Montclair’s official
Summer Block Party
Thank you for joining us for this special evening of racing presented by the Montclair Brewery! Results can be found above. Photos to come soon!
The Montclair Mile takes place on a spectator friendly ½ mile USATF certified course that starts and finishes at the Montclair Brewery. There are races for runners of all ages and ability levels (and even a race for our four-legged friends!) After the racing end the celebration continues at the Montclair Brewery, where food trucks and drinks are on stand-by. Every race entry comes with a drink ticket and a commemorative pint glass, so you can toast to your accomplishment with friends, fellow runners, and canine companions.
The Course: The course is 1/2 mile and will start on Depot Square heading north. Runners will stay straight for approximately .2 of a mile before making a left onto onto Sylvan Place, another left onto Forest Street, and a final left onto Walnut Street before passing Montclair Brewery and a left back onto Depot Square to complete the loop. This loop is 1/2 mile long and will be completed twice for a mile. The Strava route can be found here: https://www.strava.com/routes/3238972400288364806
More Information
-
The races will start and finish in front of The Montclair Brewery (101 Walnut Street) in Montclair. All participants will be required to check-in for their races in front of the brewery before they compete.
-
Yes, there will be a bagcheck close to the start/finish. We will provide an updated aerial map as we get closer to the event.
-
There are several parking options in the nearby area (as well as plenty of side street parking) including
Midtown Parking Deck: 202 Glenridge Ave (2 block walk)
Midtown Parking Deck: (0.4 mile walk)
Crescent Deck: (0.5 mile walk)
Bay Street Deck: (0.7 mile walk)
Valley Road Deck: (0.7 mile walk)
Surface lots at Lackawanna Plaza, South Willow and South Fullerton (distance not specified)
-
Yes! All runners will get a branded Montclair Mile pint glass, a branded Montclair Mile tote bag, as well as a drink ticket for a free drink at the Montclair Mile. All runners who signup before 7/29 will also get a personalized race bib with your last name. There will be free giveaways from our partners as well!
There will be finishers ribbons for kids who race the kids dash!
-
There will be cash prizes ($300,$200,$100) for the top three in the men’s and women’s mile showdowns.
In the Paws for Pavement race, our friends at Jersey Dogs will be issuing a field trip, pack hike, and dog walk for the top 3!
There will be some additional prizes for winners of other races that will be announced in the coming weeks.
-
Yes! This event is an approved part of the USATF Grand Prix Points Series. There are 500 points available for this event.
RACE WEEK INFORMATION
Packet Pickup: In order to cut down on race day lines, we encourage you to pick up your packet (tote bag, pint glass, racing bib, and giveaways from our partners) on Tuesday, August 6 (1:00pm -6:00pm) at Fleet Feet Montclair located at 603 Bloomfield Ave, Montclair. If you’re unable to make this time, packet pickup will be available on race day from 4:30pm until 7:45pm. Please make sure you give yourself plenty of time in the event of short lines.
Course Preview: Our friends at Profunctional Running are hosting a course preview on Tuesday night at 5:30pm with refreshments to be served after. To RSVP to this free event, please click here.
Schedule: Please see the event schedule below. Please make sure you are on the starting line 5 minutes before the start of your scheduled race. The “heat sheets” for the event which indicate what race every runner is in have been shared via email. If you have any questions about what race you are in, please email dave@trialsofmilesracing.com.
Volunteers: We are still looking for a few volunteers to assist at the Montclair Mile. If you have any friends or family who may be interested, please have the fill out the form below. As a thank you, they will receive a Montclair Mile swag bag and a free entry into one of our future events (includes the Montclair Doughnut Run this December!).
Event Merch
Race Shirt - $30
Purchase a Montclair Mile t-shirt when you signup for the race. Soft, cotton blend tee with the Montclair Mile logo. Unisex sizing.
Race Hat - $35
Purchase a Montclair Mile baseball cap when you signup for the race. These are high quality, low fitting five-panel style hats.
Thank You To Our Sponsors!
Fleet Feet Montclair: For 36 years, Fleet Feet Montclair’s local, family-owned running store has inspired and empowered people of all fitness levels with personalized gear, training, and community support, all while maintaining a fun and high-spirited atmosphere.
Profunctional Running: Profunctional Running is a physical therapy, performance, and coaching clinic in Montclair, New Jersey that helps runners and endurance athletes become faster, stronger, and recover. They offer individualized plans that treat the whole person, rather than isolating a specific body part. Each participant will receive a free coupon to use any of their recovery services (compression sleeves, cold plunge, infra-red sauna, or alter-g treadmill).
FitLoft: A different kind of gym located in Montclair. A community united by a goal: to become the best version of ourselves. They welcome all fitness levels! You’ll receive a free class coupon in your packet!
Montclair Co-Op: Montclair Cooperative School is celebrating 60 years of progressive education and community partnerships. The Co-op fosters a learning environment that nurtures academic excellence, creativity through the arts, and independent thinking from Early Childhood to 8th grade.
This event will help support the work of Toni’s Kitchen, a food ministry of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Montclair, NJ. Their goal is to ensure reliable access to healthy food for residents of West Orange, Montclair and Bloomfield. Toni’s Kitchen provides food to their neighbors in need in ways that respect their dignity, improve health, and foster independence. Toni’s Kitchen will be on-site at the event on August 7.