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Rutgers Big Chill 5K
Rutgers Big Chill 5K is a 5K event held in New Brunswick, New Jersey. It is usually held in December; the exact date hasn't been confirmed in the listing yet. About 3,250 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- December
- Location
- New Brunswick, NJ
- Field size
- ~3,250 runners
Race details
- Usually held in
- December (date not confirmed)
- Location
- New Brunswick, New Jersey
- Distances
- 5K
- Field size
- About 3,250 runners
- Course
- Flat (Rutgers campus and New Brunswick streets)
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- community.rutgers.edu
About the Rutgers Big Chill 5K
A massive winter charity 5K on the Rutgers New Brunswick campus where each runner brings a toy donation; it has grown into one of New Jersey's largest 5Ks with thousands of participants annually.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- Billed as the largest 5K in New Jersey; toy-drive charity race that has donated over 50,000 toys; one of the best-conducted races in the tri-state area.
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Rutgers Big Chill 5K: common questions
- When is the Rutgers Big Chill 5K?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in December. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Rutgers Big Chill 5K held?
- In New Brunswick, New Jersey.
- What distances does the Rutgers Big Chill 5K offer?
- 5K.
- How many people run the Rutgers Big Chill 5K?
- About 3,250 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Rutgers Big Chill 5K?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
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