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MCW NJ Appalachian Trail Runventure

Name: MCW NJ Appalachian Trail Runventure
Start: 2025-05-17
End: 2025-05-17
Location: Scotch Plains

Scotch Plains, United States • 17 May 2025

The MCW NJ Appalachian Trail Runventure is a unique running event scheduled for May 17, 2025, in Scotch Plains, NJ. Participants can choose between a marathon or a 40-mile run, both designed to provide a fully supported experience along the New Jersey Appalachian Trail. This event is also a fundraising initiative for MissionCleanWater, with a minimum fundraising goal of $250 per participant to support clean water projects in Uganda.

Runners will benefit from shuttling services, aid stations, and personalized training plans, ensuring a memorable and impactful adventure while promoting access to clean drinking water. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States New Jersey Scotch Plains

Race information

Registration

40 mi

40 Miler + Fundraising Goal

26 mi

Marathon + Fundraising Goal

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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