Trinity Academy 5K Reindeer Run and Jingle Jam, 9:30am to 1:30pm, Saturday, Dec. 6; 235 Bloomfield Avenue, Caldwell

by Carolyne Volpe Curley / Carolyne@WestEssexNOW.com
Published 7:10pm

CALDWELL, NJ - Trinity Academy's fourth annual "5K Reindeer Run/Walk and Jingle Jam" will take place next weekend, Saturday, Dec. 6. The run travels through Caldwell, West Caldwell and North Caldwell while the Jingle Jam takes place at the school, located at 235 Bloomfield Avenue, Caldwell. Race participants must register and pay an entrance fee of $30; there is also a "Santa Shuffle" for ages3 to 7 which is free. All race proceeds benefit Trinity Academy. 

The combination Run/Walk will take place rain or shine, beginning at 9:30am, and at the same time, the Jingle Jam takes place in the school's gym and continues until 1:30pm. 

The Jingle Jam will include holiday festivities for the whole family. Donations of new pajamas and books, which will be given to the Pajama Project, will be accepted as well. 

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5K Reindeer Run/Walk
The 5K route is 3.1 miles long and is a sanctioned USATF-NJ NB 500 Point Grand Prix Race. The race starts and ends at Trinity Academy and includes one water stop. Course marshals will monitor key turns and intersections along the course. Hot coffee and bagels will be provided for all runners.

Credit: Warren Westura

Race Fees
All race proceeds benefit Trinity Academy. The race takes place rain or shine but the organizers reserve the right to cancel in extreme circumstances. In that event, there will be no refunds; rather, entry fees will be used as a donation to Trinity Academy.

• 5K Adult
  $30
• 5K USA Track & Field Member
  $22
• 5K Age 8 to 14
  $20
• 5K Trinity Faculty
  $15
• Santa Shuffle Age 3 - 7
  Free 

Donation
Anyone interested in making a donation to Trinity Academy may do so online here. 

Registration
Online

• Click here to register online. 
  The last day for online registration is Wednesday, Dec. 3

In Person at Trinity Academy Gym

• Friday, Dec. 5, 5-7pm
• Saturday, Dec. 6, 8-9:15am
• On site registration fees are cash or check only

Race Route
The route is as follows:

• Hatfield Street
• to Smull Avenue (northbound) 
• to Mountain Avenue (southbound) 
• to Forest Avenue (southbound) 
• ending at Trinity Academy 

Essex Fells’ Kelly King commented, “We’re hoping everyone comes out
to get some exercise and ring in the season
on Saturday, December 6, at 9:30 am!
This is a 5K run/walk sanctioned by New Jersey Track and Field and
we’ll also have a Santa Shuffle for the kids from ages four to seven years-old.”

Schedule of Events
Friday, Dec. 5

• 5pm to 7pm
  Registration and packet pickup

Saturday, Dec. 6

• 8am to 9:15am
  Registration and packet pickup
  

• 9:30 am
  Race start time
• 11:15am
  5K Award Ceremony 
• 11:30am
  Santa Shuffle 

5K Awards

• $500
  An American Express gift card will be awarded to the team or individual that raises the most money by Dec. 31

• $250
  1st place overall, female and male 
• 1st, 2nd and 3rd  place winners in each age group 

"We’ll have a fun Winter Festival with activities and rides
that the whole family can enjoy," commented Event Organizer Jamie DiGiovanni. "Plus they can shop for the holidays with some local vendors,
and get their photo taken with Santa.
We’re also really fortunate that Forte Pizzeria and Restaurant
is the main food sponsor and will be providing the food.”

Jingle Jam
The Jingle Jam will take place inside the school's gym during and following the race and will include holiday festivities for the whole family:

• Boutique Shopping:

• • Automoblox
    Classic wood toy cars with a modern design for kids to build their own

• • B Savvy Boutique
    Consignment and accessory boutique
    
    
  • Designs By Karen
    Women’s clothing and accessories

• • Earth, Wind and Flowers
    Fresh flower arrangements, gift baskets, seasonal decor
    
    
  • Gabby Girl Designs
    Handcrafted fabric handbags and accessories, along with custom children’s clothing and gifts 
    
    
  • Garden Cottage 
    Unique indoor and outdoor home goods and Christmas decorations
    Clothing, soaps, body lotions, jewelry, handbags, candles and hostess gifts
    
    
  • Hilltop Honey
    Honey, Lip balm

• • Kate’s Creations
    Gourmet toffee gifts
    
    
  • Nellie and Bean
    Women’s and home accessories and gifts
    
    
  • Olive That
    Olive oils and vinegars, gift sets
    
    
  • The Preppy Player
    Jewelry, hair accessories, bags and more with a preppy twist 
    
    
  • The Toy Box
    Kids stocking stuffers and toys

Credit: Trinity HSA

• Photos with Santa
• Train ride
• Crafts
• Reindeer games
• Food and refreshments
• Music
• 50/50 raffles

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Pajama Program
The Reindeer Run partners with the NJ chapter of the Pajama Program, a group which provides new pajamas and books to children in need, many of whom are waiting to be adopted. These children live in group homes, shelters and temporary housing facilities and are shuffled often from one place to another. New pajamas and books will be accepted at the Run. 

Further  Information
Trinity Academy Reindeer Run
Ava Reynolds
917-549-0511
Email
Website
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Trinity Academy
Principal: Mary N. Cassels
235 Bloomfield Avenue
Caldwell, New Jersey 07006
973-226-3386
Email
Website
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Trinity Academy is a highly regarded Pre-K through Grade 8 school, located in Caldwell.  The school's primary mission is to provide students with a challenging academic environment in the Catholic tradition. The academy offers small class sizes, a full-day Kindergarten program, and a nurturing environment that allows every child to thrive. Students achieve honors, scholarships and acceptances to prestigious high schools, and consistently score above the national average on the annual standardized Terra Nova tests.

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