Big Bang Mile and Science Festival

"Anticipating the preservation of the Holmdel Horn Antenna and the creation of Dr. Robert Wilson Park."

The Shore Athletic Club is proud to host the

The 6th ANNUAL BIG BANG MILE

Saturday, July 18, 2026,

RAIN or SHINE!
Bell Works in Holmdel, NJ

Possibly the best records-eligible road mile course in the universe!

IMPORTANT NOTES

• T-Shirt Registration: The Big Bang Mile T-shirt is now an optional $12 "add-on".
• Order Deadline: To guarantee your T-shirt and size, you MUST order it before June 15.
• Availability: Limited T-shirts will be available after June 15, but size or availability is not guaranteed.
• Open Race: This race is open to all types of runners and all age groups!

TENTATIVE EVENT SCHEDULE

• 7:00 AM: Bib and t-shirt pick up
• 8:15 AM: Masters Men (ages 60+) Mile
• 8:35 AM: Masters Women (ages 50+) Mile
• 8:55 AM: Masters Men (ages 50-59) Mile

The schedule is subject to change based on the number of entries on race day.

TEAMS

• Team Creation: Teams for the High School and Middle School Mile and Fitness Team Mile are created via the race website.
• Minimum Requirement: Teams must have a minimum of 3 contestants.
• Family Teams: Contestants can compete for a team in the Family category as well as another Fitness Team Mile category.
• USATF Process: Teams for the USATF-NJ Long Distance Running Grand Prix are handled through a separate process.

AWARDS

• Open Runners: Top 3 USATF-NJ runners in each Mile race will receive awards.
• Masters Awards: Top 3 USATF-NJ masters runners based on age grading will get awards.
• Age Group Awards: Top 3 in various age categories will receive custom medals.
• Cash Awards: $200 Cash Bonus for completing in designated times and other cash awards for non-USATF-NJ members.

REGISTRATION

• Pricing: $20 until March 31, $25 until May 31, $30 starting June 1.
• Closing Date: Registration closes on Friday, July 17, 2026.
• Restrictions: No registration on race day: no animals or headphones allowed.
• T-Shirt Orders: Custom T-shirts may be ordered for $12 if ordered by June 15.

THE STORY BEHIND THE BIG BANG MILE

The Bell Works building was once a primary location for Bell Laboratories. Two scientists, Arno Penzias and Robert Wilson, found evidence for the Big Bang theory in 1964, leading to their Nobel Prize in Physics in 1978. The radio telescope used by them stands nearby, and Holmdel Township is converting the area into Dr. Robert Wilson Park. The Shore Athletic Club dedicates this race to scientists and hopes to inspire runners towards STEM careers.

Race Information

This race is the USATF-NJ 2024 1 Mile Road Championship Race for Open and Masters Men and Women. It features a flat, fast USATF-certified course on closed roads. For race specifics or to register, visit Big Bang Mile Race Registration.