Rutgers Big Chill 5K Themes—Pick Your Theme for Race Day OR Create Your OWN!

The annual Big Chill 5K run/walk is one of the most significant events most looked forward to by the Rutgers community. Over the years, the Big Chill 5K has become an event for our Rutgers community to showcase their creativity and stay updated with the latest trending themes! Have you found your theme for this year’s race? If not, don’t worry – here are some ideas!

It’s Officially Ugly Christmas Sweater Weather

With the holidays approaching, an ugly Christmas sweater is all you’ll need to bring holiday joy to race day! Bundle up, and let’s go!

Rutgers Greek Pride

Show off your Rutgers Greek Pride and participate in the big race with your fraternity or sorority!

A Warm Welcome to our Furry Friends

Year after year, we have enjoyed the participation of our dearest furry friends on race day… We invite all our friendly, leashed furry friends to the Rutgers Big Chill 5K – we can’t wait to meet them again soon!

In Loving Memory

The holidays are the perfect time to reflect and honor the memories of your loved ones. Join us to celebrate love and life with your friends and family!

Friends Who Run Together, Stay Together

Gather your friends and show off your RU holiday swag on race day!

Show us Your Team Spirit.

Are you a part of any Rutgers clubs, teams, or organizations? Please show us your team spirit and join us in high spirits on race day!

Matching Onesies

We’d LIKE to see you join us with your friends… but we’d LOVE to see you wear matching onesies with them, too! Share your matching onesies with us @RURec on race day!

Santa Surprise

Jump into the holiday fun, where you and your friends can dress as Santa and his reindeer to get in the holiday spirit! Holiday treats are welcome at the finish line!

Elves are Watching, and They Tell Santa Everything!

Have you been naughty or nice this year? Santa’s little helpers will be on the lookout throughout the holidays and on race day – be kind, be nice, and have a safe race!

We hope these ideas help you get in the right spirits for this year’s race!

Do you have an idea for a NEW theme for this year’s Big Chill 5K? Surprise us and tag @RURec for a chance to get featured on race day!