The Alternative Press

BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - Registration is now open for the 16th Annual Berkeley Heights 5K Charity Road Race and Fitness Walk, scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 16 beginning at 930 a.m. at Memorial Field.

Anyone who registers by Sept. 6 will receive a $15 unrestricted gift certificate to the Sneaker Factory with locations in Millburn, Basking Ridge, and Long Branch, plus a guaranteed custom t-shirt and a reusable eco tote goodie bag.

After Sept. 6, the price goes up to $25 with no $15 Sneaker Factory gift certificate, no guarantee for custom race tee-shirt and reusable eco tote goodie bag.

Also on the day of the race will be the 2nd annual BH5K/Red Cross Community Blood Drive from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. the Berkeley Heights Community Center across Park Avenue from Memorial Field. Everyone who donates a pint of blood will be entered into a special drawing for a new iPad 2. To register, call Race Headquarters at 908-464-8899. 

Please go to www.berkeleyheights5k.com for all the details of both events and easy online registration. Funds raised from the race will go to help several exciting projects and individuals in need.