The Mile by Impact Zone

Sat, Jun 20, 2026, 9:00 AM EDT

Location: Norwood, NJ; 335 Chestnut St, 07648
Type: RUN

At a glance

A flat and fast USATF-certified mile race with serious competition and cash prizes, all while supporting St. Jude's Children's Hospital.

Competitive
For a Cause

The Mile by Impact Zone offers a competitive one-mile race on a flat, fast, USATF-certified course with wide roads and smooth turns. This event is a USATF NJ Championship race, attracting top talent with significant cash prizes for course records and age group awards. Beyond the competition, participants support a meaningful cause, as all proceeds benefit St. Jude's Children's Hospital. It's an opportunity to test your speed and contribute to a worthy mission.

What to expect

Run a USATF-certified mile on a flat, fast course.
Compete for cash prizes, running shoes, and gift cards.
Support St. Jude's Children's Hospital with your participation.

Standout details

USATF-certified flat and fast course
All proceeds benefit St. Jude's Children's Hospital
Cash prizes for course records
Running shoes and gift cards for top finishers

Perks & features

Awards

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Distances & registration

2 options

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

800m
Sat, Jun 20, 9:00 AM EDT · From $27.50
Opens Mar 19, 2026, 5:00 AM EDT · Closes Jun 19, 2026, 7:59 AM EDT
1 Miles
Sat, Jun 20, 9:00 AM EDT · From $32.80
Opens Mar 18, 2026, 5:00 AM EDT · Closes Jun 19, 2026, 7:59 AM EDT

Vibe Check

Easygoing

warm-day exposure

Rolling area
Warm season

Based on terrain, weather, and distance data.

The course

Rolling
Timed race

From the organizer

A flat and fast 2-loop USATF-certified course with wide roads and smooth turns. All proceeds will be donated to St. Jude's Children's Hospital.

First overall male and female will each win a free pair of running shoes of their choice from Runners House in River Vale, NJ. Second and third place finishers win $75 and $50 gift cards (respectively) to Runners' House (only applied toward shoes).

Masters male and female with the highest age-grade % will also receive a free pair of running shoes of their choice from Runners House.

First overall master male and female will each win a free pair of running shoes of their choice from Runners House in River Vale, NJ.

Registration closes on 6/19

Race day sign-ups for the family mile and IZ mile ONLY are welcome! $35 cash or credit at Impact Zone!!

USATF championship race registration must be done online by 5/16 - race day registration is not permitted for USATF athletes competing in the championship race.

Raceday Schedule (subject to change)

7:30 am - on-site packet pickup 9:00 am - 10:40 am - Open Men - USATF NJ Championship 11:00 am - Masters Men - USATF NJ Championship 12:00 pm - Awards to be given out no later than 1 hour after the last race Awards Ceremony to follow 60 minutes after the last finisher. USATF awards will be grab-n-go.

$200 CASH prize for open men/women setting a new course record (current records listed below):

Open Men - 4:21.5 - Chris Andersen, 2024 Open Women 4:54.3 - Laurel Moyer, 2025 $100 CASH prize for masters athletes setting a new course record (current records listed below):

Masters Men - 4:40.8 - Pete Anzovino, 2024 Masters Women - 5:18.6 - Courtney Decker, 2025 Age Graded Men - 93.0% - Peter Brady, 2024 Age Graded Women - 91.7% - Nora Cary, 2024 *Note: Masters course record prize money is only available to athletes that compete in the master's men or master's women heats. Athletes that set a course record time and age grading can win both $100 cash prizes

$200 CASH prize for breaking an American Age Group Record ( HERE is a link to AG records)

Runners' House gift cards (only applied toward shoes) for USATF Masters races:

Men and Women 40-49: 1st place - $75, 2nd place - $50, 3rd place - $25 (no double dipping) Men and Women 50-59: 1st place - $75, 2nd place - $50, 3rd place - $25 (no double dipping) Men and Women 60-69: 1st place - $75, 2nd place - $50, 3rd place - $25 (no double dipping) Men and Women 70-79: 1st place - $75, 2nd place - $50, 3rd place - $25 (no double dipping) Men and Women 80-99: 1st place - $75, 2nd place - $50, 3rd place - $25 (no double dipping) Impact Zone remains open for free participants until 3:00 pm

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