MCW Westfield Ultra

Description

Welcome to the sixth annual MissionCleanWater Westfield Ultra hosted at Tamaques Park in Westfield, NJ. Participants can register for a 3hr, 6hr, 9hr, 12hr, or 24hr event where you will try and complete as many loops around Tamaques Park as possible. One loop is .8 miles and you have the option to run on pavement or on gravel. The race start and finish location and where participants can park are at the main parking lot next to the Tennis courts and playground. At that location are restrooms. Runners are welcome to place gear, coolers, and shade cover anywhere near the start location of their own supplies.

Fundraising

This year, we are opening a fundraising component to the Westfield Ultra. For anyone who raises $500 towards our clean water projects, they will receive a full refund and guaranteed entry to any future races. Send an email to [email protected] and we will create a personal page for you similar to this one, https://missioncleanwater.org/kevin100.

Race Breakdown

The start time is promptly at 9am. We suggest participants arrive before 8:30 so you can check in and drop off any necessary supplies. Participants can arrive earlier to claim a location for supplies. Our team will be setting up at 6:30 am

24 hour rules

The town of Westfield has been extremely nice in allowing us to host a 24-hour race at one of their parks. Here are some rules 24-hour participants have to follow and the extra support they can have: 1. At night, all runners must use a headlamp and wear a reflective vest. 2. ONLY 24-hour participants are allowed a tent which can only be set up close to sundown. Our volunteers can help you. 3. Your support teams must limit as much travel as possible at night time. Try and make any supply trips before the sun is down. 4. Quiet hours starting at 8 pm.

Support

Support Crew Anyone is welcome to have their own support crew and bring any necessary supplies they would like. This can include your own shade canopies, tents, coolers, and food. You are welcome to have crew members with you for the duration of the event. Pacers are welcome. Aid Station At the start/finish line will be our aid station. Here we will have everything from typical snacks, prepared food, tons of ice, water, electrolytes, GI supplies, First Aid, hot weather gear, and volunteers ready if you need any emergency supplies. If you are completing the 3hr and 6hr event, please leave the prepared food for the 9hr, 12hr, and 24hr participants. For each support member you have, we ask that each one make a small donation to MissionCleanWater.

Who is MissionCleanWater?

MissionCleanWater is a 501c3 nonprofit organization working to bring clean drinking water and sanitation to underserved communities both domestically and internationally. We focus on the fact that 60% of all clean water projects in Africa have failed and that our communities in our NJ backyard are without clean water. We work every day on the ground with communities to develop a solution together. Through community relationship building, training, and long-term involvement, we want to fully maximize the investment in clean water and bring out its full potential. Our team has been involved with the trail running community both as a hobby and professionally. We want to develop new race experiences that challenge runners to be more engaged, think on their feet, and work together. From these races, registration will act as a donation going towards our clean water efforts.

Race Medals

If you register after July 15th, we can not guarantee a race medal. All participants will be given a medal based on their event completion. For 24 hour finishers, you have the chance to win a 100-mile belt buckle.

Refunds

Similar to other race organizations, we do not offer refunds. All of our directing staff are volunteers and your registration is a direct donation to MissionCleanWater. The only way to receive a refund is proof of injury or by committing to a $500 fundraising goal that is a requirement to complete.

Sponsors

Thank you to these brands for supporting the Westfield Ultra this year. 1. The Fieldhouse: A premier fitness and wellness club in Berkeley Heights, offering open gym access, curated classes, coworking spaces, and recovery services—all designed to support a holistic approach to health. www.fieldhousenj.com 2. SweatHouz: A luxury contrast therapy studio in Garwood, NJ, offering private infrared sauna, cold plunge, and vitamin-C shower sessions designed to detox, rejuvenate, and support holistic wellness. https://sweathouz.com/ 3. Once Upon a Coconut: A premium, all-natural coconut water brand sourced from young green coconuts in Vietnam, packed in eco-friendly aluminum cans, offering naturally occurring electrolytes with no added sugar. https://onceuponacoconut.com/ 4. Ciele: a Canadian-born, certified performance brand that has redefined running headwear and apparel—crafting lightweight, moisture-wicking caps and gear that blend technical protection with stylish, sustainable design for runners of all levels. cieleathletics.com