The Harvest Hustle 5K Will Return To Mendham

MENDHAM BOROUGH, NJ — For the 17th year, Mendham will be running back its annual Harvest Hustle 5K.

The 3.1-mile race will return to Mendham on Oct. 4, with the event kicking off at 10 a.m. The starting line will be at the corner of Park and Mountain avenues.

The race will once again benefit the Mendham Borough Home and School Association (HSA), a non-profit organization that “provides programs, events, and capital improvements that enrich the educational experience for students of Mendham Borough School District.”

Registration for the annual run can be done online here and costs $45 with a $3.70 sign-up fee. Registration is open from now until Oct. 4, 8 a.m.

Registration includes a bib and t-shirt, as well as the chance to win the race’s medals/awards. There will be awards given out based on overall performance, age, and gender. Runners can also register in teams.

See the course directions below:

• Start on Mountain Ave in front of the Gazebo, heading away from Main Street
• Turn Left onto Wilson
• Turn Right onto Gunther
• Turn Left onto Bockoven
• Turn Right onto Country
• Turn Right onto Maple and follow to Mountain Ave.
• Cross Mountain (slight Left) to Florie Farm
• Turn Right onto Florie Farm
• Turn Right onto Phoenix and follow to Mountain Ave.
• Cross Mountain (slight Left) to Garabrant
• Turn Right onto Garabrant
• Turn Left onto Gunther and follow to the end of the cul-de-sac
• Go around the cul-de-sac and back up Gunther
• Turn Right onto Wilson and follow to Mountain Ave.
• Cross Mountain (slight Right) and turn Left onto Park ave to the finish line

Last year, Mendham’s own Troy Pittenger, now 41, finished first in the Harvest Hustle. His finishing time was 18:25, and he maintained a pace of 5:55.

Kid’s Fun Run

The Harvest Hustle Kid’s Fun Run is, of course, returning as well. This will be held on the same day as the 5K, starting at 8 a.m.

Kid’s Fun Run registration costs $35 with a $3.10 sign-up fee. Registration is open from now until Oct. 4, 8:15 a.m.

See directions for the Kid's Fun Run below:

• Start at Gazebo at Borough Park
• Run on Mountain Ave away from Main Street
• Turn left onto Wilson Street
• Turn left onto Gunther until the end (cul-de-sac), run around the cul-de-sac, and head back on Gunther
• Turn right onto Wilson Street
• Follow Wilson to the end - cross Mountain (slight Right) then left onto Park Ave
• Finish line is painted across Park Ave about 50 yards from Mountain Ave

Post race, Mendham Fest will be held. Check back with Patch soon to learn more about the community event.

Those with questions should contact Race Director Marrie-Rose Garbacz at Harvesthustlemendham@gmail.com.