The Mile by Impact Zone
- Date Sat 20th June 2026
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Norwood, New Jersey
- Price $27.50 - $32.80
- Races 2 races
- Distances 1 Mile
Event summary
Join us for an exhilarating day at "The Mile by Impact Zone" on Saturday, June 20, 2026, in Norwood, Bergen! This exciting event features a flat and fast 2-loop USATF-certified course, perfect for runners looking to set personal bests. Participants can choose from multiple race distances including the Open Men and Masters Men USATF NJ Championship heats. The day kicks off with on-site packet pickup at 7:30 am, followed by the first race at 9:00 am and a thrilling awards ceremony that starts no later than one hour after the last race.
Not only will you have the chance to compete for cash prizes and gift cards, but all proceeds from the event will be donated to St. Jude's Children's Hospital, making your participation even more meaningful. Prizes include a free pair of running shoes from Runners House for the first overall male and female finishers, as well as for masters athletes with the highest age-grade percentages. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to run for a great cause and enjoy a day of community, competition, and camaraderie! Register by June 19 for family and IZ mile races, and be part of this incredible event!
Not only will you have the chance to compete for cash prizes and gift cards, but all proceeds from the event will be donated to St. Jude's Children's Hospital, making your participation even more meaningful. Prizes include a free pair of running shoes from Runners House for the first overall male and female finishers, as well as for masters athletes with the highest age-grade percentages. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to run for a great cause and enjoy a day of community, competition, and camaraderie! Register by June 19 for family and IZ mile races, and be part of this incredible event!
Organiser's Description
A flat and fast 2-loop USATF-certified course with wide roads and smooth turns. All proceeds will be donated to St. Jude's Children's Hospital.
FIRST OVERALL MALE AND FEMALE will each win a free pair of running shoes of their choice from Runners House in River Vale, NJ. Second and third place finishers win $75 and $50 gift cards (respectively) to Runners' House (only applied toward shoes).
MASTERS MALE AND FEMALE with the highest age-grade % will also receive a free pair of running shoes of their choice from Runners House.
FIRST OVERALL MASTER MALE AND FEMALE will each win a free pair of running shoes of their choice from Runners House in River Vale, NJ.
Registration closes on 6/19
Race day sign-ups for the family mile and IZ mile ONLY are welcome! $35 cash or credit at Impact Zone!!
USATF championship race registration must be done ONLINE by 5/16 - race day registration is not permitted for USATF athletes competing in the championship race.
RACEDAY SCHEDULE (SUBJECT TO CHANGE)
* 7:30 am - on-site packet pickup
* 9:00 am -
* 10:40 am - Open Men - USATF NJ Championship
* 11:00 am - Masters Men - USATF NJ Championship
* 12:00 pm - Awards to be given out no later than 1 hour after the last race
Awards Ceremony to follow 60 minutes after the last finisher. USATF awards will be grab-n-go.
$200 CASH PRIZE FOR OPEN MEN/WOMEN SETTING A NEW COURSE RECORD (CURRENT RECORDS LISTED BELOW):
* Open Men - 4:21.5 - Chris Andersen, 2024
* Open Women 4:54.3 - Laurel Moyer, 2025
$100 CASH PRIZE FOR MASTERS ATHLETES SETTING A NEW COURSE RECORD (CURRENT RECORDS LISTED BELOW):
* Masters Men - 4:40.8 - Pete Anzovino, 2024
* Masters Women - 5:18.6 - Courtney Decker, 2025
* Age Graded Men - 93.0% - Peter Brady, 2024
* Age Graded Women - 91.7% - Nora Cary, 2024
*Note: Masters course record prize money is only available to athletes that compete in the master's men or master's women heats. Athletes that set a course record time and age grading can win both $100 cash prizes
$200 CASH PRIZE FOR BREAKING AN AMERICAN AGE GROUP RECORD (HERE [http://usatfldrrecords.org/index.html] IS A LINK TO AG RECORDS)
RUNNERS' HOUSE GIFT CARDS (ONLY APPLIED TOWARD SHOES) FOR USATF MASTERS RACES:
* MEN AND WOMEN 40-49: 1st place - $75, 2nd place - $50, 3rd place - $25 (no double dipping)
* MEN AND WOMEN 50-59: 1st place - $75, 2nd place - $50, 3rd place - $25 (no double dipping)
* MEN AND WOMEN 60-69: 1st place - $75, 2nd place - $50, 3rd place - $25 (no double dipping)
* MEN AND WOMEN 70-79: 1st place - $75, 2nd place - $50, 3rd place - $25 (no double dipping)
* MEN AND WOMEN 80-99: 1st place - $75, 2nd place - $50, 3rd place - $25 (no double dipping)
Impact Zone remains open for free participants until 3:00 pm
FIRST OVERALL MALE AND FEMALE will each win a free pair of running shoes of their choice from Runners House in River Vale, NJ. Second and third place finishers win $75 and $50 gift cards (respectively) to Runners' House (only applied toward shoes).
MASTERS MALE AND FEMALE with the highest age-grade % will also receive a free pair of running shoes of their choice from Runners House.
FIRST OVERALL MASTER MALE AND FEMALE will each win a free pair of running shoes of their choice from Runners House in River Vale, NJ.
Registration closes on 6/19
Race day sign-ups for the family mile and IZ mile ONLY are welcome! $35 cash or credit at Impact Zone!!
USATF championship race registration must be done ONLINE by 5/16 - race day registration is not permitted for USATF athletes competing in the championship race.
RACEDAY SCHEDULE (SUBJECT TO CHANGE)
* 7:30 am - on-site packet pickup
* 9:00 am -
* 10:40 am - Open Men - USATF NJ Championship
* 11:00 am - Masters Men - USATF NJ Championship
* 12:00 pm - Awards to be given out no later than 1 hour after the last race
Awards Ceremony to follow 60 minutes after the last finisher. USATF awards will be grab-n-go.
$200 CASH PRIZE FOR OPEN MEN/WOMEN SETTING A NEW COURSE RECORD (CURRENT RECORDS LISTED BELOW):
* Open Men - 4:21.5 - Chris Andersen, 2024
* Open Women 4:54.3 - Laurel Moyer, 2025
$100 CASH PRIZE FOR MASTERS ATHLETES SETTING A NEW COURSE RECORD (CURRENT RECORDS LISTED BELOW):
* Masters Men - 4:40.8 - Pete Anzovino, 2024
* Masters Women - 5:18.6 - Courtney Decker, 2025
* Age Graded Men - 93.0% - Peter Brady, 2024
* Age Graded Women - 91.7% - Nora Cary, 2024
*Note: Masters course record prize money is only available to athletes that compete in the master's men or master's women heats. Athletes that set a course record time and age grading can win both $100 cash prizes
$200 CASH PRIZE FOR BREAKING AN AMERICAN AGE GROUP RECORD (HERE [http://usatfldrrecords.org/index.html] IS A LINK TO AG RECORDS)
RUNNERS' HOUSE GIFT CARDS (ONLY APPLIED TOWARD SHOES) FOR USATF MASTERS RACES:
* MEN AND WOMEN 40-49: 1st place - $75, 2nd place - $50, 3rd place - $25 (no double dipping)
* MEN AND WOMEN 50-59: 1st place - $75, 2nd place - $50, 3rd place - $25 (no double dipping)
* MEN AND WOMEN 60-69: 1st place - $75, 2nd place - $50, 3rd place - $25 (no double dipping)
* MEN AND WOMEN 70-79: 1st place - $75, 2nd place - $50, 3rd place - $25 (no double dipping)
* MEN AND WOMEN 80-99: 1st place - $75, 2nd place - $50, 3rd place - $25 (no double dipping)
Impact Zone remains open for free participants until 3:00 pm
Races
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The Mile by Impact Zone - Presented by Runners' House
Incl. $2.80 Fee & TBD
Sat 20th June 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$32.80
For competitive runners, ages 16 to 39 that can run a sub 6:00 mile -
Marcie's Movement SOAR Run - 1/2 Mile
Incl. $2.50 Fee & TBD
Sat 20th June 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$27.50
This is a 1/2 mile road run around the block in front of Impact Zone for children and adults. This inclusive event celebrates determination, joy, and the love of running in a supportive and encouraging environment. Participants of all abilities are welcome, whether running, walking, or rolling to the finish line. Volunteers and cheering spectators will be on hand to ensure a fun and memorable experience for everyone. Join us as we celebrate every athletes journey and inspire one another! All athletes will receive an official race bib and finish time, as well as a finishers medal.
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