesson of contributing to their community. The goal is for children to develop a love for and a habit of running, music and community engagement.”
The 20 K USATF Championship Race will start at 9 AM. It is a flat and fast course which is ideal for preparing for many of the upcoming half marathons. There will be a total of $1200 in prize money awarded to the top USATF finishers overall as well as age graded finishers. Awards will also be presented to age group winners in 5 year increments.
The day’s events will also include a Miles for Music 1 Miler – a special race open to any New Jersey School with a minimum of 10 participants that is scheduled to begin at 12:00 p.m. Parents, students, teachers, administrators – anyone can be a member of a school team. The more participants from the school that sign up for the Miles for Music 1 Miler, the more money the school will receive for the school’s music education program.
The event is being staged in conjunction with the Raritan Valley Road Runners Club.
Individuals, parents, and schools can get more information on the events, register on line and register your school at the Event Web Site at www.milesformusic.org.
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