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Cougars Distance Carnival

Thu, Apr 2, 2026, 7:00 PM EDT

Location
Union, NJ
Alumni Stadium, 1000 Morris Avenue, 07083
Type
RUN
Official registration

Sign up and verify details on the organizer’s official page.

At a glance

A competitive mid-week track meet at Kean University, perfect for runners seeking fast times in various distances.

  • Fun
  • Competitive

Great for: casual, fun-first runners, runners who like a competitive edge

Less ideal for: walkers-only pacing

The Cougars Distance Carnival at Kean University offers a mid-week opportunity for adult, open, club, and collegiate runners to pursue fast times on the track. This event features a 5K race, alongside other track distances like 1500m, 800m, and 400m. Expect a focused yet engaging atmosphere with music and concessions available. Heats are organized from fast to slow, welcoming a range of competitive abilities.

What to expect

  • Run on a track surface, with specific spike policies in place.
  • Compete in mixed-gender heats, organized from fast to slow.
  • Enjoy music and access to concession stands for food and beverages.

Standout details

  • Opportunity for fast mid-week times
  • Specific spike policy enforced
  • Mixed-gender, fast-to-slow heats
  • Concessions available

Auto-drafted from the public listing — confirm details on the official event page before signing up.

Distances & registration

5 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

  • 400m

    Thu, Apr 2, 7:50 PM EDT · From $38.10

    Opens Mar 12, 2025, 1:05 AM EDT · Closes Mar 30, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT

  • 1500m

    Thu, Apr 2, 7:30 PM EDT · From $38.10

    Opens Mar 12, 2025, 1:05 AM EDT · Closes Mar 30, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT

  • 5K

    Thu, Apr 2, 7:00 PM EDT · From $38.10

    Opens Jan 14, 2025, 12:05 AM EST · Closes Mar 30, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT

+ 2 more options

  • 800m

    Thu, Apr 2, 7:50 PM EDT · From $38.10

    Opens Jan 14, 2026, 9:32 AM EST · Closes Mar 30, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT

  • Shot Put

    Thu, Apr 2, 7:50 PM EDT · From $38.10

    Opens Jan 14, 2026, 5:04 PM EST · Closes Mar 30, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT

The course

  • Rolling
  • Timed race
From the organizer

Looking for an opportunity to run a  fast time mid- week, Here is your opportunity. Join us at the Kean University Distance Carnival!!! There would be food music and more!

Dates, Times & Events Below

Age: Adult/Open/College/Junior college  only

Meet Contact: Danielle Todman, dtodman@kean.edu

Spike Policy

The only acceptable spikes allowed on the track surface are 1/4 inch pyramid spikes, in either 5 spike or 6 spike model shoes (no 3 spike or 4 spike model shoes are allowed). All spikes must be checked prior to competition.

Food Policy

Outside food and beverage is NOT allowed to be brought into the arena.  Alumni Stadium provides the opportunity for individual food and beverage purchases at the concession stand.

General Information

Meets are open to Open, Club and Collegiate runners,  High School, etc. Spectators must pay a $5 admission fee.

Schedule

See each date for start time.  All events are run by mixed gender, unless specified.  Heats are fast to slow, and a rolling time schedule unless otherwise noted on meet day.  An approximate time schedule will be available at the clerking table on race day after registration closes.

Pre-Registration & Fees

Register on RunSignUp by 4pm on race day.

Online Entry fee for individual events is $20 per meet. $15 for Kean Alumni or Cougar Running Club members.

On-site, day of registration, is available for $30.

Check in Procedures

Doors open one hour prior to the meet's designated start time.  Athletes cannot enter the track until the end of Lacrosse Game (around 6:45pm).

Pre-Registered Runners: Report to the end of the 100m Finish line.  Registration table to pick up a wristband and bib number, indicating that your payment has been received.

Day of Registration Runners: Make payment, receive wristband & bib number, and fill in a registration card at the Registration table end of past the 100m finish Line.

Check entry lists at the clerking table to ensure names and seed times are correct.

Once the event is called (approximately 30 min prior to event start), report to the clerking area on turn one, outside the track, and the officials will assign you into a “section” and give you two hip numbers.  One hip number goes on your left hip.  The other one goes on your right chest.

Meet #1 - Thursday , 4/2/26- 7:00pm Start

5000m

1500m

800m

400m

Meet #2 Wednesday 4/22/2026 7pm

High Jump

Triple Jump

Javelin

Long Jump

100m

400m

200m

400m

100h/110h

400h

1500m

800m

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