The High Bridge "Mile"

EVENT OVERVIEW

The 2026 Tour of High Bridge Criterium featuring The High Bridge “Mile” running race will bring a party to the streets of High Bridge along with an international field of top professional and amateur cyclists and runners on the same residential course we used in 2025. All ages are welcome to dash for the cash or run for fun!

COURSE

• Distance: The course will be two laps of a hilly paved loop for a total of 1.4 miles.
• Atmosphere: There will be a race announcer, start line festivities, as well as residents celebrating around the course, making for a fun & festive family-friendly atmosphere.
• Course Map: Link to Course on Strava

START TIMES

• Bike races: Begins at 12:00 pm.
• Novice Men: 12:00 pm
• Master 40+: 12:30 pm
• The High Bridge Mile (Running): 3:30 pm

REGISTRATION

• Surcharge: There will be a $10 day of race surcharge.
• Location: Registration/Number pick up will be located at the Start/Finish, at the corner of Church and Taylor Streets, High Bridge, NJ.
• Encouragement: Pre-registration is strongly encouraged!

PARKING

• High Bridge Commons: 40 79 Main St., High Bridge, NJ.
• High Bridge Elementary School: 40 Fairview Ave., High Bridge, NJ.
• Union Forge Park: 1 Washington Ave., High Bridge, NJ.
• Note: NO PARKING AT START/FINISH OR INSIDE COURSE CLOSURE.

NOTES

• Prize: Cash prize list for top three Men and Women will be based off of entries for each category.
• Rain or Shine: Rain or shine event. No refunds.
• Community Respect: Please respect the community and keep off residential property.

PROMOTER CONTACT

High Bridge Recreation Committee: recreation@highbridge.org