Sunday, June 1, 2025
Bergen Community College
Paramus, NJ
Bergen Community College
Paramus, NJ
Sunday, June 1, 2025
Bergen Community College
400 Paramus Rd
Paramus, NJ 07652
Event Day Check-In and Schedule
Community Festival
Age Restrictions
Bike Rentals
Important Ride Information
Cycling Rules of the Road
What to Bring
Driving and Parking Directions
Bike and Run Routes
**Times are subject to change for the 2025 event. Please check back as the event dates gets closer for up-to-date information.**
All attendees must check in at registration, including volunteers, participants, and spectators. Check in starts at 8:30am, the opening ceremony begins at 9:45am, and rides will begin departing at 10:00am. GTD is a rain or shine event!
15 Mile Ride
Check-In: 8:30 – 9:30am
Opening Ceremony: 9:45am
Departure: 10:00am (estimated)
10 Mile Ride
Check-In: 8:30 – 9:30am
Opening Ceremony: 9:45am
Departure: 10:05am (estimated)
3 Mile Ride
Check-In: 8:30 – 9:30am
Opening Ceremony: 9:45am
Departure: 10:10am (estimated)
5k Fun Run/Walk (Walking)
Check-In: 8:30 – 9:30am
Opening Ceremony: 9:45am
Departure: 10:30am (estimated)
5k Fun Run/Walk (Running)
Check-In: 8:30 – 9:30am
Opening Ceremony: 9:45am
Departure: 10:35am (estimated)
Entry to the Festival is included for registered participants of the bike and fun run events. Family members and friends who would like to attend the festival, but are not registered to participate in the bike or fun run events, can pay a $20 entry fee at the door. Fee will also include lunch.
Bike Ride Age Restrictions
• Participants under the age of 17 must participate with a parent or guardian on all routes.
** Bike carriers are only permitted for children between the ages of 2 and 5 years old. **
5K Fun Run/Walk Age Restrictions
•Participants under the age of 17 must participate with a parent or guardian.
*Strollers welcome*
The Go the Distance team is proud to be working with Unlimited Biking to give GTD riders the opportunity to rent a bike for use on June 1st. Participants are responsible for coordinating their own bike rentals. We encourage you to reserve a bike in advance. All information can be found on Unlimited Biking's Go the Distance for Autism rental page.
The SAG and Event Contact # is 984-260-8589. You can call or text but please be patient as it may take the vehicle a little time to get to your location. In the case of a serious injury or emergency, please dial 911 first. We do recommend you carry your cell phone with you in case of emergency or if you need of SAG support. If you must use your cell phone, we ask that you stop safely on the side of the road to do so.
Ride safe - You must wear a helmet secured to your chin at all times.
Follow the law - Your safety and the safety of others depend on you. You have the same rights and duties as drivers. Obey traffic signals and stop signs. Ride with traffic; use the rightmost lane headed in the direction you are going. Use the designated bike lanes where possible.
Be predictable - Make your intentions clear to motorists and other road users. Ride in a straight line and don’t swerve between parked cars. Signal turns and check behind you well before turning or changing lanes.
Be conspicuous - Ride where drivers can see you; wear bright clothing. Use a front and/or rear blinking lite. It’s the law. Make eye contact with drivers. Don’t ride on sidewalks.
Pay attention - For your safety and the safety of your fellow participants we ask that you do not use headphones (including Bluetooth), iPod, selfie sticks, cell phones, or other such devices.
Think ahead - Anticipate what drivers, pedestrians, and other bicyclists will do next. Watch for turning vehicles and ride outside the door zone of parked cars. Look out for debris, potholes, and utility covers. Cross railroad tracks at right angles.
Be considerate - Please do not litter.
Ride ready - Check your tires have sufficient air, brakes are working, chain runs smoothly, and quick release wheel levers are closed. Carry repair and emergency supplies appropriate for your ride.
Via Route 17 from the North
Via Route 17 from the South
**Routes are subject to change for the 2025 event. Please check back as the event dates gets closer for up-to-date information.**
Riders can choose from 3, 10, or 15 mile routes. Please make sure you chose the distance that is appropriate for your skill and fitness level. Mileage is approximate.
The routes are mainly flat with little elevation gain. They travel though the borough of Ho Ho Kus in addition to Ridgewood and Paramus. Suitable for all levels of rider.
View 10 Mile Ride
View 15 Mile Ride
A very family friendly ride that encompasses the residential neighborhood adjacent to Bergen County College Campus.
View 3 Mile Ride
The fun run/walk uses the paths and roadway within the Bergen County College campus. Participants can choose to complete 1 lap (1.1 miles), 2 laps (2.2miles), or 3 laps (approximately 5k/3.3 miles). Note: this is not a certified course.
View 5K Fun Run/Walk 1 mile loop
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