Thanks to our dedicated participants, sponsors, and volunteers, the 2024 Rutgers Big Chill 5K was a tremendous success.
With generous support, $7,584 was raised for the No Hungry Knights Fund, providing 385 meals for Rutgers students facing food insecurity. Anne Finetto, Race Director for The Rutgers Big Chill 5K Committee, proudly presented a check on behalf of the event to Philip Smith, Assistant Dean of Students for Student Basic Needs, and Kerri Willson, Associate Dean of Students and Director of Off-Campus Living and Community Initiatives, in support of the fund.
This year’s event brought together 3,000 in-person runners and 229 virtual participants. Thanks to our community’s generosity, we collected and donated over 3,000 toys to children in New Brunswick through the New Brunswick Fire Department and RWJBarnabas Health.
We deeply appreciate the support of our sponsors, whose contributions helped us raise $18,500, and the 220+ volunteers who gave their time to make this event possible.
Thank you for being part of the Rutgers Big Chill 5k—we look forward to seeing you again in 2025!
