Rutgers Big Chill 5K
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Event overview
The Rutgers Big Chill 5K is a charitable running event in New Brunswick, NJ on December 13, 2025. The event offers both an in-person 5K and a virtual 5K option. The in-person race takes place at College Avenue, with runner check-in held on the day before (Friday afternoon) and on race day (Saturday morning) at the College Ave Gym, 130 College Ave, New Brunswick, NJ. The in-person race is held rain or shine.
Virtual participants may complete a 5K at a location of their choice and submit their results during the event window from December 8 to December 15, 2025.
Entry, logistics and prizes
- 5K - In-person
- 5K - Virtual
In-person registration has a limit of 3,250 runners. The in-person entry fee is $27 plus a donated toy valued at $10 or more; no cash donations for the toy are accepted. Toys should be brought to runner check-in. In-person participants receive a long-sleeved Big Chill t-shirt at check-in. The virtual entry fee is $10 and includes a printable bib online; shirts for virtual participants are available for purchase.
Proceeds support campus and local needs. In 2024, over $8,000 from the event was contributed to the No Hungry Knights Fund, and collected toys were distributed to local children and families. Prizes are awarded to overall male and female winners and 1st-3rd place in age categories from 13 & under through 70+. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.