BIG BANG MILE

The Shore Athletic Club of New Jersey invites you to sponsor its 2024 Big Bang Mile and Science Festival.  The event is planned for Saturday, July 13, at Bell Works in Holmdel.  Note that Bell Works is the former site of the famous Bell Laboratories.
Our goals with the Big Bang Mile are twofold: 1) to commemorate the noble prize-winning discovery of cosmic microwave background radiation at the nearby Crawford Hill site and 2) to offer runners an exceptionally fast and spectator-friendly course.  We also aim to promote science and technology – particularly carbon-free energy -- to the general public and to draw young people toward careers in S.T.E.M. fields.

This coming year will be our fourth Big Bang Mile.  The three previous editions served as USA Track and Field state-level Championship Races and drew over 200 contestants each.  Those races drew some big-time talent, with one national age group record being broken in 2022 and two records nearly broken in 2023.  In 2024, the Big Bang Mile will once again serve as a USATF New Jersey Championship race. As with last year, we plan to host a Science Avenue with exciting booths for people of all ages.

THE SHORE ATHLETIC CLUB

The Shore AC's official birth year is 1934. The club went through its earlier eras of the 30s and 40s marked by some incredible feats - began anew in the late 40s and endured to the early 50s. In 1964, the "new" Shore AC was born and we've been doing so many great new things ever since. We have over 500 members.  Most live in New Jersey but quite a few reside far beyond NJ. And some quite far beyond. In addition to competing in all these events, the club itself puts on an incredible array of events for all to take part in and enjoy to the utmost. The Shore Athletic Club has been racing in the City of Asbury Park for over 50 years. There is rich history between the club, city and surrounding communities. A large part of our mission is servicing the community and we'd love for you to be part of that. 

MISSION STATEMENT

“To develop junior and youth, men’s and women’s open and masters track and field athletes, distance and cross-country runners and racewalkers. We strive to activate the human spirit by providing competitive events for all ages and groups, and to promote the entire sport, in all its categories as lifetime activities." 

Thank you for considering to support our Big Bang Mile at Bell Works!