New Jersey’s Tastiest Race
Registration for the 2024 installment of the Montclair Doughnut Run & Walk is live! This year's event will take place on the same fast, USATF certified course as last year. All runners and walkers will receive a doughnut run pom pom beanie from BOCO, a branded tote bag, tasty treats at the finish line, and a commemorative race medal. You also have the option to add a tee shirt, hoodie or extra beanie when you sign up!
Course Description: The 5K, USATF certified course, starts in front of Rand Park on North Fullerton Ave. You will start off heading south, towards Walnut Street, where you will make a left and proceed down the hill and over the railroad tracks. You will then make a quick left onto Christopher Street, and will take Christopher all the way out to to Watchung Ave. You will make a left on Watchung, then another quick left onto Montclair. Take Montclair to Chestnut, then a right back onto Christopher, and head all the way back to Walnut. Head up Walnut, cross the railroad tracks again. Continue up Erie, make a left on Sylvan, another quick left on Forest and finish in front of Montclair Bread Company, where mouth watering doughnuts will be waiting for you at the finish!
Kids Dash Course: The Kids Dash will start on Label Street in between Forest and Erie. Runners will head East where they will make a Left onto Erie Street, Left onto Sylvan Place, and Left onto Forest Street with the same finish as the 5K outside of Montclair Bread Company. Race is approximately 500 meters.
RACE WEEK INFORMATION
When is Bib Pickup? Unless you paid for race day pickup, all participants should plan to pick up their race packet at Montclair Bread Company on either Friday, December 6th (1pm - 7pm) or Saturday December 8th, 2023 (7am - 7pm).
What Exactly am I Picking Up? All registered participants will receive a race bib and pins. Please make sure to wear the bib on the front of your shirt/sweatshirt/jacket. All participants will also receive a customized Montclair Bread tote bag and pom pom beanie with more info from our sponsors inside!
What Do I Need to Bring to Get My Bib? Please make sure you know your bib number! If you visit Participant Tracking, you can locate your bib number. You should also receive a text message from the timer in the next few days with your number.
What If I Purchased Merchandise? You can pick up your Montclair Doughnut Run merchandise when you get your bib on Friday and Saturday.
What If I Purchased Doughnuts? Pre-ordered 4 or 6 packs of donuts can be picked up inside at Montclair Bread Company on Sunday, either before or after the race.
When will Registration Close? As of now we still plan to leave registration open until race day, however we will close the event when we hit capacity so if you have friends or family who still want to participate, we recommend signing up asap! all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
What Time Should I Arrive on Race Day? The 5k race will start at 8am and you should plan to be on the starting line around 7:45am. Please give yourself plenty of time and account for the fact that you may have to park several blocks away from the start/finish area.
Where Should I Park on Race Morning? There are a few options for race day. First, street parking is free on Sunday mornings with many options in any direction from Montclair Bread Company (however please be mindful of the course and street closures.) Second, the Walnut Street parking lot will be open and will not require a permit. This is first come first serve and will fill up quickly. Lastly, the Midtown Parking Deck on 202 Glen Ridge Ave is only a short walk from Montclair Bread Company and the start line on N Fullerton Ave.
Awards and Prizes
The prize money for top three overall (m/f) has increased this year to $750, $300, $200. The top three in each age-group category (m/f) will receive a beautifully crafted Run Montclair Ceramic Mug! Age groups will be separated into 14 and under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, and 80 and over.
In addition to the prizes mentioned above, this year's race will also feature a unique challenge for our top competitors. In both the men's and women's field, one elite runner will be taking on the 5k course dressed up in a doughnut costume. Anyone who beats the doughnut will take home a $100 gift card to Montclair Bread Company.
