27th Annual D&R Canal Towpath "Train"ing Run
- Date Sat 6th June 2026
- Time 1:40AM EDT
- Location Piscataway, New Jersey
- Price Free - $43.40
- Races 15 races
- Distances Ultra, Marathon
Event summary
Whether you’re challenging yourself to complete the entire distance or joining for a shorter segment, there’s a place for you on this friendly journey. Enjoy the camaraderie of fellow runners as you make your way to Grove #4 in Johnson Park, New Brunswick. Each train will have a designated pacer to keep you on track, with plenty of hydration and snacks available at designated stops along the route. The day culminates in a celebration at 11 a.m., where you can relax, refuel, and revel in the community spirit of the event. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable running experience—mark your calendars and prepare for the best running day of your life!
Organiser's Description
AND BENEFITS THE RUTGERS CANCER INSTITUTE OF NEW JERSEY. WE DONATE $.50 FOR EVERY MILE WE RUN OR WALK!
Run part, or all, of the 34.6 mile D&R towpath together in a group! REGISTER FOR THE BUS TO TAKE YOU TO THE DISTANCE/PACE START YOU WISH TO PARTICIPATE IN. CHANGES ARE POSSIBLE BY LOGGING IN TO YOUR RUNSIGNUP ACCOUNT - YOU CAN SWITCH EVENTS UP TO JUNE 4TH, AS LONG AS THERE IS SPACE ON THE BUS YOU WISH TO TRANSFER TO.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS CAN BE FOUND AT WWW.RVRR.ORG/EVENTS/TRAINING-RUN [https://www.rvrr.org/events/training-run]
Groups of runners (called trains) will run (travel) at pre-determined paces to Grove # 4 in Johnson Park in New Brunswick (the destination station).
Starting in Trenton with small groups of runners who are challenging themselves to go the entire distance, the trains will add additional runners (passengers) who join (board their train) at the speed they want to travel. By the end, one massive group of runners and walkers will be moving in a continual train along the Towpath. Trains will have an official pacer (conductor) to keep these trains on schedule. Trains stop at each station along the way, and from Alexander Road to the end there is fuel (water and/or snacks) available. All trains are scheduled to reach the destination at 11 a.m. to rest, feast and celebrate a day of running camaraderie.
JOIN US FOR THE BEST RUNNING DAY OF YOUR LIFE!
Races
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Bus 1A - 3:30am. 34.6 Miles (Pace: 9:30/10:30)
Incl. $3.40 Fee
Sat 6th June 2026 (3:30AM EDT)
$43.40
OPENS 08 FEB34.6 miles at 9:30 or 10:30 pace. Make sure you select the correct bus, event changes can be made in runsignup for free before the next price increase, or via email after price increases, dependent on availability. -
Bus 2A - 4:40am. 34.6 Miles (Pace: 7:30/8:30) and 26.2 Miles (Pace 10:30)
Incl. $3.40 Fee
Sat 6th June 2026 (4:40AM EDT)
$43.40
OPENS 08 FEB34.6 miles at 7:30 or 8:30 pace and 26.2 miles at 10:30 pace Make sure you select the correct bus, event changes can be made in runsignup for free before the next price increase, or via email after price increases, dependent on availability. -
Bus 1B - 5:40am - 26.2 (Pace: 7:30/ 8:30/9:30) and 20.5 Miles (12:00)
Incl. $3.40 Fee
Sat 6th June 2026 (5:40AM EDT)
$43.40
OPENS 08 FEB26.2 miles at 8:30 or 9:30 pace, or 20.5 at 12:00 pace Make sure you select the correct bus, event changes can be made in runsignup for free before the next price increase, or via email after price increases, dependent on availability. -
Bus 3A - 6:10am. 20.5 (Pace: 10:30) and 17.4 Miles (pace00) and 13.9 Miles( Pace: 15:00)
Incl. $3.40 Fee
Sat 6th June 2026 (6:10AM EDT)
$43.40
OPENS 08 FEB20.5 miles at 10:30 pace or 17.7 miles at 12:00 pace and 13.9 miles at 15:00 pace Make sure you select the correct bus, event changes can be made in runsignup for free before the next price increase, or via email after price increases, dependent on availability. -
Bus 2B - 6:37am. 20.5 (Pace: 8:30/9:30), 17.4 (pace30/10:30), and 13.9 Miles (pace00)
Incl. $3.40 Fee
Sat 6th June 2026 (6:37AM EDT)
$43.40
OPENS 08 FEB20.5 miles at 8:30 or 9:30 pace, or 17.4 miles at 9:30 or 10:30 pace, or 13.9 miles at 12:00 pace Make sure you select the correct bus, event changes can be made in runsignup for free before the next price increase, or via email after price increases, dependent on availability. -
Bus 1C - 7:20am. 11.8 (Pace: 15:00)
Incl. $3.40 Fee
Sat 6th June 2026 (7:20AM EDT)
$43.40
OPENS 08 FEB11.8 miles at 15:00 pace Make sure you select the correct bus, event changes can be made in runsignup for free before the next price increase, or via email after price increases, dependent on availability. -
Bus 3B - 7:48am. 13.9 Miles (pace30/10:30) and 11.8 (Pace: 10:30/12:00) and 9.7 Miles (pace00/15:00)
Incl. $3.40 Fee
Sat 6th June 2026 (7:48AM EDT)
$43.40
OPENS 08 FEB13.9 miles at 9:30/10:30 pace, or 11.8 miles at 10:30/12:00 pace Make sure you select the correct bus, event changes can be made in runsignup for free before the next price increase, or via email after price increases, dependent on availability. -
Bus 2C - 8:12 Am. 13.9 (Pace: 7:30/8:30) and 11.8 Miles (7:30/8:30/9:30)
Incl. $3.40 Fee
Sat 6th June 2026 (8:12AM EDT)
$43.40
OPENS 08 FEB13.9 miles at 7:30 or 8:30 pace, or 11.8 miles at 7:30, 8:30 or 9:30 pace Make sure you select the correct bus, event changes can be made in runsignup for free before the next price increase, or via email after price increases, dependent on availability. -
Bus 1D - 8:42am. 9.7 Miles (Paces 7:30 to 10:30)
Incl. $3.40 Fee
Sat 6th June 2026 (8:42AM EDT)
$43.40
OPENS 08 FEB9.7 miles at 7:30, 8:30, 9:30 or 10:30 pace Make sure you select the correct bus, event changes can be made in runsignup for free before the next price increase, or via email after price increases, dependent on availability. -
Bus 3C - 9:01am. 6.0 Miles (Pace: 12:00/15:00)
Incl. $3.40 Fee
Sat 6th June 2026 (9:01AM EDT)
$43.40
OPENS 08 FEB6 miles at 12:00 or 15:00 pace Make sure you select the correct bus, event changes can be made in runsignup for free before the next price increase, or via email after price increases, dependent on availability. -
Bus 2D - 9:33am. 6.0 Miles (Pace: 7:30 to 10:30)
Incl. $3.40 Fee
Sat 6th June 2026 (9:33AM EDT)
$43.40
OPENS 08 FEB6.0 miles at 7:30, 8:30, 9:30 or 10:30 pace Make sure you select the correct bus, event changes can be made in runsignup for free before the next price increase, or via email after price increases, dependent on availability. -
Bus 3D - 9:53 Am. 2.8 Miles (All Paces)
Incl. $3.40 Fee
Sat 6th June 2026 (9:53AM EDT)
$43.40
OPENS 08 FEB2.8 miles all paces Make sure you select the correct bus, event changes can be made in runsignup for free before the next price increase, or via email after price increases, dependent on availability. -
Picnic Only ($30 Age 13+, $5 12 or Under)
Incl. $2.80 Fee
Sat 6th June 2026 (11:00AM EDT)
$32.80
OPENS 08 FEB -
No Bus Needed
Incl. $3.40 Fee
Sat 6th June 2026 (1:40AM EDT)
$43.40
OPENS 08 FEBPlease report your mileage at the end of your walk/run -
Waiting List
Sat 6th June 2026 (1:40AM EDT)
Free
OPENS 11 MAYYou will be contacted if a spot becomes available
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