Big Bang Mile and Science Festival

Big Bang Mile and Science Festival

Anticipating the preservation of the Holmdel Horn Antenna and the creation of Dr. Robert Wilson Park.

The Shore Athletic Club is proud to host the

The 6th ANNUAL BIG BANG MILE

NOW SCHEDULED FOR SATURDAY AUGUST 1!

RAIN or SHINE!
Bell Works in Holmdel, NJ

Important Registration Notes

• Registration Deadline: You MUST register by June 15 if you want this year's Big Bang Mile T-shirt.
• T-Shirt Availability: T-shirts from prior years will be available for purchase at the event.
• Personalized Bib: Be sure to register by July 25 to receive a personalized Big Bang Mile race bib.
• Optional T-Shirt Fee: The Big Bang Mile T-shirt is now an optional $12 "add-on."

Post-Race Discount

YUM!: After your race, get a 15% discount at Jersey Freeze inside Bell Works. Just show your race bib!

Tentative Event Schedule

• 7:00 AM: Bib and t-shirt pick up
• 8:15 AM: Masters Men (ages 60+) Mile
• 9:10 AM: Masters Women (ages 40-49) Mile
• 11:15 AM: Awards Ceremony

The schedule of each heat will be slightly adjusted on event day depending on the entries for each race.

Teams

• Creation Process: Teams for various races are created via the Big Bang Mile race website.
• No Fee: There is no fee for creating a team.
• Minimum Contestants: A team must have a minimum of 3 contestants.
• Captains: The person who creates a team is the team's captain.

Awards

• Open Runner Awards: Cash prizes for the top 3 USATF-NJ runners in the Open Men's and Women's Mile races.
• Masters Awards: Cash awards for top USATF-NJ masters runners based on age grading.
• Age Group Awards: Custom designed medals for the top 3 runners in various age groups.
• Bonus Cash Awards: $200 Cash Bonus for winning times under specified times for men and women.

Registration

• Early Bird Price: $20 until March 31.
• Standard Price: $25 from April 1 to May 31.
• Price Increase: $30 starting June 1.
• Registration Closure: Closes at 11:00 PM on Friday, July 31, 2026.

The Story Behind The Big Bang Mile

The Bell Works building was once a primary location for Bell Laboratories. It was here that scientists Arno Penzias and Robert Wilson made a monumental discovery related to the Big Bang theory. The radio telescope they used is still standing today, located about 2 miles from Bell Works, becoming an essential part of scientific history.

For more details on registration and event specifics, please visit the official Big Bang Mile site.