The Mahwah Schools Foundation is thrilled to bring you it's Annual 5K Run, 2 Mile Walk and Kids Run. This year’s event promises to be another memorable event, featuring a scenic race route through Mahwah beginning and ending at Mahwah High School. The Thunderbird Run is a day filled with community support for our schools and is an event, not to be missed! Join us for the 5K Run or 2Mi Walk. Bring the whole to visit our vendors at Thunderbird Trail, plus the extremely popular Kids Run on the Mahwah High School track. There's plenty of fun for everyone at one of Mahwah's best community events!
5K: Long Sleeve Shirt (guaranteed if registered by 11/1/26)
2 Miles: Long Sleeve Shirt (guaranteed if registered by 11/1/26)
Kids Run: Long Sleeve Shirt (guaranteed if registered by 11/1/26)
| Distance | Price | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5K | $30.00 | Jul 15 | Sep 30 |
| $35.00 | Oct 1 | Nov 21 | |
| $40.00 | Nov 22 | Nov 22 | |
| 2 Miles | $30.00 | Jul 15 | Sep 30 |
| $35.00 | Oct 1 | Nov 21 | |
| $40.00 | Nov 22 | Nov 22 | |
| Kids Run | $15.00 | Jul 15 |
Interested in this race?
| Sep 30 |
| $20.00 | Oct 1 | Nov 22 |
Important Details & Reminders Location & Directions Pick-up Location: Mahwah High School T3 Building (adjacent to the high school). Friday, November 20, 2:30-6:30 pm Saturday, November 21, 8:00 am-11:00 am Entry: Please use the Joyce Kilmer driveway entrance off of Ridge Road. Picking Up for Others If you're collecting items for other participants, please bring a list of their names to ensure a quick and smooth process. Race Day Registration & T-Shirts Registration will be ONLINE
HOW OLD DOES MY CHILD NEED TO BE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE KIDS RUN? The KIDS Run is for all children in grades K-5. *If you are a Mahwah student please be sure to select your school on the Registration form. HOW FAR IS THE KIDS RUN? Grades K,1,2 run one lap around the track (0.25 miles). Grades 3,4,5 run 2 laps around the track (0.5 miles). Students race by grade (boys and girls together). The top three finishers for each grade will receive a medal. IMPORTANT INFO ENTRY FEE: $15/child until 9/30/20
PARKING INFORMATION: The main parking for the Thunderbird Run will be at the Joyce Kilmer School and at the Center for Food Action parking lot. Members of the CERT Team will be directing parking on race day. Please follow their directions and plan on turning off Ridge Road into the Joyce Kilmer entrance upon arrival. **IMPORTANT** The Joyce Kilmer and Center for Food Action parking lots will be CLOSED during the duration of the 5K from 8:15a.m- 9:45a.m. This is to ensure the safety of our partic