Name: The Mile by Impact Zone
Start: 2026-06-20T00:00:00.000Z
Location: Norwood, NJ

Question 1

What is The Mile by Impact Zone?

Accepted Answer

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!!

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.

$100 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

Question 2

When and where is The Mile by Impact Zone?

Accepted Answer

The Mile by Impact Zone takes place on Saturday, June 20, 2026 in Norwood, NJ. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.

Question 3

How do I register for The Mile by Impact Zone?

Accepted Answer

Registration for The Mile by Impact Zone is handled through RunSignup, the official registration platform used by most Midwest endurance events. You can sign up, review available distances, and complete your registration at: https://runsignup.com/Race/NJ/Norwood/TheMilebyImpactZone?a=4ZlhFMGG8BjCl2rf0NBV4QwYQwQKQjIn

Question 4

Do I need to qualify to enter The Mile by Impact Zone?

Accepted Answer

No qualifying time is required. The Mile by Impact Zone is open to all experience levels. Some distances may have age minimums or cut-off times — check the official registration page for the specific requirements before signing up.

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