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

NOW SCHEDULED FOR SATURDAY AUGUST 1!

RAIN or SHINE!
Bell Works in Holmdel, NJ

Important Information

• Registration Deadline: You MUST register by June 15 if you want this year's Big Bang Mile T-shirt.
• T-shirt Availability: T-shirts from prior years will be available for purchase at the event.
• Registration Extension: Registration is open again until July 31 at 11:59 pm.
• No Race Day Registration: Sorry, no race day registration.

Event Schedule

• 7:00 AM: Bib and t-shirt pick up
• 8:15 AM: Masters Men (ages 60+) Mile
• 8:55 AM: Masters Men (ages 50-59) Mile
• 10:50 AM: Fitness Team Mile

11:00 AM - Awards Ceremony

Awards

• Open Runner Awards: Top 3 USATF-NJ runners to receive cash awards.
• Masters Runner Awards: Top 3 masters runners based on age grading will receive cash awards.
• Age Group Awards: Custom designed medals for top 3 runners in specified age groups.
• Bonus Cash Awards: $200 Cash Bonus for a winning time under specific benchmarks.

Registration

• Early Bird Registration: $20 until March 31.
• Regular Registration: $25 from April 1 to May 31. Price Increase to $30 on June 1!
• Final Deadline: Registration closes at 11:59 PM on Friday, July 31, 2026.
• Race Day Registration: No registration on race day.

The Story Behind the Big Bang Mile

The Bell Works building was once a primary location for Bell Laboratories. “Bell Labs” attracted top-notch scientists to conduct basic research that might advance telephony. Two such scientists, Arno Penzias and Robert Wilson, studied radio signals from space in support of the Telstar project.

In 1964, they observed a background noise coming from every direction in the sky, leading to evidence for the Big Bang theory. For their contribution, they were awarded the Nobel Prize for Physics in 1978.

The Shore Athletic Club dedicates the Big Bang Mile Race to scientists everywhere. We hope that runners draw inspiration from this story to learn more about STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) and perhaps even pursue a STEM career. Aim high!

For more details and registration, visit the official race page: Big Bang Mile Registration.