Cougars Distance Carnival

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

Looking for an opportunity to run a fast time mid-week? Here is your opportunity. Join us at the Kean University Distance Carnival! There would be food, music, and more!

📅 Dates, Times & Events

• Date: 2026-04-02
• Location: Alumni Stadium, Union, NJ
• Start Time: 7:00 PM
• Events: 5000m, 1500m, 800m, 400m

👥 Eligibility

• Age: Adult/Open/College/Junior college only
• Meet Contact: Danielle Todman, dtodman@kean.edu
• Spectator Fee: $5 admission fee
• Open to: Open, Club, Collegiate runners, High School, etc.

📏 Spike & Food Policies

• Spike Policy: 1/4 inch pyramid spikes only, in 5 or 6 spike models.
• Food Policy: Outside food and beverage is NOT allowed: purchases available at concession stand.

📅 Check-in Procedures

• Doors Open: One hour prior to start time.
• Pre-Registered Runners: Report to the end of the 100m Finish line for wristband and bib number.
• Day of Registration: Make payment at Registration table.
• Clerking Procedure: Report to clerking area 30 min prior to your event.

💰 Registration & Fees

• Pre-Registration: Register on RunSignUp by 4pm on race day.
• Online Entry Fee: $20 for individual events: $15 for Kean Alumni or Cougar Running Club members.
• On-Site Fee: Available for $30 on the day of the event.
• Check Entry Lists: Ensure names and seed times are correct at the clerking table.

📅 Meet Schedule

• Meet #1: Thursday, 4/2/26 - 7:00 PM Start
• Events: 5000m, 1500m, 800m, 400m
• Meet #2: Wednesday 4/22/2026 - 7 PM
• Events: High Jump, Triple Jump, Javelin, Long Jump, 100m, 400m, 200m, 100h/110h, 400h, 1500m, 800m