The 35th annual East Brunswick Road Races, featuring the running of the Kids Dashes, the 5K Run/Walk, the 10K Run/Walk and the 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk, is set for Oct. 14 at Crystal Springs Family Aquatic Center, Dunhams Corner Road, East Brunswick. Advance registration is going on.
The event is hosted by the Raritan Valley Road Runners and the township of East Brunswick.
Proceeds will go to the East Brunswick Rescue Squad and to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Team in Training.
Kids Dashes are set to start at noon. The 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk will begin at 12:30 p.m. The 5K and 10K Run/Walk will go off at 1 p.m. All individuals who register in advance will receive a T-shirt and a goodie bag. Prizes will be awarded to the top three male and female finishers. The 5K and 10K races are sanctioned United States of America Track and Field (USATF) events and are part of the New Jersey Grand Prix (500 points).
The day also will feature vendors; games and face-painting for children; entertainment; and post-race refreshments including bagels and bananas.
Entry fee for the 5K and 10K is $22 for the general public, $20 for USATF members and East Brunswick residents.
Applications are available by logging on to www.ebrr.org. For more information, email [email protected].