Rutgers Big Chill 5K 2024
- Date Sat 14th December 2024
- Location New Brunswick, New Jersey
- Price $25.00
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready for the Rutgers Big Chill 5K 2024, a beloved community event taking place on Saturday, December 14, 2024, in vibrant New Brunswick, Middlesex. This annual charitable run has been a staple of the Rutgers University community since 2003, attracting thousands of enthusiastic participants each year. The in-person race kicks off at 10 AM at the College Avenue Gym, and runners are encouraged to check in on Friday afternoon or Saturday morning for an unforgettable experience.
This year, participants will enjoy the excitement of a 5K race while also giving back to the community. Each runner is required to bring a toy valued at $10 or more for donation, alongside a registration fee of $25. The race promotes both health and generosity, with proceeds going towards the No Hungry Knights Scholarship Fund, supporting students facing food insecurities. For those who prefer to run at their own pace, a virtual race option is available from December 9 to December 16, allowing participants to complete the 5K from a location of their choice. Join the fun, keep active, and make a difference this holiday season at the Rutgers Big Chill 5K!
This year, participants will enjoy the excitement of a 5K race while also giving back to the community. Each runner is required to bring a toy valued at $10 or more for donation, alongside a registration fee of $25. The race promotes both health and generosity, with proceeds going towards the No Hungry Knights Scholarship Fund, supporting students facing food insecurities. For those who prefer to run at their own pace, a virtual race option is available from December 9 to December 16, allowing participants to complete the 5K from a location of their choice. Join the fun, keep active, and make a difference this holiday season at the Rutgers Big Chill 5K!
Organiser's Description
The Rutgers Big Chill 5k is a charitable event that has served the Rutgers University-New Brunswick, NJ community since 2003. Similarly to last year, we will offer both an in-person and virtual race. Our in-person race will occur on December 14 at 10 am with runner check-in taking place on Friday afternoon and Saturday morning. The Rutgers Big Chill has been a staple within the Rutgers University-New Brunswick Community for over 20 years and is enjoyed by thousands of runners yearly. We aim to continue the Big Chill tradition while giving back to the community and keeping participants active and motivated.
IN-PERSON RACE
DECEMBER 14, 2024 | COLLEGE AVENUE GYM | 10AM START | RAIN OR SHINE
$25 IN-PERSON RACE FEE AT REGISTRATION + A TOY FOR CHILDREN VALUED AT $10 OR MORE
TO BE BROUGHT TO RUNNER CHECK-IN ON FRIDAY AFTERNOON OR SATURDAY MORNING. NO CASH DONATIONS FOR THE TOY WILL BE ACCEPTED.
Participants will receive the traditional long-sleeved Big Chill t-shirt during runner check-in.
We limit the in-person event to 3,000 runners and will close registration once we reach 3,000 runners.
RUNNER CHECK-IN WILL TAKE PLACE ON FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13, FROM 2-5 P.M. AND SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14, FROM 8-9:45 AM AT THE COLLEGE AVE GYM, 130 COLLEGE AVE, NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ
VIRTUAL RACE
LOCATION OF YOUR CHOICE | COMPLETE VIRTUAL RACE FROM DEC 9 - DEC. 16, 2024.
THE $25 VIRTUAL RACE FEE INCLUDES THE BIG CHILL LONG-SLEEVE T-SHIRT (MAILED TO YOUR HOME).
VIRTUAL PARTICIPANTS CAN RUN OR WALK A 5K AT A LOCATION OF THEIR CHOICE AND SUBMIT THEIR 5K TIMES ANYTIME FROM MONDAY, DECEMBER 9TH TO MONDAY, DECEMBER 16TH.
DONATIONS
Year to date, we have donated over $30,000 to our local charities and over 50,00 toys to the local community.
Proceeds from the donation page for this year's race will benefit the No Hungry Knights Scholarship Fund, which helps support Rutgers students with food insecurities.
Toy donations will benefit children in the New Brunswick community.
IN-PERSON RACE
DECEMBER 14, 2024 | COLLEGE AVENUE GYM | 10AM START | RAIN OR SHINE
$25 IN-PERSON RACE FEE AT REGISTRATION + A TOY FOR CHILDREN VALUED AT $10 OR MORE
TO BE BROUGHT TO RUNNER CHECK-IN ON FRIDAY AFTERNOON OR SATURDAY MORNING. NO CASH DONATIONS FOR THE TOY WILL BE ACCEPTED.
Participants will receive the traditional long-sleeved Big Chill t-shirt during runner check-in.
We limit the in-person event to 3,000 runners and will close registration once we reach 3,000 runners.
RUNNER CHECK-IN WILL TAKE PLACE ON FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13, FROM 2-5 P.M. AND SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14, FROM 8-9:45 AM AT THE COLLEGE AVE GYM, 130 COLLEGE AVE, NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ
VIRTUAL RACE
LOCATION OF YOUR CHOICE | COMPLETE VIRTUAL RACE FROM DEC 9 - DEC. 16, 2024.
THE $25 VIRTUAL RACE FEE INCLUDES THE BIG CHILL LONG-SLEEVE T-SHIRT (MAILED TO YOUR HOME).
VIRTUAL PARTICIPANTS CAN RUN OR WALK A 5K AT A LOCATION OF THEIR CHOICE AND SUBMIT THEIR 5K TIMES ANYTIME FROM MONDAY, DECEMBER 9TH TO MONDAY, DECEMBER 16TH.
DONATIONS
Year to date, we have donated over $30,000 to our local charities and over 50,00 toys to the local community.
Proceeds from the donation page for this year's race will benefit the No Hungry Knights Scholarship Fund, which helps support Rutgers students with food insecurities.
Toy donations will benefit children in the New Brunswick community.
Races
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Rutgers Big Chill 5K
Rutgers Big Chill Long T-Sleeve Shirt
Sat 14th December 2024
$25.00
THE BIG CHILL 5K WILL TAKE PLACE RAIN OR SHINE!! IN-PERSON RACE RUNNER CHECK IN Please drop off your $10 toy during runner check-in during the following dates and times: Pre-registered runner check in is located at the College Avenue Gym at 130 College Ave, New Brunswick, NJ 08901 during the following times: Friday, December 13, 2024 2:00pm-5:00pm Saturday, December 14, 2024 8:00am-9:45am OTHER INFORMATION Restrooms will be inside and portapotties will be outdoors on the corner of College Ave and Senior Street. Food and water will be available to participants outside upon completion of the 5K. Results for participants will be available live on the Compuscore website and upon completion of the race. -
Rutgers Virtual Big Chill 5K
Rutgers Big Chill Long T-Sleeve Shirt
$25.00
VIRTUAL RACE INFORMATION Virtual race participants may complete their race anytime between 12/9 -12/16/24. All virtual runners who enter their time by December 16th will be entered for a chance to win prizes! HOW TO SUBMIT RESULTS -Log into runsignup.com account -Click on person icon on the upper right hand side -Click on profile -Look at upcoming events. -On the right hand side is a button Submit Virtual Results. -Click and submit time. HOW TO DOWNLOAD DIGITAL BIB -Stay in profile under upcoming events. -On the right hand side is a button View Digital Bib. -Click and print bib and place on clothing during your run. -You can also download it onto social media. Take pictures with Rutgers Gear and Bib and upload your photos! HOW TO UPLOAD PHOTOS -After submitting results, you will be taken to a confirmation page. -Select Submit Your Photos and begin uploading. -Click on results (after submitting race time) -Click on photos and upload photos Submit From Big Chill Race Page -On top of page find headings Race Info, Event Info, Sign up, Team, Find Participant, and More -Click on More -Click on Photos and upload your photos DOWNLOAD FINISHER CERTIFICATE -Stay in profile -Click on Results (after submitting race time) -Click on View Finishers Certificate on the right hand side.
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