Cougars Distance Carnival
- Date Thu 2nd April 2026
- Time 7:00PM EDT
- Location Union, New Jersey
- Price $38.10
- Races 5 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Join us at Kean University for a night filled with competitive spirit, food, music, and camaraderie. Spectators can enjoy the action for a nominal $5 admission fee while indulging in delicious concession stand offerings. Pre-registration is available online, making it easy to secure your spot for just $20. Don't miss out on this vibrant celebration of distance running where athletes can shine and spectators can cheer!
Organiser's Description
Dates, Times & Events Below
Age: Adult/Open/College/Junior college ONLY
Meet Contact: Danielle Todman, [email protected]
Spike Policy
The only acceptable spikes allowed on the track surface are 1/4 inch pyramid spikes, in either 5 spike or 6 spike model shoes (no 3 spike or 4 spike model shoes are allowed). All spikes must be checked prior to competition.
Food Policy
Outside food and beverage is NOT allowed to be brought into the arena. Alumni Stadium provides the opportunity for individual food and beverage purchases at the concession stand.
General Information
Meets are open to Open, Club and Collegiate runners, High School, etc. Spectators must pay a $5 admission fee.
Schedule
See each date for start time. All events are run by mixed gender, unless specified. Heats are fast to slow, and a rolling time schedule unless otherwise noted on meet day. An approximate time schedule will be available at the clerking table on race day after registration closes.
Pre-Registration & Fees
Register on RunSignUp by 4pm on race day.
Online Entry fee for individual events is $20 per meet. $15 for Kean Alumni or Cougar Running Club members.
On-site, day of registration, is available for $30.
Check in Procedures
Doors open one hour prior to the meet's designated start time. Athletes cannot enter the track until the end of Lacrosse Game (around 6:45pm).
Pre-Registered Runners: Report to the end of the 100m Finish line. Registration table to pick up a wristband and bib number, indicating that your payment has been received.
Day of Registration Runners: Make payment, receive wristband & bib number, and fill in a registration card at the Registration table end of past the 100m finish Line.
Check entry lists at the clerking table to ensure names and seed times are correct.
Once the event is called (approximately 30 min prior to event start), report to the clerking area on turn one, outside the track, and the officials will assign you into a section and give you two hip numbers. One hip number goes on your left hip. The other one goes on your right chest.
Meet #1 - Thursday , 4/2/26- 7:00pm Start
5000m
1500m
800m
400m
Meet #2 Wednesday 4/22/2026 7pm
High Jump
Triple Jump
Javelin
Long Jump
100m
400m
200m
400m
100h/110h
400h
1500m
800m
Races
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5000m
Incl. $3.10 Fee
Thu 2nd April 2026 (7:00PM EDT)
$38.10
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1500m
Incl. $3.10 Fee
Thu 2nd April 2026 (7:30PM EDT)
$38.10
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400m
Incl. $3.10 Fee
Thu 2nd April 2026 (7:50PM EDT)
$38.10
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800m
Incl. $3.10 Fee
Thu 2nd April 2026 (7:50PM EDT)
$38.10
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Shot Put
Incl. $3.10 Fee
Thu 2nd April 2026 (7:50PM EDT)
$38.10
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